2014–2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Monostable shifter rollaway after shifting to Park
Likely causes, ranked
- Monostable shifter leaves the driver unsure it's in Park (software recall adds Auto Park)$0–$0Shop
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Symptom: The driver shifts to what they think is Park, gets out, and the vehicle rolls. The lever springs back to center after every shift, so it's easy to leave it in Neutral or Reverse by mistake.
Likely causes
- Shifter design. The fix (recall 16V240, FCA S27) is software only. Jeep Garage members confirm the lever isn't replaced. The update adds Auto Park, which shifts into Park if the driver's door opens while the engine is running and the vehicle isn't in Park. The repair takes about 2.3 hours.
Cost
Free under the recall.
DIY or shop?
Dealer only.
Useful steps
- Check your VIN and get recall S27/16V240 done.
- Always check that the dash shows "P", and set the parking brake.
- Learn how Auto Park behaves after the update.
Vehicle focus: 2014–2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Safety / mechanic note
A rolling vehicle can seriously injure people. Use the parking brake every time, and verify with the dealer that the recall was done.
Recalls & service bulletins
Recalls
- 16V240000 2014–2015 Grand Cherokee (and some Charger/300) with the monostable shifter may not warn the driver enough when the door opens and the vehicle isn't in Park; rollaway risk. Details
NHTSA complaints: 350 keyword-matched complaints for Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2015 (of 3,744 total complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-15).
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