Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 23V-302 · 2016–2017 Jeep Cherokee
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recall 23V-302 covers 25,980 2016–2017 Jeep Cherokee for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on April 27, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 62% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V302000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.
The risk
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.
The fix
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 45A. This recall expands previous recall number 20V-343.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
62%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 455 vehicles were listed as unreachable.