2021 Jeep Cherokee drivetrain & axles problems
104 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee, which is 42% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 104 42% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 67,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle's wheels locked up. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and whiplash and pain. The service 4WD warning light was illuminated after the failure. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V290000 (Power Train). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the failure was caused by a catastrophic PTU failure.
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the “4WD Service” warning light illuminated, and while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the power transfer unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee
- Engine 29 complaints
- Electrical system 23 complaints