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U0140 on JEEP CHEROKEE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2014, 2015, 2019

What U0140 Means on Your JEEP CHEROKEE

Real JEEP CHEROKEE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"1st incident- 9/1/15- driving in interstate traffic when w/o warning jeep lost power, immediately slowed as if it dropped gears and went into neutral, "service parking brake" message flashed and said to put in park/turn car off/restart."

— 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE owner • POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES • Filed 09/01/2015

"10nov14 returned the car to the dealer for p56 recall.24nov14 mil turned on while driving w/ 1099 miles. returned car to a dealer in thousand oaks.tech resets mil & erased codes. 4mar15 mil turned-on again w/ 4375 miles on the car."

— 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE owner • POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS • Filed 11/24/2014

"The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Service 4WD" was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to Firestone, where it was diagnosed, and DTC: C14A7-97 was retrieved."

— 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 02/06/2026

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of U0140 on JEEP CHEROKEE

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2014
1
2015
1
2019
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

U0140 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026