19,000 Jeep Cherokee Units Built, None Delivered

by TTAC Staff

Published: October 16th, 2013

19 000 jeep cherokee units built none delivered

Jeep Cherokee units keep piling up at the Toledo, Ohio factory, as Chrysler attempts to iron out production issues, but according to Yahoo Autos, none have been delivered yet.

Yahoo’s Justin Hyde reports nine units are in transit, with Chrysler’s own data showing 18,849 units built so far. The Cherokee’s issues seem to center around the long awaited 9-speed automatic transmission and its accompanying software. The 9-speed gearbox was one of the main issues that TTAC found in its test drive of the Cherokee, though we also praised Chrysler’s decision to hold off on the launch of the car until everything has been ironed out.

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SC5door on Oct 16, 2013

" The LH drivetrain and its needs were certainly unique but transverse I4 in the cloud cars was pretty standard fare at the time" The JA cars used the A604 which required the use of ATF+3, and later ATF+4. Sure the layout differed from the LH, but the transmission still required the correct fluid for proper operation due to the overall design of the unit.

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- 28-Cars-Later on Oct 16, 2013
  
  Thanks for the info, I wasn't aware the two designs shared a transmission.
  
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- Cirruslydakota on Oct 16, 2013
  
  @28-Cars-Later These were the first fully electronic transmissions using learning shift logic and a computer controlled solenoid pack. The 45/545rfe was the first fully electronic rwd transmission making its appearance in the 1999 WJ Grand Cherokee. The 41te/42te are exactly the same except the 42 has a higher torque rating hence the second number "2". For example the 68rfe has 6 forward gears, a torque rating of 8, Rear wheel drive and Fully Electronic.
  
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- Golden2husky on Oct 16, 2013
  
  @Cirruslydakota I thought I read in Motor Age (A service publication that I managed to snag a subscription to) that the A604 was the basis for all modern electronic learning shift logic transmissions that is still used today. Too bad the dipstick had the wrong fluid markings and a little more beta testing was not done first before releasing it onto the market.
  
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- Cirruslydakota on Oct 16, 2013
  
  @golden2husky Correct, it beat ford to market by a number of years. Atf+ was developed due to dextron/mercons incompatibility with the solenoid pack. Since then its been upgraded to finally +4 which is a full synthetic fluid and has since been recommended in any transmission requiring atf. Correctly maintained the A604/41te is very reliable and still lives on as the 62te in the minivans and the new promaster if I'm not mistaken.
  
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Timothy on Oct 16, 2013

Not a comment regarding the transmission, but about the styling. I was down at the State Fair of Texas on Monday and they had a few halls full of new car models. They had both the Trailhawk model and a Limited on display and I have to say, they look pretty good in person. The trailhawk certainly looks a lot more "macho" than any other cute-ute out there and the limited certainly has a style edge over any of it's competition IMHO. The interior is also nicely done, controls at easy reach, tastefully appointed and comfortable for my 6'2", 195lb frame. More importantly for Chrysler, a family member who has owned a bunch of Jeeps going back to the original Cherokee was very excited about the new offering and was enthusiastic about the styling both inside and out.

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Dolorean on Oct 16, 2013

Question again. Is there a possibility of the Fiatsler 3.0L CRD in this beastie for the NA market?

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INeon on Oct 16, 2013

Marchionne is depressing the value of Chrysler Group's last remaining asset to complete the takeover at a more palatable price.

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- 28-Cars-Later on Oct 16, 2013
  
  Very interesting theory.
  
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