Is it safe to drive with Jeep Cherokee KL 9-Speed Automatic Gearbox Hunting?

Generally safe to drive for short distances, but the fault should be diagnosed and repaired promptly.

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Jeep Cherokee KL 9-Speed Automatic Gearbox Hunting — Jeep Cherokee 2013 | MyCarFault

Jeep Cherokee KL 9-Speed Automatic Gearbox Hunting

Jeep Cherokee 2013 All 948TE ZF

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✅ Safe to Drive

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The ZF 9-speed automatic on Cherokee KL hunts between gears and shifts harshly at low speeds. Multiple software updates have addressed the issue. Confirm all updates applied at a dealer before more expensive investigation.

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