2021 Jeep Cherokee problems

Common wear & failures

• PTU (power transfer unit) failure
• 3-4 sec delay between down shifting
• SVC 4WD and 4WD TEMP UNAVAIL warnings

Safety recalls

• Recall 26V290000: Power Train
• Recall 24V516000: Curtain
• Recall 20V657000: Lower Arm

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