Power Train Related Problems of the 2017 Jeep Cherokee

Table 1 shows 17 common power train related problems of the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (551 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission gear indicator (19 problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2017 Jeep Cherokee

The Power Train problem

Per diagnostics, ptu has been compromised. I was driving on the highway and the car started to shake and make a loud, grinding noise and seemed to be stuck in gear. When I stopped it wouldn't go into park or go into drive.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem

Service shifter message has been appearing and at times, all lights on prnd lighting up. The vehicle transmission may still engage or may not. Recent occurrence on 07/13/2013, vehicle took 20 minutes before transmission engaged. Fortunately, I was parked at work, going home.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Indicator problem

Our service shifter light started coming on periodically at around 20k miles. It has happened no less that 10 times now. This is problematic since it will happen while driving and the powertrain will shift into neutral causing the driver to have to pull over while in traffic.   Read details...


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