Jeep Cherokee Lemon Law

Stellantis recalled 2019–2023 Jeep Cherokee (KL) SUVs built with a two-speed power transfer unit (PTU) that can fail internally, causing an unexpected loss of drive power at any speed — or a rollaway if the vehicle is parked. Both raise the risk of a crash or injury.

Owners also report electrical faults, transmission issues, and stalling on the Cherokee. Loss of power on the road is exactly the kind of substantial safety defect the Lemon Law addresses.

A recall isn't automatically a lemon. But if the repair is delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your Cherokee is out of service for an extended time, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your Cherokee has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Jeep Cherokee qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Jeep pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.