The power transfer unit (PTU) in your Jeep Cherokee is a crucial part that helps transfer power from your engine to your wheels. In some 2019-2023 models, this unit may fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the PTU fails, you could lose power to your wheels, which could cause your vehicle to roll away or stall, increasing the risk of a crash or serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will perform the repair as soon as the final solution is available. In the meantime, you'll receive a safety notice explaining the issue and what to expect. You can also contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.
Risk if Unfixed
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.
Your Jeep Cherokee's steering rack gear might break, which could cause a problem with steering control.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering rack gear breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will fix your vehicle for free by replacing the steering gear. A dealership will contact you to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.
Your Jeep Cherokee's automatic transmission calibration might not be set correctly, which can cause it to stall.
Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission stalls, you could be more likely to be in a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will update the transmission controller with a new calibration at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler(FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Improper transmission calibration may result in a stall.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the transmission controller with a new calibration, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA9.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear brake caliper pistons may have a coating issue that could reduce the effectiveness of your rear brakes.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you could experience reduced braking performance, which increases the risk of being in a crash.
Free Fix
You'll get a free brake system bleed at the dealership to ensure your brakes are working properly and safely.
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
Your vehicle's transmission may have a faulty weld that could cause it to stop transmitting power to the wheels,
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your vehicle could stop moving suddenly, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will replace your transmission free of charge, and you'll be notified when the repair is available in September 2018.
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit engine power to the wheels.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U85.
Your vehicle's engine may have a problem with valve stem keepers and camshaft caps that could damage the engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If these parts fail, your engine could stall, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will inspect and repair or replace the engine components for free, and they'll notify you when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The engines in these vehicles may be missing valve stem keepers, which can allow the valve to drop into the engine cylinder causing engine damage. These engines may also have a reversed camshaft cap that can damage the camshaft bearing causing camshaft failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair or replace the affected engine components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U52.
Your Jeep Cherokee's air bag sensors might not work properly, which can lead to problems in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is in a crash, the air bags might not deploy correctly, which could increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Chrysler will fix your vehicle for free by replacing the sensors. They will contact you to schedule the repair, and you can also call them at 1-800-853-1403 with the recall number V63.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The impact and acceleration sensors may fail and reduce the air bag system's ability to properly detect certain crash events.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, the inability to properly detect a crash may result in improper air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected sensors, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V63.
Your 2019 Jeep Cherokee's instrument cluster, which is the control panel with warning lights and gauges, may not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the instrument cluster fails, you might not get important warnings and information about your vehicle, which could increase the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument cluster for free, and you'll be notified by Chrysler - just call 1-800-853-1403 if you have any questions.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail resulting in a lack of
activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without the activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges to provide vehicle information to the driver, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UC4.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Your Jeep Cherokee's front passenger seat mounting bolts might be loose, and that's a safety concern.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, the seat could move and increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
You can get this fixed for free at the dealership, where they'll simply tighten the mounting bolts to keep you safe.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The front passenger seat mounting bolts may be loose.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, the seat may move, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will tighten the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V31.
