2016 Jeep Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 1,406 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 12 Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2016 reports, 37 involved a crash and 14 involved a fire. 27 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical system, wiring, rear compartment/trunkPark outsideMay 11, 2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will relocate the power liftgate module and add a water shield. In addition, dealers will inspect for corrosion and replace the module and electrical connectors, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 1, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 49A. This recall supersedes recalls 15V-393 and 15V-826. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will still need to have the new remedy performed.
Campaign 23V338000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionApr 27, 2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 45A. This recall expands previous recall number 20V-343.
Campaign 23V302000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, driveline, differential unitJun 11, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU. If this occurs, power cannot be transferred between the front wheels and the transmission which results in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary.
A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A loss of the Park function can cause unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by activating the electronic parking brake if a failed input spline occurs. This recall began July 14, 2020. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is W47.
Campaign 20V343000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018
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, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentDec 21, 2017
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.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Campaign 17V824000 on NHTSA.gov
SeatsAug 10, 2016
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 specification.
Loose fasteners may allow the seats to move, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants in the event of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats or seat sets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall S63.
Campaign 16V590000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, axle assembly, axle shaftMay 11, 2016
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 warning.
A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left halfshaft, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is S38.
Campaign 16V287000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, axle assembly, axle shaftMay 11, 2016
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.
A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right halfshaft, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is S39.
Campaign 16V284000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiring, rear compartment/trunkDec 9, 2015
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 Power Liftgate Control Module and result in a high resistance short circuit.
A short circuit in the module increases the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the module and connectors for corrosion, replacing the damaged components as necessary. The mastic shield will be removed and the module will be covered with a water shield. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R67. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.
Campaign 15V826000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,406 reports, newest first.
Power train, Electrical system, Feb 14, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, THE TRANSMISSION SEIZED, AND THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. AFTER FOUR ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO YARK CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (6019 CENTRAL AVE, TOLEDO, OH 43615), BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND RECOMMENDED AN OIL CHANGE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,175.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Feb 12, 2019
STALLS FOR NO REASON EMERGENCY BREAK TURNS ON BY ITSELF WON'T ACCELERATE WHILE ORIGINALLY IN MOTION ON FREEWAY TURNS OFF WHILE TURNING ELECTRIC STABILITY CONTROL ICONS GOING BIZERK
Electrical system, Feb 11, 2019
"4X4 UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED "MESSAGE CAME ON AND STAYED ON WHEN I STARTED IT. IT WAS PARKED FOR AROUND 4 HOURS AND WAS STATIONARY. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AFTER A DAY AND A HALF WAS TOLD A WIRE HAD ROTTED AND BROKE.
Engine, Feb 10, 2019
WHILE WE WERE DRIVING, A MESSAGE CAME ON THE DASHBOARD TO SERVICE TRANSMISSION, AND THEN WE WERE NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE. WE PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR, AND THEN STARTED IT BACK UP AND WE DROVE FINE FOR ABOUT A MINUTE BEFORE THE SAME MESSAGE CAME UP ON THE DASHBOARD. AGAIN WE WERE NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE EVEN THOUGH THE GAS PEDAL WAS PUSHED ALL THE WAY. IT WASN'T MAKING ANY NOISE. WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND ALL I WAS TOLD WAS TO TURN IT OFF FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES AND TURN IT BACK ON TO SEE IF THE SERVICE LIGHT WOULD RESET. IF NOT TO CALL A TOW TRUCK TO TAKE IT TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP, BUT SINCE IT WAS SUNDAY THEY WERE ALL CLOSED. ALL MY FAMILY WAS WITH ME IN THE CAR WHICH WAS VERY FRIGHTENING. I FOLLOWED THE DEALERSHIPS INSTRUCTIONS BUT IT DID NOT WORK. WE STOP AT A STOPLIGHT AND IT DIDN'T WANT TO MOVE FORWARD ONCE THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. WE TURNED OFF THE CAR AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT WENT AGAIN. WE WERE ABOUT 45 MINUTES AWAY FROM HOME SO WE JUST HEADED BACK. THE SERVICE MESSAGE NEVER WENT AWAY AND WERE ONLY ABLE TO TRAVEL AT LOW SPEED. I HAVE CALLED FCA IN THE PAST WHEN A SERVICE TRANSMISSION MESSAGE POPPED UP ON THE DASHBOARD BUT IT JUST FLASHED AND DIDN'T STAY. THIS IS A NEW CAR AND I AM VERY UPSET IT HAS ALL THESE ISSUES.
Steering, Engine, Feb 7, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Engine, Feb 6, 2019
TAKATA RECALL AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND STAYING STATIONARY STARTS TO SHAKE. WHILE DRIVING SHAKES EVEN MORE AND HAS STALLED ON ME WHILE DRIVING WITH MY TODDLER IN CAR SEAT IN BACK. THEN IT DID IT AGAIN 2 MORE TIMES JUST GLAD MY SON WASN'T IN THE CAR. NOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT LIT UP TODAY FEB-6-2019. THERE HAVE BEEN PLENTY OF COMPLAINTS OF THESE TYPE OF ISSUES. MY VEHICLE IS UNDER WARRANTY STILL AS IT IS A LEASE. I WILL NOT BE LEASING JEEP ANYMORE. *DT *DT*JB
Engine, Feb 4, 2019
TWICE IN THE PAST WEEK MY JEEP HAS JUST STALLED WHILE DRIVING, BOTH ON 2/1/19 AND 2/4/19 I WAS GOING AROUND 35-40 MPH. I AM ABLE TO COAST THE JEEP OFF THE ROAD AND THEN I NEEDED TO WAIT A FEW MINUTES BEFORE IT STARTS UP AGAIN. THE ON BOARD COMPUTER SYSTEM DISPLAY DOES NOT SHOW ANY PROBLEMS. UPON RESEARCH IT SEEMS SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEM.*DT*JB
Engine, Feb 3, 2019
CAR WAS IN DRIVE/RUN MODE AND CAR CUT OFF. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. CAR COASTED TO STOP. UNABLE TO CONTROL. *DT*JB
Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Feb 1, 2019
THE SERVICE SHIFTER MESSAGE DISPLAYS ON THE SCREEN AND YOU CAN'T TELL IF THE THE IS IN DPRN BECUASE ALL THE LIGHTS ARE RED. THE CAR SOMETIMES WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. OR JERKS WHEN IT FINALLY DOES. THIS CARE HESITATES WHILE IN MOTION AND AS WELL AS WHEN STATIONARY AND TRYING TO MOVE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE RECALL THEY HAD WAS ONLY FOR A SOFTWARE UPDATE WITH THE SHIFTER BUT THIS ISSUE SHOULD ALSO BE A RECALL WITH THEM COVERING THE REPAIRS. I HAVE LESS THAN 50K MILES THERE IS NO REASON WHY I SHOULD HAVE TO COVER THE EXPENSE OF REPLACING THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY BECUASE THE SHIFTER IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY THEY SELL YOU.
Other or unspecified, Jan 31, 2019
WHILE DRIVING AT REGULAR SPEED MY CAR HAS STOPPED RUNNING. I WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE SIDE & WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE IT RESTARTED. MY HEAT HAS STOPPED WORKING - I TOOK IT TO BE LOOKED AT & WAS TOLD THE "HARNESS" IS CORRODED. MY CAR HAS $43K MILES - HOW CAN THIS BE ALREADY? *DT *DT*JB
Engine, Jan 30, 2019
ENGINE STALLS AND DIES WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. AFTER SHUTDOWN A MESSAGE ON THE DASH TELLS YOU TO PUT IT INTO PARK TO START THE CAR AGAIN, ENGINE WILL RESTART AFTER 2 MIN BUT WILL FAIL TO RESTART IF YOU TRY SOONER. VERY DANGEROUS, THIS HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES NOW WHILE DRIVING. STARTED AT 33K MILES AND I AM NOW AT 42K, 1ST TIME DEALER SAID FILL UP OIL, 2ND TIME SERVICE DEPT SAID NOTHING WRONG BUT UPDATED SOFTWARE, 3RD TIME SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS NEVER HEARD OF THIS BEFORE AND NO IDEA BUT TOLD ME TO TRADE MY CAR IN FOR SOMETHING ELSE. VERY DANGEROUS AS HAS HAPPENED ON A FREEWAY WHILE MOVING, EACH TIME IS WITHOUT WARNING AND YOU LOSE ALL ENGINE AND POWER. *BF *DT*JB
Other or unspecified, Jan 29, 2019
THE VEHICLE IS BURNING OIL BETWEEN CHANGES, IT SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING ON A ROAD BECAUSE IT HAS NO OIL. NO WARNING MESSAGES OR LIGHTS POP UP. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT BY OTHER CARS TWICE (WITH A CHILD IN THE BACKSEAT) BECAUSE THE CAR SHUTS DOWN AND THERE IS NO OIL IN THE CAR. MY SCREEN SAYS I HAVE OVER 50% REMAINING UNTIL THE NEXT OIL CHANGE! I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND I WAS ALMOST HIT BY OTHER CARS!
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jan 29, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET, MY 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE WITH 45,196 MILES DISPLAYED THE "SERVICE SHIFTER" MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD. THE PRND SHIFTER LIGHTS WERE ALL LIT UP RED. PULLED OVER, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE MESSAGE DID NOT APPEAR. LATER IN THE DAY, THE RADIO DISPLAY STOPPED WORKING. SCHEDULED A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP.
Other or unspecified, Jan 23, 2019
SERVICE SHIFTER CAME ON IN MY JEEP AND WOULD NOT DRIVE/SHIFT GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE IN A LOT OF TRAFFIC. MY FAMILY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED! CARS WERE SWERVING AROUND ME, BLOWING THEIR HORNS, AND I COULDN'T EVEN STEP ON THE GAS TO TRY TO GET OFF THE ROAD ON TO THE SHOULDER. ABOUT 30 MINUTES BEFORE THAT HAPPENED MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED!!!
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Jan 20, 2019
THIS IS SAFETY CONCERN! 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE CAR WOULD STOP WHILE YOU DRIVING HIGH SPEED WITHOUT ANY WARNING SIGN AND ALL THE LIGHT WILL COME ON CAN NOT SHIFTING OR RESTART THE CAR. IT HAPPENED ON ME TWICE ALREADY. ONE TIME ON HIGHWAY I-95, ONE TIME ON A BUSY LOCAL ROAD AT PA. JEEP DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS COMPUTER UPDATING, I COULD NOT GET IT. AFTER FIRST TIME THEY REPAIRED IT, I DID FEEL SOMETHING WIRED WITH THE CAR. SO I BROUGHT IT BACK TO JEEP DEALERSHIP TWO MORE TIME FOR DIAGNOSE. THEY ALL SAID THE CAR HAD NO PROBLEM. NOT EVEN A MONTH, IT HAPPENED AGAIN. SUDDENLY STOP! THIS TIME THEY STILL TRYING TO FIX IT FOR ME, BUT I COULD NOT TRUST JEEP AGAIN. I MEAN IF THEY CAN FIX IT, IT WOULD NOT HAPPENED AGAIN AFTER THREE TIME WHAT EVER FIX OR DIAGNOSE.
Power train, Jan 15, 2019
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Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jan 15, 2019
OUR 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE (LATITUDE 4WD) HAS BEEN STALLING AFTER A COLD START. THE BATTERY INDICATOR FLASHES AND THEN REGISTERS A MESSAGE TO PLACE THE CAR IN P TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AFTER WAITING 30-60 SEC, SOMETIMES WHILE IN TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP ON 1/14/19 AND I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WASN'T ANY OIL ON THE DIPSTICK. THE ENGINE IS POSSIBLY BURNING OIL BUT THERE ARE NO INDICATORS OR STATUS UPDATES WHEN THE SYSTEM IS CHECKED. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF AN ENGINE ISSUE WITH THE 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE. AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST IS NEEDED BEFORE THE ENGINE CAN BE REPLACED (IF NEEDED). OIL CONSUMPTION TEST INITIATED 1/14/19. CHRYSLER/JEEP IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND HAS NOT ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL. NEGLIGENCE BY CHRYSLER FOR NOT RESPONDING TO THIS SIGNIFICANT DEFECT AND SAFETY ISSUE.
Engine, Jan 14, 2019
VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING.TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. WAS 3 QUARTS LOW. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEIR HANDS ARE TIED, THAT THIS ENGINE USES ABOUT A QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES BUT THE ENGINE IS DESIGNED TO SHUT OFF BEFORE IT WOULD BLOW ENGINE. MY HUSBAND TOLD THE DEALERSHIP THAT IF THEY PUT AN ENGINE IN A VEHICLE THAT USES OILS THIS WAY THEY SHOULD LET PEOPLE KNOW. WE HAVE TALKED TO CHRYSLER WITH NOTHING OTHER THAN HAVE AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST DONE WHICH WE DID. WE NOW KEEP OIL AND CHECK ON A REGULAR BASIS
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jan 14, 2019
ABOUT A MONTH AGO, MY 2016 JEEP STARTED TO STALL AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND THE BATTERY SIGN FLASHES, THEN THE CAR TELLS ME TO PLACE THE CAR IN PARK. I SHUT THE CAR OFF, WAIT ABOUT TWO MINUTES THEN RESTART THE CAR. SOMETIMES I WILL MAKE IT TO MY DESTINATION, SOMETIMES IT STALLS ON ME AGAIN. IT'S HAPPENED TOO MANY TIMES, AND I SCARED TO DRIVE THE CAR ANYMORE. IT HAS BEEN IN A SHOP FOR THREE WEEKS NOW, AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN FIND WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THEY HOOK IT UP TO A MACHINE, BUT NO ERROR MESSAGES ARE REPORTED TO THEM. *DT*JB
Suspension, Power train, Engine, Jan 9, 2019
THE RPM'S ON THIS TRANSMISSION IN THIS VEHICLE GO UP VERY HIGH BUT THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE SPUTTERS AND SLOWS ON THE OPEN ROAD. THE ENGINE DOES RUN ON ALL CYLINDERS. THE ENGINE HAS NO POWER. THIS CREATES A SAFETY RISK ON A HIGHWAY. ALSO THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCKS UP WHEN YOU HAVE TO HIT THE BRAKES AND THREE REAR OF THE CAR LOCKS UP AND SKIDS LEFT OF CENTER. PARTY'S OF THE SUSPENSION HAVE BROKEN FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE LEFT REAR CONTROL ARM BROKE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY A JEEP DEALERSHIP THAT THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE FILED COMPLAINTS WITH CHRYSLER ON THREE OCCASIONS INFORMING THEM OF THE NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE. I WAS ADVISED TO GET A DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE AND THEY WOULD WORK WITH ME TO BUY THIS CAR BACK. I DID AS REQUESTED AND NOW BEING INFORMED I WILL PROBABLY HAVE TO GO TO ARBITRATION. THREE TIMES NOW WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES HARD ON A HIGHWAY THE EAST LOCKED UP AND THE LEFT REAR OF MY CAR SKIDDED AND I HAD NO CONTROL. I NEARLY HIT A RETAINING WALL. I HAVE A VEHICLE THAT THE DEALERSHIP HAS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Jan 8, 2019
MY JEEP KEEPS BREAKING DOWN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND I HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN SEVERAL WRECKS BECAUSE OF IT. I HAVE NOW DONE MY OWN RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE GOING ON WITH CARS THAT HAVE MY SAME YEAR MAKE AND MODEL AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCE THE SAME EXACT ISSUES AS I AM ALL OVER THE US. I HAVE BEEN SPEAKING WITH SOME OF THESE PEOPLE WHO WERE WRITING THESE COMMENTS ON THE JEEP WEBSITE AND THEY HAVE ALL SAID THEY ARE NOT DEPENDABLE AND HIGHLY UNSAFE AS THEY HAVE ALSO ALMOST GOT INTO WRECKS BECAUSE OF IT. AT THIS POINT ITS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE IS GETS HURT DUE TO THE VEHICLE SHUTTING DOWN WHILE IN MOTION OR WORSE, DEATH. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE TO STOP THE SALE OF THIS UNSAFE VEHICLE. I AM STUNNED NOTHING HAS YET TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS. MY CAR HAS NOW BEEN IN THE SHOP SINCE I BOUGHT IT AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT. I HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT BACK 3 TIMES AND THE ISSUE IS NOT GETTING FIXED. NOW, I'M TOLD THAT THEY ARE HAVING TO OPEN SOME "STAR" THING - WHICH HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH ASKING THE MANUFACTURE IF THESE ISSUES ARE COMMON AND WHAT TO DO TO FIX THEM. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT I HAVE BEEN PUT THROUGH HELL AND THEY DON'T EVEN KNOW IF THE CAR CAN BE FIXED. AS OF RIGHT NOW THE CAR IS COMPLETELY BROKEN DOWN AND NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO FIX IT. ALL THESE OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE DEALERSHIPS NOT BEING ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG SO THEY JUST GIVE THE BROKEN CAR BACK TO THE OWNER AND IT GOES BACK ON THE ROAD. I AM TELLING YALL THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. *DT CONSUMER STATED CAR IS FIXED.*JB
Electrical system, Engine, Jan 8, 2019
I HAVE A 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A THERMOSTAT ISSUE. MY TOTAL REPAIR COST FOR THIS ONE PROBLEM WAS $866.06 AT THE PARAMUS NJ DEALER. I'M EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED THAT I HAD SUCH AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR WHEN MY CAR IS 2016 AND I HAVE LESS THAN 50,000 MILES. I'M ALSO DISAPPOINTED THAT I WAS TOLD ONLY DEALERS CAN UPDATE THE COMPUTER ON MY VEHICLE. I HAVE HEARD OF SEVERAL JEEP OWNERS COMPLAINING OF SENSOR ISSUES NOTING REPAIR WORK WASN'T NECESSARY. ALSO, WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON MY AUTO START DID NOT WORK.
Structure, Jan 8, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT AND REAR FLOORS WERE CONSTANTLY WET. THE CONTACT ASSUMED THE WATER WAS DUE TO LEAVING THE WINDOWS OPEN AFTER A RAINY WEEKEND; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVEN WHEN THE WINDOWS WERE CLOSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERIDIAN CHRYSLER (1210 39 N, MERIDIAN, MS 39301, 833-253-1910) AND WAS CURRENTLY BEING DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.
Engine, Jan 8, 2019
BOUGHT THE CAR 10/3/2018 WITH A FRESH OIL CHANGE, 12/18/2018 CAR SHUT OFF ON HUSBAND WHILE DRIVING WITH KIDS IN THE CAR (THE ENGINE DIED, STEERING LOCKED UP, THE BATTERY LIGHT FLASHED AND AN ERROR POPPED UP THAT SAID TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK AND SELECT THE DESIRED GEAR) NO OIL LIGHT EVER CAME ON TO WARN LOW OIL 12/20/2018 CAR SHUT OFF TWICE WHILE DRIVING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WENT TO DEALER AND OIL CHANGE WAS COMPLETED, LESS THAN 4K MILES DRIVEN AND THERE WAS ONLY QUART OF OIL LEFT IN ENGINE (5 QT BURNED) 12/21/2018 CALLED DEALER BECAUSE CAR SKIPPED, WAS TOLD NORMAL DUE TO AIR GETTING INTO ENGINE CAUSING A MISFIRE SHOULD BE FINE NOW 1/7/2019 CAR SPUTTERED TWICE WHILE DRIVING, FELT LIKE IT SHUT OFF BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER AND THE CAR WAS LOW BY 1 QUARTS OF OIL STARTED OIL CONSUMPTION TESTING. WHEN CAR STALLS OUT IT IS WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING AND HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING, I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED TO ME. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED TO "SAVE THEIR ENGINE"
Air bags, Jan 3, 2019
FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR MY AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THE DEALERSHIP CONTINUES TO TURN ME AWAY