Jeep Cherokee owners have reported 9 problems related to battery (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Jeep Cherokee based on all problems reported for the Cherokee.
Tl the contact owns a 2018 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and the battery power sensor warning light displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 18v524000 (electrical system). The manufacturer and local dealer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
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Tl the contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, it started to roll away unexpectedly. There was no warning before the failure. An onlooker jumped into the vehicle to stop it from moving. The vehicle was taken to darcars orange park Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (7233 blanding blvd, jacksonville, FL 32244) where it was diagnosed that the battery failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 16v529000 (power train), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 51,000. The VIN was not available.
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The contact owns a 1999 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the factory installed amplifier caught fire while driving 75 mph. He had to disconnect the battery to stop the sparks and flames coming from the amp. He also had to cut the wires that were connected to the amp and remove the fuse for the radio. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact feels that this is a safety issue because the amp is positioned underneath the rear passenger seat where the child safety seat is located. The current and failure mileages were 142,000.
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The vehicle ignited after being parked for approximately 2 hours. Fire investigation pinpointed start in the main housing of the electrical, in the firewall.
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While starting vehicle engine would not turn. Service technician stated fuel pump needed to be replaced. Also, battery was drained. Problems had return. The replaced fuel pump failed and had to be repaired under warranty.
Consumer was working under hood with a wrench, it slipped out of his hand, fell onto battery positive connector, and started a shortage which resulted in a fire. Damages were $770. Manufactres has no plans of adding rubber over connector that would eliminate this from happening again.
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Battery replaced.
Complete lost of power in electrical system.
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Battery running low bracket broke in half, no reason for failure.