Power Train Related Problems of the 2021 Jeep Cherokee

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2021 Jeep Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (58 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission control module (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Jeep Cherokee

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
58
Automatic Transmission Control Module problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2021 Jeep Cherokee

The Power Train problem

Ptu overheated, message is "4wd unavailable" or "reduced functionality". Ptu replaced by Jeep, new ptu has overheated and will not go out of 4wd low unless car is turned off, ptu cools off for 20 minutes, will then go out of 4wd low. Dealer has confirmed the problem.   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...


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