Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Jeep Cherokee has 67 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 2 powertrain-related recalls.
67
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated June 25, 2026
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing tr...
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POWER TRAIN
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My vehicle is currently experiencing active, dangerous symptoms related to the open FCA/Stellantis P... |
| May 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Service 4wd light came on. Driver side clinking noise came from tire area. Took my jeep to the deale... |
| May 20, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, t... |
| May 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Warning came up saying”4wd system unavailable service required” |
| May 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Nothing has happened yet. What is the timeline to correct this issue. The loss of power, and other... |
| May 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My 4WD warning light keeps coming on. Took to the dealer and they are telling me it’s my PTU. |
| Apr 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | PTU overheated, message is "4WD unavailable" or "reduced functionality". PTU replaced by Jeep, new P... |
| Apr 19, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,BACK OVER PREVENTION | My 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk is currently immobile due to an active safety recall involving vehic... |
| Apr 11, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Cherokee. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle abruptly l... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I've had my 2021 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4X4 since July 2023 with zero issues until my service 4WD lig... |
| Apr 4, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My husband was driving the vehicle at approximately 70 MPH on I-75, the vehicle slipped out of drive... |
| Feb 28, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The 948TE 9-speed automatic transmission failed at approximately 75,000 miles on my 2021 Jeep Cherok... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle started randomly displaying service, four-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive unavailable. Even... |
| Jan 24, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | the light came on that says cannot move vehicle, it just stopped. The Power Transfer Unit went out--... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | PTU Failure. Known issue. 2017-2019 recalled but the part is still and issue and can lock up transmi... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I took my vehicle to dealer shortly after purchase due to jerking forward during stops. A software u... |
| Nov 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I was driving on the interstate at approximately 70 mph when I attempted to accelerate to pass anoth... |
| Nov 19, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH on the highway, ... |
| Oct 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | While driving on the highway a message popped up that the 4 wheel drive system was unavailable. Th... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The vehicle was sold by DriveTime (Highland, Indiana) on August 29, 2025, with a known safety recall... |