Jeep Cherokee Ptu Recall Hits 61,711 U.S. SUVs
Jeep's jeep cherokee ptu recall covers 61,711 SUVs in the U.S. from model years 2019 through 2023 after the automaker said a faulty power transfer unit can cause sudden loss of power or, if the vehicle is parked, a rollaway.
The affected Cherokees were built between December 12, 2018, and February 24, 2023. Owners may notice strange noises or vibrations before the PTU fails, and some may see a dashboard message telling them to service the 4WD system.
Jeep Cherokee model years
The recall reaches vehicles built over more than four years, which means it spans multiple model years rather than a narrow production run. Jeep said the two-speed power transfer unit may suffer an internal failure, creating an unexpected and unrecoverable loss of power.
If that failure happens while the Jeep is stationary and in PARK, the vehicle may begin to roll away. That gives owners a concrete sign to watch for now: noises, vibrations, or a service message tied to the 4WD system.
Jeep PTU records
Across all markets, including Canada, the automaker said it has received 387 warranty claims, five field reports, and 16 other service records tied to the defect. Jeep also said it is aware of one accident and one injury that may be linked to the problem.
This is not the Cherokee's first PTU-related recall. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a safety campaign in mid-2020 for 2014- to 2017-model-year Cherokees, then another recall followed in March 2023 for 2016 and 2017 Jeep Cherokees after an investigation showed PTU splines failing.
Owners of Jeep Cherokees
In January 2025, 2017 through 2019 Cherokees were recalled for improperly seated snap rings in the PTU, adding another fix for the same component. For owners of the newly recalled SUVs, the practical step is to check whether a vehicle falls within the 2019 through 2023 model years and the December 12, 2018, to February 24, 2023 build window.
That older recall history narrows the issue to one part rather than the entire vehicle, but it also shows how often this component has come back into the spotlight. For drivers of the 61,711 affected Jeeps, the immediate concern is the PTU itself and the warning signs that can appear before it fails.
