Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Jeep Cherokee has 200 NHTSA electrical complaints and 3 electrical-related recalls.
200
Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 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...
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE STOPPED AT STOP SIGNS OR STOP LIGHTS THE EMERGENCY PARKING BREAK WILL ENGAGE AND UNABLE TO TUR... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The vehicle was a private dealer sale in... |
| Jul 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while the liftgate was closed, there ... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE AUTOMATIC START STOP SYSTEM SHOWS FAILED. |
| Jun 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Went to go to the grocery store and the Electronic Park Brake was engaged. Had it reset, went to the... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | WHEN AT IDLE AT A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT THE PARKING BRAKE WILL ENGAGE. I HAVE TO PUT MY JEEP IN PA... |
| Jun 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Component: Power Transfer Unit (PTU) [XXX] , but my VIN is not included. The power transfer unit has... |
| May 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | vehicle losing power even when on. Does not accelerate in drive or reverse. My issue is the dealer f... |
| Apr 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Parking brake module and connector got major water damage. My mechanic found over four gallons of wa... |
| Dec 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The outside body of the vehicle is leaking, which is causing the Park break module to short circuit.... |
| Dec 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The thing died randomly and locked the steering wheel. Dealer can’t recreate the issue and said they... |
| Dec 2, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle lost power while in traffic was running weird jerking check engine light came on A! Light ca... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | While driving doe the highway the Dashboard lights go out and headlights turn off. Headlights and bu... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | On my 2016 jeep Cherokee limited my 4WD needs service along with my shifter popping up every now and... |
| Nov 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Started hesitating and did it at random times. I had a tune up done and it continued. I thought it w... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Instroment light come back on with all other lights ignition off. Runs battery down. |
| Sep 25, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | The Vehicle stops abrutly while moving and engages emergency parking break and powers down and activ... |
| Sep 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On two occasions within 5 days while driving the vehicle, (the vehicle was in motion) it suddenly s... |
| Jul 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the liftgate... |