2019 Jeep Cherokee: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number 26V290000 (Power Train). The 4WD service light was illuminated while driving 45 MPH. There was a dinging sound coming from the vehicle. There was a clunking and grinding sound while driving during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the failure was confirmed, but the part to repair the vehicle was on back order. The manufacturer was contacted and declined to provide a loaner vehicle. The contact continued driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Filed Oct 16, 2026 · OH

Stellantis’s recall number 40D relating to the failure of the PTU in the Jeep Cherokee’s is not listing all vin numbers. My vin number is not on the recall but my 2019 is doing exactly what the recall is for. My service 4wd light is on and the makes a horrible grinding noise.

Filed Oct 4, 2026 · Transmission · NE

My 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk has developed a severe internal defect in the two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU), putting me at imminent risk of the exact safety hazard—unexpected loss of drive power—detailed in the federal safety agency Recall 26V‑290 (FCA Recall 40D). ​On 09/09/2026, Woodhouse Bellevue Jeep officially diagnosed the failure under Repair Order 185030843/2. The dealership's technician explicitly documented that the PTU "has internal damage causing gears to grind and making noise when vehicle is moving". ​Despite official documentation from their own dealership confirming the internal failure, FCA US Corporate Customer Care (Case #98142458) refused to honor the recall. They denied the repair by claiming my failure was not the "specific" type of internal damage covered. By waiting for the grinding gears to completely shatter before acknowledging the recall, FCA is using bad-faith technicalities to dodge a federal safety mandate. They are intentionally forcing me to drive a defective vehicle until it catastrophically loses drive power on the road. I am requesting the federal safety agency investigate FCA’s handling of Recall 40D and force retroactive reimbursement for my necessary out-of-pocket repairs.

Filed Sep 30, 2026 · Transmission · CA

The PTU - received message on dash SVC 4WD - lose of power - grinding noises when speedometer reached 35mph Took to the dealer they confirmed the PTU needed to be replaced immediately but because of demand of this part with other recalls it was back-ordered for at least a month. The SVC 4WD message came on one other time about two years ago but immediately disappeared. Costs out of pocket total $4149.57 for repairs and at this point $2200 in rental car fees

Filed Sep 11, 2026 · Transmission · CO

Car started making a grinding noise with service 4 wheel drive lamp, aware of a recall stopped driving, towed to dealer. Found code C14A7-97 described in the federal safety agency Recall # 26V‑290. Shift motor actuator replaced by dealership. Submission of receipts to FCA with their outrageous response of withholding reimbursement pending a remedy for the recall. Recall issued since May 2026.

Filed Aug 19, 2026 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the rear passenger’s side of the vehicle, with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the message that the “4WD Disabled” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the power transfer unit and rear differential had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2026 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 57 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There was an abnormal burning odor inside the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic or dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not taken a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V290000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Jul 16, 2026 · Transmission · MO

Has been in shop since I have owed it replaced axles (rear) rear differential(1 time), and transfer case(3 times) still slipping and dragging at take off and speed over 55 grinding and bumping sounds , mechanics can’t figure it out no lights on dash and diagonist still shows rear differential and transfer case

Filed Jul 14, 2026 · Transmission · OH

I took my vehicle to a jeep dealership and they inspected my car. They said the PTU is failing and had to get a new part. They said my car was unsafe to drive due to causing further issues with the transmission. There is a recall for this in other years of the jeep Cherokee but not for mine. This has cost me $2,500. I first noticed the issue when my 4 wheel drive light came on. Then it was making a grinding noise.

Filed Jun 18, 2026 · Transmission · MI

4WD service light turning on and off intermittently, one incident where a grinding noise was noted, car was parked and when looked into further the noise was gone. Contined driving, but 4WD service light stayed on. Took to dealer and they informed me the PTU requires replacement due to failure, diagnostic code shared was C14A797. After further research I discovered safety recall 40D / 26V290000 for 2019 - 2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles, both dealer and Stellantis/Jeep customer service have stated the vehicle is not included in the recall.

Filed Jun 15, 2026 · Transmission · NJ

Manufacturer Evading Safety Recall 40D (the federal safety agency 26V290) Despite Official Dealer Confirmation of Identical PTU Failure. What Happened: I am filing a formal non-compliance complaint against Stellantis/FCA US LLC regarding my 2019 Jeep Cherokee (VIN: [XXX]). On XXXX, my vehicle exhibited severe mechanical grinding/clicking noises from the chassis during acceleration and turning, with a permanent "Service 4WD" lamp. On June 8, 2026, an authorized dealership, Burlington CDJR (RO [XXX]), officially diagnosed the vehicle with Fault Code 14A7-97 and explicitly documented: "stuck shifter forks. needs transfer case/ptu" on the invoice. Safety Risk: The official diagnosis—stuck shifter forks requiring full PTU replacement—is the exact catastrophic mechanical failure addressed in Jeep's Safety Recall 40D (the federal safety agency 26V290) issued in May 2026. This defect causes an unexpected loss of motive power while driving and disables the 'Park' lock, creating an imminent risk of high-speed highway crashes and vehicle rollaway. Manufacturer Evaded Duty: The dealer submitted this diagnostic report to Jeep Corporate under my Ref#XXX (Case #XXX). However, Jeep Corporate flatly denied recall coverage, claiming my specific VIN is "not showing an open recall." My vehicle carries the identical component failure, identical trouble code, and identical safety risk as recalled units. Jeep is narrowing the VIN scope by arbitrary production dates to evade financial liability for early 2019 models, knowingly forcing a dangerous vehicle back onto public roads. I urgently request the federal safety agency to investigate Stellantis/FCA and legally compel them to expand Recall 40D to include my VIN. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 14, 2026 · Transmission · FL

1.First PTU Recall Repair (February 27 – March 3, 2026) Jeep to dealership for Recall 01C PTU replacement. I reported no drivability concerns, brake noises, vibrations, or drivetrain issues. The repair order contains no documentation of any problems with the driveshaft, CV axle, brakes, or related drivetrain components. 2.PTU Failure and Second PTU Replacement (May 1 – May 25, 2026) After recall repair, PTU failed, multiple warning lights appeared. Returned vehicle to dealership. I again did not report any squeaking brakes, vibrations, clunking noises, or drivetrain symptoms. Second PTU replacement done. The technician documented on the repair order: “Vehicle is now working as design.” 3.New Symptoms Immediately Following Second PTU Replacement (June 4 – June 13, 2026). Immediately after picking up the vehicle on May 25, 2026, I noticed several new symptoms that had not existed before the PTU replacement: • Clicking noises • Clunking noises when applying the brakes • Vibrations throughout the vehicle while in reverse with the brake pedal applied • Abnormal driveline behavior. Returned vehicle to the dealership on June 4, 2026 for evaluation. I was informed that the vehicle required: • Front brake replacement • Rear driveshaft replacement. Repair order : “Upon inspection, the technician found excessive play in the drive shaft. Also noticed front brakes squeaking.” No explanation was provided as to how these conditions developed immediately after the PTU replacement or why no such conditions had been documented during either prior repair. 4. Immediately took car to independent mechanic for evaluation. Report: "Right front axle inner joint not completely installed into the transmission/PTU assembly • Hanger cut and missing • Rear driveshaft not fully seated, with splines visibly exposed • PTU replacement unit marked “LKG” • All brake components inspected and found to be operating normally". 5. The vehicle is now mechanically compromised and unsafe to drive