Power Train Related Problems of the 2021 Jeep Cherokee

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2021 Jeep Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (79 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transfer case (four problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Jeep Cherokee


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2021 Jeep Cherokee

The Power Train problem

Drive train control module & actuator replaced at less than 75,000 miles   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

I am writing to express my serious concerns regarding a recent ptu failure associated with a recall on my Jeep vehicle. This issue nearly cost me my life when the vehicle abruptly stopped in the middle of a highway. Unfortunately, Jeep has refused to cover rental expenses related to this incident.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

2/14/23 dash flashes “put car in park”; battery symbol illuminates, gear shift ‘d’ lit up. Coasted to the shoulder, put car in park, engine was not running. I hit the “start” button. The engine starts up, I put it into drive, and pull onto the road.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Jeep Cherokee model year vehicles:



Cherokee Service Bulletins
Cherokee Safety Recalls
Cherokee Defect Investigations