Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Jeep Cherokee has 55 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
55
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The 948TE 9-speed automatic transmission failed at approximately 75,000 miles on my 2021 Jeep Cherok... |
| 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... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | PTU failure |
| Sep 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The car is reporting service 4WD, they are saying the PTU is bad. Took it into the dealership today. |
| Aug 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The service 4wd light is on. The dealership said it is a PTU problem. They want $2500 for a new PTU ... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Our Jeep has had multiple accounts of shifting hard, hesitation while shifting, making a hard sound ... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Incident occur on 25 August, 2025: While driving I experienced a violent jerk and sudden loss of po... |
| Aug 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My vehicle was driving fine and I pulled up to a stop light. When I stepped on gas to drive after t... |
| Aug 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | When taking off out of my driveway the car hesitated to send power from the engine to the wheels res... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have had a service 4wd light on for months. The Power Transfer Case part has been on backorder fro... |
| Jul 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | On May 13th 2025 the 4WD service light came on. We took it to the Dodge Jeep Ram dealership that own... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The check 4wd light on, the PTU needs replaced |
| Jun 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The power transfer unit failed and lost power lots of grinding noises and could even roll when in pa... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Driving a 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk on the interstate with cruise control engaged. All of a sudd... |