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2016 Jeep Cherokee Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Jeep Cherokee has 136 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee

Powertrain
597
Other
228
Electrical
200
Engine
136
Steering
52
Brakes
48
Speed Control
29
Airbags
22
Structure
18
Suspension
14
Lights
14
Visibility
8
Wheels
7
Seats
3

136

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 11, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Sep 25, 2025ENGINEPTU had to be replaced. Light on, check by a authorized dealer, replaced by my local dealer as the j...
Sep 5, 2025ENGINESubject: Possible Recall Repair Connection to Open Recall U90 Dear NHTSA, I am writing to bring to...
Aug 7, 2025ENGINEAfter purchasing the vehicle, I discovered it had an open FCA recall W90 (Tigershark MultiAir oil co...
Jul 2, 2025ENGINEWhen coming to a stop the auto stop turned the engine totally off. The car had to be shifted into pa...
Apr 1, 2025ENGINEHead gasket and cylinder head replacement. There are bubbles in my coolant and oil in cylinder #1. N...
Mar 15, 2025ENGINEI bought this vehicle a month ago and the engine stoped while I was driving 3 or 4 times.
Feb 16, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and unoccupie...
Nov 13, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at appro...
Jun 9, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed...
May 17, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine ser...
May 7, 2024ENGINE“Service Shifter” warning message comes on screen randomly and repeatedly. And my shifter lights all...
Mar 29, 2024ENGINEWhile driving on highway when I try to pick up speed motor starts to shakes engine light flashes and...
Mar 18, 2024ENGINEWhile driving engine suddenly turns off. After getting vehicle to side of road and placing in park, ...
Feb 3, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she...
Feb 1, 2024ENGINEMy car is subject to the U90 recall, but Jeep is not responding. When I contact any Jeep dealer, the...
Jan 15, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEngine light came on oil light came on. Had it checked..oil is leaking from the housing directly ont...
Dec 23, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at...
Dec 8, 2023ENGINEThe following happens approximately 2-3 times per month for the last 2 years: While accelerating,...
Oct 8, 2023ENGINEHeater line snapped at the neck of male fitting.

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