Jeep Cherokee grinding brakes problems

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 Nov 2, 2026 · Transmission · WI

My 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk is displaying mechanical grinding and binding during tight turns, matching the internal Power Transfer Unit (PTU) spline failure criteria described in the federal safety agency Campaign 26V290 (Mopar Campaign 40D). Corporate handling timeline showing unreasonable delay and failure to address an active safety defect: October 8, 2026: Opened escalated Case #98302905 with Mopar Customer Care regarding active PTU failure symptoms. Agent promised a specialist response via email within 1–2 business days. October 20, 2026: Reached out via chat after receiving zero response. Case was tagged "urgent" for specialist email follow-up. October 26, 2026: Contacted chat again due to continued silence. Explicitly requested a response related to a diagnostic fee waiver, process-of-elimination technical alignment for 40D, and interim mobility coverage. The agent confirmed these three requirements were documented in the case and flagged the file for immediate supervisor review. November 2, 2026: 25 calendar days have elapsed since the original escalation with zero specialist contact, resolution, or email follow-up. The local dealership indicated a potential out-of-pocket diagnostic fee and difficulty attributing binding symptoms to the recall. Corporate support's failure to respond accordingly has delayed inspection.

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · MO

My jeep stalled while attempting to accelerate from a stopped position at a stop light at a busy intersection on or around June/July 2026. The car remained on, the gear shifts were moveable, but the vehicle would not move despite pressing on the gas. I scheduled a tow. After ten minutes, it randomly accelerated about a block before stalling again. This continued about two more times as I tried to get the vehicle out of the middle of the road. The car then overheated and I was able to park it a few blocks away at my mom's house. In August/September 2026, I had the car towed to Complete Automotive, and Corwin Jeep for inspections. Progressive Insurance also inspected the issue and ruled out any residual effects from a 1.25.25 parked car front end hit and run collision. Complete Auto found an empty coolant reservoir, oil and coolant leaks, drive belt issues, PTU code, and warning light indicators; Corwin found PTU code and recommended a transfer case. The exact cause remains unknown. The vehicle has had ongoing hose and overheating issues since the day of purchase in 2018; and has underwent hose and radiator replacements that have not seemed to properly fix the issues surrounding sloshing noises, shuddering, shaking, grinding, intermittent lightening, brake fluid, oil, and coolant leaks, and overheating and engine light. Immediately before the vehicle stalled, there were no warning lamps; those messages indicating overheating lit up while attempting to move myself and the car to safety. The unexpected loss of propulsion presents a serious collision risk, especially in traffic, in rush hour at a busy intersection. The recurring overheating and coolant loss also create risk of sudden failure while driving, which has happened on a busy highway requiring repairs. These problems and safety risks have continued despite substantial repairs and repeated dealership inspections. The vehicle remains inoperable awaiting repairs at the Corwin Jeep Dealership.

Filed Oct 22, 2026 · Transmission · OH

My 2020 JeepCherokee has been disabled at Jeff Wyler Springfield Jeep since 10/13 after suffering a drivetrain failure on 10/11.My vehicle exhibited a severe mechanical grinding noise,locking front wheels,& a 'Service 4WD' warning light while driving, un-commanded engagement of snow mode,& of the e-brake upon parking. Upon inspection 10/14,the tech claimed no codes appeared but stated the transmission required replacement.I contacted my warranty company to start a claim. On 10/15,the advisor said I needed to authorize a transmission tear down per warranty company.I refused due to out-of-pocket financial liability for a blind diagnosis.On 10/16,I asked the advisor how they diagnosed it as transmission needing replaced,she text “I went out with the technician he pulled the fuse and the vehicle still would not drive, this message also popped up on the dash further confirming the technicians disgnostic on the transmission replacement recommendation”(attached a photo of the dash “service transmission).”3rd party inspector evaluated the Jeep intact on 10/20.The dealership provided inspector with transmission replacement estimate & Federal Safety Recall 40D info.The advisor stated the inspector didn’t inform her of findings or if codes appeared.On 10/21,the advisor stated the warranty company directed them to perform software update on the PTU.On 10/22,the advisor said the tech attempted to perform update but update was not available so the tech put a request in to Jeep.D/t the un-remedied status of Safety Recall 40D,advisor stated my warranty company has froze my claim,stating they are waiting for recall remedy to release before proceeding.The advisor stated my only resource for alternate mobility is through Jeep Corporate.Despite my vehicle being undrivable d/t a federal safety hazard,Jeep Corporate Management Case#98327109 has flatly refused to provide a direct-billed vehicle,leaving a consumer entirely stranded indefinitely due to delay in manufacture recall remedy.

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 12, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · MN

While driving, emergency parking brake engaged. Required vehicle to be driven on and parked on road shoulder. Grinding sound was coming from engaged parking brake. Vehicle was towed to nearest dealership.

Filed Oct 8, 2026 · Transmission · 113,400 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Cherokee. While driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal whining and grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The message "4WD Service Unavailable" was displayed. The failure mileage was approximately 113,400.

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 29, 2026 · Transmission · MI

On 9/6, The Cherokee lost power and had a grinding noise when in gear. It was towed to the Jeep dealer, they said it needed a new rear differential.. I told the dealer that my research showed that this catastrophic failure was likely caused by the 40D-recalled PTU and not the rear diff, but they claimed the rear diff was the problem and they could fix it. So, I reluctantly agreed and they proceeded to order the parts - which took a few weeks - to replace the rear differential. On 9/28, I paid $1237 for the repair (Jeep kicked in 80% of the total $5000+ repair cost as “goodwill” - which to me, is an admission that the 40D recall was to blame and the manufacturer knew it) and we drove it home last night. Today, on 9/29, while driving to work, the “service 4WD” warning light came on, based on the recall 40D, this indicates that the car should be immediately taken out of service for safety concerns for potential loss of power or failure to stay in park. So, we are taking it directly back to the dealer tonight. As it has been three months since the recall was announced and there’s no fix or even a timeline on a fix, it may be months before Jeep releases a fix. We are looking for pressure from the federal safety agency for a loaner and/or a buyout on the vehicle, as well as a refund on the $1237 repair cost already paid. We went 3 weeks without the vehicle the first time and cannot be continue to be without the vehicle.