Power Train Problems of Jeep Cherokee

Jeep Cherokee owners have reported 4,762 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 40 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (3,658 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission control module (151 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Jeep Cherokee


Recently reported Power Train problems of Jeep Cherokee

The Power Train problem

73000 miles. 2014 Jeep. Mechanic reported ptu problem. VIN is not on list of recall. Car "service 4wheel" dashboard light is on. Auto vibrates when driven.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Pcm was replaced and a code came up that the ptu failed. Ptu part is on national backorder. Would like this VIN# put on recall so Jeep will cover rental car expenses   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

For the past three weeks the car has been showing transmission problems but until recently the transmission remained in neutral and filed to shift to another gear. It makes a loud clang sound when shifting gears and automatically shuts down after.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee latitude. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed as a power transfer unit failure.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

The vehicle was park but runnning, without prior warning the vehicle jumped out of gear and went into the river. The dealership is aware of the problem. Nlm   Read details...




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