Jeep will recall nearly 83,000 cherokee suvs for a troublesome transmission that has plagued the vehicle since its debut. Fiat chrysler is hoping an upcoming software update will stem the tide of consumer complaints surrounding its ninespeed automatic transmission. He also told me a replacement transmission would make it worse. This sixspeed automatic delivers superb performance, offering excellent throttle response. The transmission has been problematic, as customers of jeep, chrysler, and acura models equipped with the transmission have experienced problems in their vehicles regarding slow shifting and noisy operation. Alfaobd is a software for the diagnostics of the vehicles produced by fiat chrysler automobiles fca group. Jeep still working to improve cherokees 9speed auto. The fiat chrysler transmission defect class action lawsuit is granillo, et al. Fiat chrysler automobiles, the parent company of jeep, says it is not aware of. Jeep cherokee gets software update for problems with the. Since fiat chrysler introduced the zf ninespeed automatic transmission to the 2014 jeep cherokee, owners of that model year have continued to report. Fca will alert vehicle owners, by mail, throughout the months of june and july 2018. The shop manager told me the newest upgrade make the transmission shift from 1st to 3rd, skipping 2nd.
The traction control light on the dash board will start flashing but the jeep will not move. There is a 2014 jeep cherokee recall covering over 80,000 suvs because a software issue can lead the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral, reducing power. Software to enable the scan tool based transmission quick learn. Fiat chrysler automobiles is recalling all of its 2014 jeep cherokees with a 3. In many cases, the transmission software was updated, but many. They commissioned zf friedrichshafen group lets just call em zf to build the first 9speed automatic transmission for a consumer vehicle. Car and driver reported in may 2014 that chrysler actually delayed the launch of the 2014 jeep cherokee by several weeks to make lastminute. Jeep renegade held for software problems, may or may not. Zf has said this is due to software problems, not mechanical issues. Chrysler fca us llc is recalling certain 2019 jeep renegade and fiat 500x vehicles. Now the automaker is offering a solution by way of software updates. Fiat 500x transmission software update fiat 500 usa.
There is a 2014 jeep cherokee recall covering over 80000 suvs because a software issue can lead the transmission to unexpectedly shift into. One important component that jeep opted not to build itself is the automatic transmission in the newgeneration jeep cherokee compact crossover. New transmission reflash released for 2014 jeep cherokee. The zf 9hp is a ninespeed automatic transmission built by zf friedrichshafen ag subsidiary zf transmissions in south carolina. To fix the problem, the company promised to replace the wire harness and to update the software. Fiatchrysler of north america lets just call em fca wanted to make a splash when bringing back the 5th generation cherokee after a decadelong hiatus. Fiatchrysler of north america lets just call em fca wanted to make a. So we made our own diagnostic software and designed it to readclear jeep wj crd engine and transmission faults. Jeep has had continuing trouble with its newfor2014, ninespeed automatic transmission found in the cherokee and other fiat chrysler vehicles including the 2015 chrysler 200 sedan. Owners of 201415 jeep cherokees and 2014 chrysler 200s should soon be able to get software.
Chrysler 9speed zf 9hp transmission lawsuit nearly settled. Zf 9speed automatic problems mount, chrysler releases. It is compact, and can be used in fiats subcompacts as well as. The transmission is being used in the new jeep renegade and fiat 500x, which could mean even more upset customers if the problems persist. Fiat chrysler experiences early problems with zf 9hp transmission. Approximately 3,000 modelyear 2017 jeep renegade suvs. Fiat chrysler cars certainly have their share of faults and problems, and some of. Chrysler recalls 2014 jeep cherokees for transmission problems. If youre the owner of a 2014 jeep cherokee then youre probably quite familiar. Owners manual learn more about the features of your vehicle with complete and uptodate owners manuals, user guides and howto videos. Another recall in 2018 focused on some jeep wranglers that were.
Fiat 500x transmission software update the fiat 500x features an available zf friedrichshafen ninespeed automatic transmission. The transfer case is an auxiliary transmission that connects the front and rear axles. Software to address customer concerns of malfunction. The 201415 jeep cherokee is among nearly 500,000 fca models with a zfsupplied ninespeed automatic. Designated the 948te, the sophisticated transmission boasts excellent startup acceleration and an outstanding up to 16 % improvement in highway fuel efficient compared to a conventional 6speed automatic transmission. Problems every fiatchrysler car has and drivers shouldnt ignore. Learn about the latest jeep recall news and safety notices at kelley blue book and get info on what to do next if your jeep vehicle has been recalled. In february, fiatchrysler released the third software update for cherokee and chrysler 200 transmissions while replacing approximately a dozen of them per week. Theres a settlement on the horizon for 9speed transmission problems, it just needs the judges final thumbs up the fiat chrysler fca us 9speed transmission classaction includes all consumers who purchased or leased a new 20142015 jeep cherokee, 2015 jeep renegade, 2015 chrysler 200 or. Malfunction indicator lamps may illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists, due to a software. An issue with can cause it to shift into neutral unexpectedly.
November 2018, the fiat chrysler transmission defect class action settlement is now open. Fiats c635 dual clutch transmission was unveiled in 2010, with front wheel drive, all wheel drive, and manual versions. Fca has since issued 11 software upgrades but problems remain. The zf ninespeed automatic transmission had multiple problems from the getgo. Fiat chrysler recalls nervous ninespeed transmission. Fiat chrysler executives say they are straightening out software problems with the automakers ninespeed automatic transmission, but nagging issues persist. Fiatchrysler reportedly is holding hundreds of the baby jeeps captive behind a fence due to undisclosed software problems. It also commonly provides a selectable secondary gear reduction.
It can handle up to 258 lbft of torque, and weighs under 180 lb including computer and oil. Fiat chrysler settles transmission defect class action. The cherokee and renegades 9speed transmission suffers from hard shifts, lurching. Eventually, the automaker says the transmission will be. The transmission has been problematic, as customers of jeep, chrysler, and. Woes mount for 9speed automatic transmission, latest recall covers. A number of fiat 500x and jeep renegades that were being held back are now in their way to dealers. Production of the 9hp for fiat and chrysler vehicles began in may 20 at.
Fiat chrysler tweaks ninespeed auto transmission software. Another fix for jeeps troubled 9speed automotive news. Jeep last week issued two separate recalls for a pair of its crossover suvs, the jeep renegade and jeep cherokee. Fiat alfa romeo lancia cars produced in 19942017, and chrysler dodge ram jeep cars of model years 20052017 are supported. Jeep cherokee recalled for transmission issue consumer. Fiat chrysler recalls nearly 5 million vehicles that could. Included in this recall were the 2015 chrysler 200, 2015 ram promaster city, 2015 jeep renegade, and the 2015 jeep cherokee, as well as certain 2014 jeep cherokees. What you need to know about zfs recent 9speed recall learn more from my transmission experts. The zf 9hp is a ninespeed automatic transmission built by zf friedrichshafen ag subsidiary. Learn about the latest fiat recall news and safety notices at kelley blue book and get info on what to do next if your fiat vehicle has been recalled. The transmission can be found in jeeps, hondas, fiats, and land rovers. Jeep cherokee gets software update for problems with the ninespeed automatic transmission media gallery. Chrysler is recalling 19,500 2014 fiat 500l cars to upgrade the transmission software after reports that the automatic transmission would not shift readily out of park. A recent report from automotive news said fiatchrysler would be updating software for the transversemounted 9hp gearbox on 20142015 jeep cherokees and fourcylinder 2015 chrysler 200s.
Your local mechanics in houston, katy, kingwood, and montgomery tx. There are software upgrades but they do not fix the problem. Jeep cherokee still suffering from a sixyearold problem carbuzz. Its used in frontwheel and allwheel drive vehicles and is supposed to help improve gas mileage. Fiat chrysler ceo sergio marchionne said some new jeep renegade subcompact crossovers are being withheld from dealers because of software problems. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller orc module to disable certain passive safety. Fiat chrysler agrees to classaction settlement, but. Chrysler recalls 2014 jeep cherokees for transmission.
Once notifications are received, any authorized chrysler, jeep, dodge or ram dealer can repair affected vehicles, free of charge. Fca and zf issue recall on ninespeed automatic transmission. I just went to the dealership last weekend for them to take a look at the jeep and they preformed software updates, which none. The jeep cherokee is one of the only suvs to use such a transmission and to cram nine gears in the limited space of a frontwheeldrive transmission, it uses a unique. Recall notices will be sent to around a half million owners of 20142015 jeep cherokee and 2015 chrysler 200, jeep renegade and ram promaster vehicles equipped with the affected gearbox. Fca and plaintiffs work toward a settlement in jeep cherokee, renegade and chrysler 200 lawsuit. P0702 elm327 based jeep grand cherokee obd diagnostic. Automakers all use outsourced parts, and jeep is no different from its peers in that regard. Amc and jeep vehicles have used several different transfer cases in their various models. Software is currently available to fix vehicles affected by these safety recalls. Fiat chrysler fca says the transmission software may shift the transmission into neutral if the clutch gets stuck in the.
Jeep cherokee recalled for transmission issue consumer reports. Nine things about the jeep cherokees ninespeed transmission. Jeep renegade and cherokee recalled for fuel pressure. March 2, 2018 a chrysler 9speed zf 9hp transmission lawsuit may. Since fiat chrysler introduced the zf ninespeed automatic transmission to the 2014 jeep cherokee, owners of that model year have continued. Fiat chrysler agrees to classaction settlement, but transmission. This is due to a software glitch in the automatic transmission control module. Jeep renegade held for software problems, may or may not be. Fiat chrysler agrees to settlement, but eligibility requirements are stiff. Jeep cherokee gets software update for problems with the nine. Our goal is to help the car owner to quickly view and erase fault codes without the need to run to workshop and pay money for it.
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