2019 JEEP CHEROKEE Complaints

My 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus is currently inoperable due to a failed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). The local authorized Jeep dealership confirmed that the PTU has failed and that the replacement part is no longer being manufactured or available anywhere in the U.S. This is a well known defect for this type of vehicle. The dealership informed me that there is no repair option at this time and that there is no timeline for when my vehicle may eventually be added to the recall batch list. Stellantis Customer Care has acknowledged the problem but denied my request for a buyback, citing vehicle mileage and age, even though the defect renders the car unsafe and undrivable. The PTU failure can cause a sudden and total loss of power to the wheels while driving, which poses a significant safety risk to the driver and others on the road. Before the complete failure, I noticed grinding noises, steering wheel jerking during acceleration, and the vehicle would not shift gears. The failure was confirmed by the dealer, and the vehicle remains at their facility. I am requesting that Jeep or Stellantis provide a dealer-assisted trade credit (trade assist or goodwill adjustment) to help me transition into a functional vehicle. I continue to make loan payments on a vehicle that cannot be driven or repaired through no fault of my own. This situation leaves me stranded with a financed vehicle that is unsafe, unrepairable, and unsupported by the manufacturer.

PTU (Power Transfer Unit) failure has been diagnosed by the dealership on 10/4/2025 my make model and year fall under the existing recall but my vin is not covered. I’ve brought the issue up with the manufacturer and they’ve stated nothing can be done. I’m experiencing a "Service 4WD" warning light and occasionally loud noises, and vibrations while driving with occasional temporary loss of power.

1. The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) failed, which also caused damage to the transmission and rear drive system. The PTU is part of Recall 25V-011 / Jeep Campaign 01C. The failed components and all related service documentation are available for inspection upon request from Boone Jeep (July 8, 2025) and Randy Marion Jeep (September 10, 2025). No, PTU part was available. 2. While driving on the highway, the vehicle suddenly jerked hard, lost all power, and became inoperable, putting me and other motorists at immediate risk of collision. The vehicle also would not go into Park, creating a rollaway hazard once stopped. These incidents occurred with my grandchildren in the vehicle, making it a severe safety concern. Despite confirming the PTU recall diagnosis, Jeep returned the vehicle to me with no repair available or timeline for a fix, forcing me to continue driving an unsafe vehicle. 3. Yes. Boone Jeep confirmed the PTU failure on July 8, 2025, after diagnosing major jerking, grinding, and loss of power. Later, Randy Marion Jeep also confirmed on September 10, 2025, that the PTU had failed again and that the rear drive and transmission were also damaged due to the same issue. The September 10th one was after I had the transmission replaced. 4. Yes. The vehicle has been inspected by two authorized Jeep dealerships (Boone Jeep and Randy Marion Jeep), acting as manufacturer representatives. Both confirmed the PTU failure and associated damage. No police or insurance inspections have been conducted. 5. Yes, warning light Service 4WD first appeared around springtime this year. This PTU defect has now caused multiple drivetrain failures, including the transmission and rear drive, and continues to pose a serious safety risk. The vehicle remains unsafe to drive, and Jeep has no available remedy for Recall 25V-011 / 01C. Immediate manufacturer action is needed to provide a repair or reimbursement.

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 80 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to safely pull over to the side of the road and restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000 (Power Train) and referred the contact to a dealer for further assistance. The contact also verified through Carfax that the vehicle was included in the recall; however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,693. The VIN was not available.

In March 2025 I experience shaking while driving every time I stopped. Took to Dearlership and Power Transfer Unit was replaced. Now September 2025, I experience shaking while accelerating. No clear answer on what is causing this.

There is a safety recall on this year and model for software reprograming of transmission controller where the vehicles shuts off in traffic causing a stop and restart. This VIN does not make the recall but has the exact problem described.

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the 4WD warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact noticed an abnormally loud sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a transfer case failure. The contact was informed that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the vehicle was taken to a second independent mechanic which was a Jeep dealer mechanic, for a second opinion. The second independent mechanic confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,500.

Driving from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, then To DC, then VA, power steering service show up and caused my jeep hard to turning. Completely unexpected. I just got them 2 month ago.

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning the steering wheel, there was an abnormal cranking and grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who related the failure to the power transfer unit(PTU). The contact was then informed about NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000 (Power Train) and provided paperwork. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the “Service FWD” warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that there were chunks of metal floating in the FWD system, and the PTU needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because parts were on back order. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.