So we made our own diagnostic software and designed it to readclear jeep wj crd engine and transmission faults. The traction control light on the dash board will start flashing but the jeep will not move. Jeep still working to improve cherokees 9speed auto. What you need to know about zfs recent 9speed recall learn more from my transmission experts. Fiat 500x transmission software update fiat 500 usa.
It also commonly provides a selectable secondary gear reduction. I just went to the dealership last weekend for them to take a look at the jeep and they preformed software updates, which none. There are software upgrades but they do not fix the problem. Jeep renegade held for software problems, may or may not be. Fca will alert vehicle owners, by mail, throughout the months of june and july 2018. This is due to a software glitch in the automatic transmission control module. Fiat chrysler automobiles is recalling all of its 2014 jeep cherokees with a 3. Jeep will recall nearly 83,000 cherokee suvs for a troublesome transmission that has plagued the vehicle since its debut. New transmission reflash released for 2014 jeep cherokee. Fiat chrysler settles transmission defect class action. Another fix for jeeps troubled 9speed automotive news.
The fiat chrysler transmission defect class action lawsuit is granillo, et al. Chrysler 9speed zf 9hp transmission lawsuit nearly settled. 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 has had continuing trouble with its newfor2014 ninespeed automatic transmission found in the cherokee and other fiat chrysler vehicles. Software to address customer concerns of malfunction. Jeep cherokee recalled for transmission issue consumer. Fiat chrysler ceo sergio marchionne said some new jeep renegade subcompact crossovers are being withheld from dealers because of software problems. Fca and zf issue recall on ninespeed automatic transmission.
Jeep renegade held for software problems, may or may not. Fiat chrysler automobiles, the parent company of jeep, says it is not aware of. The transmission can be found in jeeps, hondas, fiats, and land rovers. Our jeep diagnostic software is very basic and is not comparable with professional diagnostic equipment. The cherokee and renegades 9speed transmission suffers from hard shifts, lurching. Fiat chrysler fca has announced a massive recall of 4. This sixspeed automatic delivers superb performance, offering excellent throttle response.
Chrysler recalls 2014 jeep cherokees for transmission problems. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller orc module to disable certain passive safety. Fiat chrysler recalls nearly 5 million vehicles that could. The 201415 jeep cherokee is among nearly 500,000 fca models with a. He also told me a replacement transmission would make it worse. Malfunction indicator lamps may illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists, due to a software. The transmission has been problematic, as customers of jeep, chrysler, and. Fiatchrysler of north america lets just call em fca wanted to make a. Since fiat chrysler introduced the zf ninespeed automatic transmission to the 2014 jeep cherokee, owners of that model year have continued to report. Approximately 3,000 modelyear 2017 jeep renegade suvs. Jeep last week issued two separate recalls for a pair of its crossover suvs, the jeep renegade and jeep cherokee. The shop manager told me the newest upgrade make the transmission shift from 1st to 3rd, skipping 2nd. Fca and plaintiffs work toward a settlement in jeep cherokee, renegade and chrysler 200 lawsuit. Amc and jeep vehicles have used several different transfer cases in their various models.
In february, fiatchrysler released the third software update for cherokee and chrysler 200 transmissions while replacing approximately a dozen of them per week. Zf has said this is due to software problems, not mechanical issues. There is a 2014 jeep cherokee recall covering over 80000 suvs because a software issue can lead the transmission to unexpectedly shift into. March 2, 2018 a chrysler 9speed zf 9hp transmission lawsuit may. Software to enable the scan tool based transmission quick learn. The zf 9hp is a ninespeed automatic transmission built by zf friedrichshafen ag subsidiary zf transmissions in south carolina. Fiat chrysler recalls nervous ninespeed transmission. Fiat chrysler cars certainly have their share of faults and problems, and some of. It is compact, and can be used in fiats subcompacts as well as. An issue with can cause it to shift into neutral unexpectedly. Fiat chrysler executives say they are straightening out software problems with the automakers ninespeed automatic transmission, but nagging issues persist. Nine things about the jeep cherokees ninespeed transmission. It can handle up to 258 lbft of torque, and weighs under 180 lb including computer and oil. Owners manual learn more about the features of your vehicle with complete and uptodate owners manuals, user guides and howto videos.
Production of the 9hp for fiat and chrysler vehicles began in may 20 at. Fiatchrysler reportedly is holding hundreds of the baby jeeps captive behind a fence due to undisclosed software problems. 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. Jeep cherokee gets software update for problems with the nine. Jeep cherokee gets software update for problems with the ninespeed automatic transmission media gallery. 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 is being used in the new jeep renegade and fiat 500x, which could mean even more upset customers if the problems persist. Fiat 500x transmission software update the fiat 500x features an available zf friedrichshafen ninespeed automatic transmission. One important component that jeep opted not to build itself is the automatic transmission in the newgeneration jeep cherokee compact crossover. 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. Jeep cherokee still suffering from a sixyearold problem carbuzz. Your local mechanics in houston, katy, kingwood, and montgomery tx. 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. 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.
Chrysler recalls 2014 jeep cherokees for transmission. November 2018, the fiat chrysler transmission defect class action settlement is now open. Fiat chrysler fca says the transmission software may shift the transmission into neutral if the clutch gets stuck in the. 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. Fiat chrysler is hoping an upcoming software update will stem the tide of consumer complaints surrounding its ninespeed automatic transmission. Fiat chrysler agrees to settlement, but eligibility requirements are stiff. 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. 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. Now the automaker is offering a solution by way of software updates. Fiats c635 dual clutch transmission was unveiled in 2010, with front wheel drive, all wheel drive, and manual versions. Woes mount for 9speed automatic transmission, latest recall covers.
Automakers all use outsourced parts, and jeep is no different from its peers in that regard. Fiat chrysler tweaks ninespeed auto transmission software. A number of fiat 500x and jeep renegades that were being held back are now in their way to dealers. Its used in frontwheel and allwheel drive vehicles and is supposed to help improve gas mileage. 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. Owners of 201415 jeep cherokees and 2014 chrysler 200s should soon be able to get software.
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. 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. If youre the owner of a 2014 jeep cherokee then youre probably quite familiar. Since fiat chrysler introduced the zf ninespeed automatic transmission to the 2014 jeep cherokee, owners of that model year have continued. Jeep renegade and cherokee recalled for fuel pressure. 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. Jeep cherokee recalled for transmission issue consumer reports. 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. Fca has since issued 11 software upgrades but problems remain. Problems every fiatchrysler car has and drivers shouldnt ignore. Fiat chrysler agrees to classaction settlement, but transmission. In many cases, the transmission software was updated, but many. Once notifications are received, any authorized chrysler, jeep, dodge or ram dealer can repair affected vehicles, free of charge. The 201415 jeep cherokee is among nearly 500,000 fca models with a zfsupplied ninespeed automatic.
Jeeps, fiats held for software issue released to dealers. 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. Another recall in 2018 focused on some jeep wranglers that were. Software is currently available to fix vehicles affected by these safety recalls. Alfaobd is a software for the diagnostics of the vehicles produced by fiat chrysler automobiles fca group. Chrysler fca us llc is recalling certain 2019 jeep renegade and fiat 500x vehicles. Woes mount for 9speed automatic transmission, latest. The zf 9hp is a ninespeed automatic transmission built by zf friedrichshafen ag subsidiary. Zf 9speed automatic problems mount, chrysler releases. Fiat chrysler agrees to classaction settlement, but. What you need to know about zfs recent 9speed recall. P0702 elm327 based jeep grand cherokee obd diagnostic. To fix the problem, the company promised to replace the wire harness and to update the software. The zf ninespeed automatic transmission had multiple problems from the getgo.
Fiat alfa romeo lancia cars produced in 19942017, and chrysler dodge ram jeep cars of model years 20052017 are supported. The transfer case is an auxiliary transmission that connects the front and rear axles. Jeep cherokee gets software update for problems with the. Eventually, the automaker says the transmission will be. They commissioned zf friedrichshafen group lets just call em zf to build the first 9speed automatic transmission for a consumer vehicle. Fiat chrysler experiences early problems with zf 9hp transmission.
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