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2016 Jeep Cherokee: recalls and problems

9 recalls and 1,406 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

9recalls
1,406complaints
37crashes reported
14fires reported
27injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train626 · 45%
  • Engine314 · 22%
  • Unknown Or Other313 · 22%
  • Electrical System293 · 21%
  • Service Brakes92 · 7%
  • Vehicle Speed Control76 · 5%
  • Steering53 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System43 · 3%
  • Structure33 · 2%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)30 · 2%

What owners report

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine

I was driving home from work, the digital display (center)!showed my speed at 82m/h and revving the engine, the actual speedometer showed the actual speed i was doing of 32m/h…(right side of display). computer reading lights and license plate light not working, yet they are. took to repair shop and they could only reset, but it returned almost immediately. gear shift malfunction. the lights on the gear shift and the

Power Train

The vehicle suffered a complete internal failure of the power transfer unit (ptu) drivetrain assembly. authorized dealership milford auto group diagnosed the vehicle on invoice #45604 and confirmed in writing: "the ptu has failed internally and needs to be replaced".the manufacturer (fca us llc) issued a 15-year extended warranty campaign (xj1) specifically to address safety hazards related to internal ptu mechanical

Air BagsCrash

I was involved in a significant front-end collision while driving my 2016 jeep cherokee. the vehicle sustained extensive front-end damage, including substantial damage to the hood, front bumper, and front structural/components area. despite the severity of the collision, none of the airbags deployed. i sustained injuries to my neck, shoulders, and back as a result of the collision. i am concerned that the non-deploy

Power Train

My ptu/transfer case has failed and our jeep is currently in the shop. they are stating that this exact issue is part of an ongoing recall and that our vehicle should also be added to the recall list due to this part being the exact reason for the recall. they told me that it is unsafe to drive due to power transfer failure while driving, and potential vehicle rollaway. the problem initially was severe grinding noise

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2016 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Cherokee. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.