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New Jeep Cherokee’s Electric Doors Could Leave You Stuck

The Door Handle DilemmaAutomakers cannot seem to leave simple mechanisms alone, often turning them into more complicated systems in the name of innovation, or whatever one chooses to call it. The 2026 Jeep Cherokee is a case in point, with its electronic door “handles,” which could pose safety risks if the vehicle’s battery dies.According to Carscoops, however, Stellantis is on top of things and has laid out backup measures in case such an unfortunate situation occurs. Jeep interior design chief Ryan Nagode said each door is equipped with a small capacitor that can provide at least 2 or 3 unlock cycles. That is not much, but it could prove crucial, especially in the event of an accident. After all, similar door designs have already been the subject of lawsuits after passenger …


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Author: Rex Sanchez

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