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.
Steering, Suspension, Jul 30, 2016, crash
MY DAUGHTER [XXX] WAS DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT 2 LANE ROAD WHEN THE JEEP SUDDENLY RAN OFF THE ROAD ON THE RIGHT. SHE MANAGED TO GET IT BACK ON THE ROAD BUT THEN IT FLIPPED OVER ONTO THE DRIVER SIDE AND SLID DOWN THE ROAD APPROXIMATELY 100 FT BEFORE SLIDING OFF THE ROAD AGAIN AND THEN CAME TO REST. SHE DID NOT COLLIDE WITH ANYTHING AND THE ONLY DAMAGE TO THE JEEP WAS THE DRIVER SIDE FROM THE SLIDE AND THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM SNAPPED AT THE LOWER BALL JOINT MOUNTING HOLE AND THE STEERING KNUCKLE BROKE IN TWO. I DO NOT KNOW WHICH OCCURRED FIRST. THE TIRE AND WHEEL WERE NOT DAMAGED OTHER THAN GOUGES ON THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL CAUSED BY IT ROTATING AROUND THE BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE. CHRYSLER HAD THE JEEP INSPECTED BUT DECLINED TO ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. AS A RESULT, MY DAUGHTER AND SON-IN-LAW SUFFERED A SIGNIFICANT LOSS IN VALUE EVEN THOUGH THE JEEP WAS ONLY 2 MONTHS OLD AND HAD ONLY 1,035 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. MY DAUGHTER SUFFERED ONLY A CONCUSSION BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH MORE SERIOUS IF SHE HAD BEEN TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH. IF THERE IS A FAULT WITH THE STEERING KNUCKLE OR LOWER CONTROL ARM ON THESE JEEPS, THEN THERE WILL BE MORE ACCIDENTS AND POSSIBLY SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH. I HAVE BEEN A PROFESSIONAL AUTO MECHANIC FOR 40+ YEARS AND HAVE NEVER SEEN A STEERING KNUCKLE OR CONTROL ARM BREAK LIKE THESE DID. MY DAUGHTER HAD JUST LEFT MY HOME 30 MINUTES EARLIER, AFTER HAVING LUNCH WITH HER MOM AND I AND WAS ONLY 1/2 MILE FROM HER HOUSE WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. SHE HAD NO ALCOHOL. MY DAUGHTER AND HER HUSBAND ARE BOTH PHYSICIANS AND I AM FILING THIS ON THEIR BEHALF SINCE THEY ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH VEHICLE PARTS TERMINOLOGY AND HAVE VERY LIMITED TIME, WHEREAS I AM RETIRED. THE REGISTERED OWNER IS MY SON-IN-LAW [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Exterior lighting, Jul 29, 2016
DROVE MY NEW JEEP FOR THE FIRST TIME AT NIGHT IN THE COUNTRY. THE HEADLIGHTS ARE DANGEROUSLY INADEQUATE. THE SHOULDER IS NOT PROPERLY ILLUMINATED, CREATING A HAZARD WHEN OBJECTS ARE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AS WELL AS WHEN MAKING A TURN ONTO UNLIGHTED INTERSECTION. WHEN GOING DOWN A SLIGHT GRADE, THE LIGHTS DO NOT GIVE ENOUGH DISTANCE TO REACT IN AN EMERGENCY. DEALER HAS CHECKED ALIGNMENT OF LIGHTS AND DETERMINED THEY ARE TO FACTORY SPECS. HAVE A CASE NUMBERS STARTED WITH CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SUPPORT, BUT GETTING VERY SLOW RESPONSE. PICTURES OF MY NISSAN FRONTIER WITH OEM LIGHTS AFTER 72K MILES VS JEEP WITH 500 MILES.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jul 27, 2016
LIGHT-EMMITING-DIODE LAMP WHICH INDICATES WHEN THE PARKING-BREAK IS ENGAGED IS NOT VISIBLE IN DAYLIGHT [I.E. PEAK BRIGHT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE]. AND, THE LED COLOR IS NON-OPTIMAL FOR HUMAN OBSERVATION. THE LED WHICH IS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE PARKING-BREAK IS SET IS NOT VISIBLE IN DAY LIGHT. PLEASE CONSIDER FIXING OR REPAIRING THIS PROBLEM ASAP. I ROUTINELY NEED TO COVER THE AREA WITH MY HAND AND SQUINT IN ORDER TO SEE IF THE LED IS LIGHTED. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT COULD EASILY BE FIXED. PERHAPS SOMEONE DURING ASSEMBLY USED THE WRONG RESISTOR??? I HOPE THAT CHRYSLER JEEP USED PWM TO CONTROL THE LED BRIGHTNESS, SO THAT THIS ISSUE CAN BE FIXED WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 26, 2016
MILEAGE MPG IS NOWHERE NEAR EPA STICKER DISPLAYED ON JEEP WHEN PURCHASED. PERHAPS THIS IS DUE TO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS? (SEE TRANNY SLIPPAGE REPORT) SAME TRIP, SAME/SIMILAR DRIVING CONDITIONS, NO STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC, FLAT-ISH HIGHWAY, NO WIND, HOT WEATHER [I.E. LESS WINDAGE], SHOULD AVERAGE ABOUT ~28MPG, BUT AVERAGE IS ~20MPG. ALSO, AVERAGE MPG IS DROPPING (I.E. WAS ~26MPG ... THEN 24MPG ... THEN 20MPG.)
Power train, Jul 26, 2016
WITH OR WITHOUT ESS ENGAGED, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS FOR UP TO ~1 SECOND. THIS PROBLEM IS NOTICABLE BY AVERAGE OWNER WHEN THE CAR TRANSITIONS FROM NOT-MOVING INTO MOVING FORWARD. I HAVE NOT NOTICED SLIPPAGE IN REVERSE, BUT I DO NOT RULE THIS OUT. I HAVE NOTICED SLIPPAGE WHEN THE JEEP FIRST STARTS MOVING FORWARD. CAR HAS ABOUT 1800 MILES AND JUST STARTED DOING THIS VERY RECENTLY MAYBE AT MILEAGE 1600~. ALSO, GAS MILAGE WAS IN THE PAST FOR THE SAME TRIP AVERAGING >24MPG (IT FORMERLY WAS ~26 I THINK). NOW SAME TRIP AVERAGES ~20MPG. CAR FEELS SLUGGISH AT TIMES. INITIAL THOUGHT WAS BAD GAS, BUT NEW GAS -- SAME SLIPPAGE. I HAVE CONTACTED FCA (MANUF) AND WILL TRY TO RESOLVE. THE GAS MILAGE IS ALSO A PROBLEM AS IT IS NOWHERE NEAR THAT STATED IN EPA REPORTED ... HOWEVER, IF SLIPPAGE IS FIXED, THEN MAYBE ~28MPG IS POSSIBLE. VERY STRANGE FOR NEW CAR, IMHO. (WHEN CAR WAS <1000 MILES, MILAGE WAS ~26MPG FOR SAME TRIP ... THEN IT WAS ~24MPG ... NOW IT IS ~20MPG ... I AM NOW CONCERNED.)
Power train, Jul 26, 2016
IT APPEARS BASED ON RESEARCH, THE LISTED VEHICLES IS HAVING THE SAME TRANSMISSION ISSUES AS THE 2014-2015 MODELS. WHICH WITHIN SEVERAL PUBLICATIONS JEEP INDICATED THEY HAD RESOLVED THE TRANSMISSION ISSUE IN THE 2016 MODEL, THAT HAD PLAGUED JEEP IN THE PREVIOUS TWO YEARS. WHICH APPEARS TO BE AN INCORRECT STATEMENT.
Air bags, Jul 25, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE STATIONARY, ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, SHOULDER, RIBS, HAND, AND ARMS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION REPAIR CENTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Electrical system, Jul 25, 2016
VEHICLE HAD RUN UNATTENDED IN ENCLOSED GARAGE. VEHICLE CONSUMED ALL FUEL IN GAS TANK (ABOUT 14 GALLONS) RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD UP IN GARAGE THAT ITEMS IN GARAGE MELTED. PARTS ON THE VEHICLE MELTED. THE BATTERY WAS RUINED FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT, THE FUEL PUMP, INSIDE THE FUEL TANK, MELTED. THE FUEL TANK BECAME DISTORTED. PLASTIC WAS FOUND IN THE VALVE TRAIN AND IS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN SOURCED FROM THE MELTED FUEL PUMP. INTERIOR WAS DAMAGED AND FLAT SPOTS ON THE TIRES WERE CREATED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND IN PARK. THIS JEEP IS EQUIPPED WITH A KEYLESS IGNITION AND ENGINE STOP / START FUNCTION THAT SHUTS ENGINE OFF WHEN BRAKING TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN RESTARTS ENGINE WHEN BRAKE IS RELEASED. EITHER THE VEHICLE STARTED ON IT'S OWN, OR VEHICLE WAS NOT SHUTOFF PRIOR TO DRIVER EXITING. JEEP DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY AUDIBLE ALERT TO THE DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AFTER THE KEY FOB HAS LEFT THE VEHICLE OR FOB IS OUT OF RANGE. IT IS ALSO A CONCERN THAT THE VEHICLE CONTROL MODULES WOULD LET THE VEHICLE RUN FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS AND NOT SHUTOFF. GIVEN THAT REMOTE START WILL SHUTOFF AFTER 15 MINUTES AND THE ACC POSITION IS ONLY GOOD FOR 30 MINUTES, HOW CAN JEEP DESIGN A VEHICLE TO IDLE UNATTENDED UNTIL THE FUEL TANK EMPTIED? VEHICLE WAS ALSO OBSERVED TO BE RUNNING IN A PARKING LOT TWO WEEKS LATER. WITNESSES PARKED NEXT TO THE JEEP HAVE NO RECOLLECTION OF IT RUNNING WHEN DRIVER LEFT THE VEHICLE.
Engine, Jul 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE TOOK MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE REMEDY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FURTHER DIAGNOSED THAT THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,400.
Parking brake, Electrical system, Jul 20, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE PARKING BRAKE INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE WIRING HARNESS THAT NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 19, 2016
WHEN DRIVING ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY, I SET THE CRUSE CONTROL AT 58MPH. THE CRUSE SET WAS DONE AT THE CREST OF A HILL. THE CAR THEN ACCELERATED TO 70MPH BEFORE BACKING OFF TO 58MPH. THIS CAR HAS NEVER DONE THIS ON THIS HILL OR ANY OTHER HILL. IN FACT IT'S ALWAYS HELD IT'S SPEED VERY WELL. THIS MAY BE A ONE-OFF INCIDENT, NEVER TO OCCUR AGAIN, BUT I FELT IT NEEDED TO BE REPORTED TO THE DEALER AS I'VE ONLY GOT 6000 MILES ON THIS CAR. THE SERVICE TECH LAUGHED AND SAID THIS WAS NORMAL. I DISAGREE.
Power train, Jul 15, 2016
I WENT TO PASS A CAR ON A TWO LANE ROAD. WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS THE ENGINE REVVED TO A HIGH RPM BUT WOULD NOT SPEED UP.THE ENGINE LIGHT LIT AND A " SERVICE TRANSMISSION" MESSAGE CAME UP. IT STAYED IN 4TH GEAR ALL THE WAY HOME ( ABOUT 45 MILES). AFTER I GOT HOME I TRIED TO GO UP THE DRIVEWAY, ABOUT 100 YARDS, AND THE JEEP WOULD HARDLY MOVE. I HAVE 7100 MILES ON IT. THIS TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE RECALLED !! IT IS A PIECE OF JUNK. THE DEALER HAS HAD IT A WEEK AND I STILL HAVE NOT HEARD A WORD ABOUT IT FROM THEM. I DOUBT I WOULD GET MUCH OF A TRADE IN ON THIS AS ALL THE DEALERS KNOW THIS IS A BAD AND UNSAFE VEHICLE.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 4, 2016
WHILE USING CRUISE CONTROL, TRAVELING UP AND DOWN HILLS, THE SPEED WOULD NOT REMAIN CONSTANT. THE VARIATION OF THE SPEED WOULD BE BETWEEN NEGATIVE 5 MPH TO 16 PLUS MPH, WITHOUT MY FOOT BEING ON THE THROTTLE. AT TIMES WHILE TRAVELING DOWN HILLS, THE ENGINE WOULD ACTUALLY ENGAGE TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE. THE TACHOMETER WOULD SHOW THE ENGINE REV INCREASE AND YOU COULD HEAR THE ENGINE AS WELL WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I HAVE AN INCIDENT OF THIS ON VIDEO IN WHICH I HAD THE CRUISE SET TO 45 MPH AND WHILE TRAVELING DOWN HILL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 58 MPH, WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE THROTTLE. I WANTED TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL TO GET BETTER GAS MILEAGE ON THE HIGHWAY, BUT WOULD OFTEN HAVE TO HIT MY BREAKS TO AVOID THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME DUE TO RAPID ACCELERATION. AFTER DISCOVERING THIS ISSUE, I REFUSED TO USE IT AS A RESULT. THIS IS NOT MY VEHICLE, BUT A RENTAL VEHICLE. THIS ISSUE HAPPENED THE ENTIRE TIME PERIOD I HAD THE RENTAL I HAVE VIDEO TO PROVE THIS BUT AM UNSURE HOW TO UPLOAD IT AS ACCORDING TO YOUR WEBSITE IT IS NOT A SUPPORTED FILE FORMAT. I WILL PROVIDE UPON REQUEST. MY HUSBAND, WHO IS AN FAA A&P LICENSED MECHANIC, FILMED THE VIDEO WHILE I WAS DRIVING, AND SUGGESTED I REPORT THIS ISSUE. HE ALSO DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET TO DETERMINE IF THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE JEEP, AND FOUND THAT IT APPEARS TO BE, AS MANY ARE REPORTING SIMILAR ISSUES.
Electrical system, Jun 23, 2016
SAFETY RECALL S28 SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR THE DEALER FAILS AND IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THIS DEFECT, THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART ITS BEEN TWO MONTH PLEASE HELP!!!
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jun 22, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE IN REVERSE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE RENTED VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. ....UPDATED 08/29/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR SEVERAL TIMES WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK
Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 20, 2016
I WAS PULLING INTO TRAFFIC AFTER STOPPING AT INTERSECTION CAR WENT DEAD NO POWER IT WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON UNTIL I REMOVED KEY AND REINSERTED IT THEN IT STARTED. I WAS STOPPED PARTAILY IN ROADWAY
Other or unspecified, Jun 1, 2016
I PURCHASED A 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE WITH AN ACTIVE DRIVE II TRANSFER CASE FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF FLAT TOWING IT BEHIND AN RV. ALL PRINTED AND ON-LINE BROCHURES CLEARLY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE FLAT TOWED. I PAID A LOT OF MONEY FOR THE UPGRADED DRIVETRAIN AND WAITED 8 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY ONLY TO BE ADVISED A FEW MONTHS LATER BY FCA THAT THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER TOWABLE AS PURCHASED. IF THE CUSTOMER DESIRES TO TOW THE VEHICLE THEN THE CUSTOMER CAN PURCHASE A NEWLY RELEASED WIRING KIT AND PAY A DEALER TO INSTALL IT. ADDITIONALLY, THE CUSTOMER SHOULD UPGRADE THEIR RV TOW PACKAGE TO INCLUDE A MEANS FOR CHARGING THE CHEROKEE'S BATTERY WHILE BEING TOWED. CHRYSLER SAYS THAT THEY DEEM THIS REQUIRED WIRING KIT AS A 'CUSTOMER SATISFACTION' ACTION AND THAT THEREFORE, THE CUSTOMER HAS TO PAY FOR IT. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT CHRYSLER / FCA CAN GET AWAY WITH SELLING A VEHICLE AS 'TOWABLE' AND THEN SUBSEQUENTLY REQUIRE THE CUSTOMER TO PAY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO FIX THEIR MISTAKE? IF THE CUSTOMER CHOOSES TO NOT ADD THIS FIX THEN IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THEY DO NO FLAT TOW. THE CONSEQUENCE OF FLAT TOWING WITHOUT THIS FIX IS A POSSIBLE SEVERE WOBBLE WHICH CAN DAMAGE THE VEHICLE AND RV. IT COULD ALSO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF THE SITUATION GETS OUT OF CONTROL. THE RECALL CENTER SENT OUT A NOTIFICATION OF THE ISSUE TO CUSTOMERS, BUT THEY ARE NOT CONSIDERING THIS A RECALL ISSUE. INSTEAD, THEY ARE ADVISING CUSTOMERS THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE AND TO DEAL WITH IT ON THEIR OWN.
Seats, May 27, 2016
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER HEADRESTS ARE ANGLED TOO FAR FORWARD AND CAUSE DISCOMFORT WHILE DRIVING.
Steering, May 11, 2016
JEEP WOBBLE WHEN FLAT TOWING. I HAVE NOT PERSONALLY EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM, BUT FCA/JEEP IS AWARE AND ISSUED ADDENDUM CARD - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION S13 - AND ACCESSORY KIT -PART # 68321424AA -. AND I IHAVE BEEN TOLD BY JEEP DEALER THE KIT IS NOT IN PRODUCTION AND CUSTOMER CHARGE IS $201.00 FOR PART + INSTALLATION. FIRST BECAME AWARE OF PROBLEM 4-28-16
Power train, Electronic stability control (ESC), Fuel/propulsion system, May 3, 2016
FIRST OF ALL, THIS IS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. I BOUGHT IT 6 WEEKS AGO AND IT HAS LESS THAN 3000K MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND IT SHUT DOWN/ STALLED OUT. HOW CAN A NEW VEHICLE JUST LOOSE POWER? THE DASHBOARD TOLD ME SERVICE THE TRANSMISSION. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE JEEP SAT IN THE MEDIAN OF A 4 LANE BUSY HIGHWAY JUST RUNNING. IT TOOK AN HOUR FOR ROADSIDE SERVICE TO HAVE A TOW TRUCK TO COME TO ME. MY BABY, PUPPY AND I WERE JUST STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BAD STORM. JEEP KNOWS OF THIS. THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT THEIR CONSUMERS. NOW MY LIFE IS IN DANGER WITH THIS PIECE OF CRAP. CRAP THAT COSTS ME $26K! THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER TOLD ME I WAS HIS 4TH CUSTOMER TODAY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE OTHERS WHO HAVE THIS EXACT MODEL. PLEASE DO NOT BUY! YOUR LIFE WILL BE IN JEOPARDY OR AT THE HANDS OF AN UNMERCIFUL COMPANY. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THEY DIDN'T EVEN WANT IT BACK. I'M JUST STUCK!
Steering, Mar 21, 2016
JEEP ACTIVELY MARKETS AND PROMOTES THE CHEROKEE AS TOWABLE FOUR-WHEELS-ON-THE-GROUND BEHIND MOTORHOMES. BEFORE I PURCHASED MY 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK IN NOVEMBER, 2015, I CONFIRMED BY REFERENCE TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL THAT THIS WAS TRUE. IN FEBRUARY, 2016, I BEGAN TO SEE DISCUSSIONS IN THE FAMILY MOTOR COACH ASSOCIATION (FMCA) MAGAZINE, AND IN THE FMCA WEBSITE FORUMS AS TO A TOWING ISSUE WHEN THE JEEP CHEROKEE IS TOWED FOUR-ON-THE-GROUND BEHIND A MOTORHOME; THE ISSUE BEING A SEVERE WOBBLE IN THE JEEP CHEROKEE'S FRONT END--SEVERE ENOUGH TO DESTABILIZE THE MOTORHOME. JEEP ISSUED SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER 08-022-16 ON FEBRUARY 24, 2016, WHICH NOT ONLY RETROACTIVELY REQUIRES AN "ACCESSORY KIT TO ENHANCE FLAT TOW PERFORMANCE" (PART NO. 68321424AA), BUT REVISED THE JEEP CHEROKEE'S OWNER'S MANUAL PROHIBITING FLAT TOWING WITHOUT THIS ACCESSORY. THE PROBLEM IS THAT MY JEEP DEALER SAYS THIS ACCESSORY IS NOT AVAILABLE (AS OF MARCH 21, 2016), AND DOESN'T KNOW WHEN IT WILL BE. JEEP APPARENTLY IS LETTING THEIR CUSTOMERS BEAR THIS BURDEN ALONE, AS I HAVE NOT HAD ANY COMMUNICATION FROM JEEP, AND CANNOT FIND ANY EVIDENCE THAT ANY OTHER JEEP CHEROKEE OWNER HAS, EITHER. THE DILEMMA WE FACE IS THAT THE SEASON FOR EXTENDED MOTORHOME TRIPS IS UPON US, AND WE ARE FACED WITH TWO UNACCEPTABLE CHOICES: 1) CANCEL LONG-PLANNED, EXPENSIVE TRIPS, OR 2) TOW OUR JEEP CHEROKEES WITHOUT THE ACCESSORY "FIX" THAT JEEP HAS NOT MADE AVAILABLE.
Power train, Mar 4, 2016
I WAS APPROACHING A DIP IN THE ROADWAY AND A SHARP LEFT CURVE ON A HIGHWAY SO I SLOWED DOWN TO APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. WHEN I WAS IN THE TURN I ACCELERATED AND THE ENGINE DIDN'T RESPOND. I LET UP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THEN ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. BY THIS TIME I HAD SLOWED DOWN SO MUCH THAT I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT BEING STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND. FOR THE THIRD TIME I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THIS TIME THE ENGINE RESPONDED. THERE WAS NO CHECK ENGINE, CHECK TRANSMISSION OR ANY OTHER WARNING THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ABOUT 40 MILES AFTER THE PREVIOUS ISSUE, I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE TO PASS A VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE AGAIN DID NOT RESPOND SEVERAL TIMES. AT THIS POINT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND SO DID A SERVICE TRANSMISSION DASH BOARD INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. I THEN EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND STOPPED AT A RED TRAFFIC SIGNAL. WHEN I ACCELERATED TO PROCEED THROUGH THE NOW GREEN TRAFFIC SIGNAL, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE CAR MOVED AT A VERY SLOW SPEED. IT SEEMED TO ME AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS "SLIPPING" OR WAS IN A MUCH HIGHER GEAR THAN IT SHOULD BE IN. I HAD THE JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK EDITION WITH A V6 ENGINE FLAT BEDDED TO A NEAR BY JEEP DEALER. THIS JEEP HAD ONLY 800(EIGHT HUNDRED) MILES ON IT. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT A TRANSMISSION HOSE HAD NOT BEEN CONNECTED PROPERLY CAUSING TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK OUT. I FEEL THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN SOME SORT OF INDICATION THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID HAD LEAKED OUT. I BELIEVE THAT I SHOULDN'T FIND OUT THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED OUT THE WAY I DID. I FEEL THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS DESIGN. WHEN I PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL I EXPECT TO BE PROPELLED FORWARD. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE RESPONDED AS DESIGNED. THEY SAID IT WAS A "FAIL SAFE". THIS VEHICLE IS DESIGNED WITH NO TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TO CHECK THE LEVEL OF FLUID
Power train, Mar 1, 2016
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE ENGINE LURCHED FORWARD AND DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, I WAS LUCKY I WAS NOT KILLED. CALLED DEALER AND THEY TOWED IT. AFTER KEEPING IT FOR WEEKS WITH NO LOANER, THEY TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED, THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. EVERY OTHER JEEP OWNER I KNOW HAS HAD FAILED TRANSMISSIONS. IT IS NOT SAFE FOR MY KIDS AND FAMILY. THE COMPANY LIES TO SELL CARS AND NEVER FIXED THE PROBLEM. I OWNED OTHER 2014 AND 2015 OF SAME MODEL AND THEY ALSO FAILED AND I REPORTED IT SEVERAL TIMES BUT THEY KEEP ON SELLING IT. DEALERS ALWAYS LIE AND WANT TO SELL YOU A TIMEBOMB, COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING TO BLOW UP SOONER OR LATER. I WORK AT A JEEP DEALER AND KNOW FIRST HAND AND MOST OF THESE MODELS ARE TOWED BACK WITH BROKEN ENGINES AND TRANSMISSIONS. DO NOT BUY OR RECOMMEND THIS CAR! IT IS DANGEROUS AND THE DESIGN IS BAD! MOST THE LONGTERM MAGAZINE REVIEWERS ARE LIARS, BECAUSE REAL OWNERS ARE UNHAPPY WITH THIS JUNK. IT IS NOT A REAL JEEP AND LOOKS TERRIBLE LIKE A NISSAN JUKE. STAY AWAY FROM THIS GARBAGE!
Power train, Feb 26, 2016
ONLY HAD 262 MILES ON OUR NEW 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE WHEN WE STARTED HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. AT FIRST IT WOULDN'T REVERSE ONE DAY AND THEN WE COULDN'T GET IT TO GO PAST FIRST GEAR WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. IT HAD A STRONG CHEMICAL BURNING SMELL. THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE PARKING LIGHT., DROVE IT TO THE JEEP DEALER WE BOUGHT IT FROM AFTER ARGUING WITH THEM OVER THE PHONE. THEY CHECKED IT OUT AND HAD TO CONTACT THE FACTORY. THEY ENDED UP HAVING IT FOR A MONTH AND HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION.
Power train, Feb 3, 2016
VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER TO TRANSMISSION WHILE TRAVELING DOWN ROAD. ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING BUT ALL ATTEMPTS TO GET TRANS. TO ENGAGE FAILED. LEFT US STRANDED IN A TRAVEL LANE ON HIGHWAY. POLICE CALLED FOR SAFETY WHILE WAITING FOR ROAD SIDE TOWING. TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER HAS HAD VEHICLE FOR 5 DAYS NOW REPLACING MANY PARTS UNSUCCESSFULLY AND NOW SAYS PROBABLY NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION. ITS ONLY 2 WEEKS OLD WITH 265 MI. THIS IS A FAULTY DANGEROUS VEHICLE! NOW I KNOW THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON AND THERE IS NO FIX. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED . THE 9 SPD. AUTO TRANSMISSION DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AND WILL GET PEOPLE HURT OR KILLED.