NHTSA Complaint #11716970 — 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11716970
Vehicle	2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	February 10, 2026
Date Filed	February 10, 2026
Mileage	151,755 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the transmission remained stuck in first gear. The contact shifted to neutral(N) and shifted back to drive(D), and the vehicle responded as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 151,755.

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