Yes it is an AWD, I have not checked The axle that didn't even cross my mind never heard of that, BUT i will go check it, Now the Alternator i did have this happen back in 2019 speedo was jumping going crazy until it popped itself had to do a reset to make it work again took it to tranny shop he said that i bulletin just came out about the diodes in the alternator can cause that changed alternator fixed it bad thing about getting a lifetime alternator from advance auto is NOW they will not honor a lifetime they say wear and tear no warranty, BUT will get it checked