NHTSA Complaint #11638673 — 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11638673
Vehicle	2016 JEEP CHEROKEE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	January 16, 2025
Date Filed	January 26, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

*While driving vehicle on highway heard a loud noise and grinding sound and PTU exploded and *was not able to maneuver vehicle properly. *Fluid that was leaking out . Caused fire . Once car turned off this stopped flames .This could have been a very dangerous situation if it had not gone out for us and others on the highway. * we brought the vehicle to our mechanic who diagnosed it and said there was a problem to bring it to the Jeep dealer who also diagnosed the same problem. * it is currently still at the Jeep dealer . Because there are no parts available, which makes us wonder if this has happened to many other people.. * there were no warning, lamps or messages that came on.

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