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 (65 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


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2021 Jeep Cherokee

The Power Train problem

Service 4wd light came on. Driver side clinking noise came from tire area. Took my Jeep to the dealership in which they diagnosed the problem as a ptu (power train unit) failure. The part is on 2 months back order   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...

The Transfer Case problem

My vehicle is currently experiencing active, dangerous symptoms related to the open fca/stellantis power transfer unit (ptu) safety recall (recall campaign 40d / NHTSA campaign 23v-407). The vehicle is experiencing severe drivability issues related to this defective part, including vibrations and   Read details...


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