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2016 Jeep Cherokee Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Jeep Cherokee has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1393 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in power train. Owners whose Cherokee has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 1393 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee:

Power train602 complaints
Unknown or other208 complaints
Electrical system202 complaints
Engine132 complaints
Steering53 complaints
Service brakes39 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"Started hesitating and did it at random times. i had a tune up done and it continued. i thought it was the transmission and took it to the transmission shop and they didn’t find anything wrong with the transmission. started losing power and hesitation became worse while in tra…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2024
"Service shifter light appears while driving often; i have taken it to the jeep dealership on several occasions and there has not been any finding resulting in a solution to the error (as it disappears and comes back on multiple occasions). often when the service shifter appear…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2019
"When driving my 2016 jeep cherokee the vehicle has died out completely on me in the middle of driving. while driving there is a ding noise followed by a message on my dash board that says put car in park then switch into gear, when i am already in drive and driving then the ca…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2019

NHTSA recall campaigns (9)

Electrical system:wiring
17/05/2018 · 18V332000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 201…
Electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunk
09/12/2015 · 15V826000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 18, 2015, to September 10, 2015 and equipped with the power liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the …
Equipment
21/12/2017 · 17V824000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.…
Seats
10/08/2016 · 16V590000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to February 5, 2016. The seat fasteners on the first or second row seats may not have been tightened to the proper torque…
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
11/05/2016 · 16V287000
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 30, 2015, to October 2, 2015. The left halfshaft may have been incorrectly manufactured causing it to fracture without warn…
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
11/05/2016 · 16V284000
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 3, 2015, to March 22, 2016. The right halfshaft may have been incorrectly manufactured causing it to fracture without warning.

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Cherokee been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Cherokee has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 1393 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee are power train, unknown or other, electrical system.

How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep Cherokee have?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2016 Jeep Cherokee a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Cherokee has had power train or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2016 Jeep Cherokee.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.