Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Jeep Cherokee has 9 recalls, 1380 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
9
Recalls
1380
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V332000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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 C...
15V826000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 18, 2015, to September 10, 2015 and equip...
17V824000
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extin...
16V590000
SEATS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to February 5, 2016. The seat fast...
16V287000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 30, 2015, to October 2, 2015. The le...
16V284000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 3, 2015, to March 22, 2016. The right ...
20V343000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in...
23V302000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the tran...
23V338000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical short in the power liftgat...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I have a 4x4 disengagement warning light and all reviews I have researched say you have to replace t... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | A “Service 4WD” warning light is currently illuminated on the dashboard. The front axles and shock/s... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | FIRERELATED | The contact owned a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that twenty minutes after her husband par... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | AIR BAGS | From airbags all of them. yes its available for inspection. the airbags deployed while I was driving... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was stopped at a traffic light and when it tire we green I was unable to drive as the emergency br... |
| Feb 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | We own a 2016 Jeep Cherokee and have been experiencing ongoing issues with the transmission and acce... |
| Feb 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ... |
| Feb 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE STOPPED AT STOP SIGNS OR STOP LIGHTS THE EMERGENCY PARKING BREAK WILL ENGAGE AND UNABLE TO TUR... |
| Feb 7, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | The parking brake will sometimes activate while driving the vehicle, I happens twice driving loosing... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS | The PTU was bad and was replaced by the dealership under Chrysler extended warranty. The dealership ... |
| Jan 10, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | UNKNOWN: Not had problems since I got it. 66000 miles on it and now it’s losing electrical power at ... |
| Jan 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission, yes it’s available for inspection I was on the highway driving approximately 70 MP... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Transmission was replaced at 20k miles it has still continue to stall while driving causing hard shi... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Power Transfer Unit needs to be replaced. I took vehicle to repair shop for noise in left front tire... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | THERE IS A WHINING NOISE WHEN I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD FOR ANYWHERE BETWEEN 3-6 MINUTES USUALLY TH... |
| Nov 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My Jeep has had 3 PTU replaced in its life, the third one has failed and I'm now left either putting... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Known for having bad transmission issues. Having bad transmission issues |
| Nov 11, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission now won’t go into gear and is making a rattling noise when the vehicle gets turned on. |
| Nov 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The car had been showing a message to service the 4-wheel drive. We took it to a Mechanic and they t... |