Kadjar transfer case defective gears

Sounds familiar! I've got a Kadjar as well, and had similar symptoms not too long ago. Initially I thought it might be 'just' the gear oil needing a change, but the symptoms persisted. Have you checked the transfer fluid level? That could give you a clue if it's leaking or heavily contaminated.

Thanks for the insight. No, I haven't checked the transfer fluid level yet, where exactly is it located? And is it easy to check?

On my Kadjar, it was a pain to get to, and without the right tools, almost impossible to check properly. Considering your symptoms and my experience, plus the mileage, it might be mechanical wear of the gears inside the transfer case itself. Honestly, best to have a workshop take a look. They'll diagnose it properly.

Thanks a lot! Took your advice and brought it to a shop. Turns out it was exactly as you suspected, defective gears in the transfer case. Repair cost was 330€ Appreciate the help!