Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Jeep Cherokee has 597 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 4 powertrain-related recalls.
597
Complaints
4
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
| 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... |
| 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 ... |
| 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 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission, yes it’s available for inspection I was on the highway driving approximately 70 MP... |
| 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 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... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Service 4 WD warning light is on. Vehicle will not engage 4wd. |
| Nov 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and attempting to mak... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | 4WD disabled, service required light came on. After taking my jeep in for inspection I was told I ne... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Beginning in late October 2025, my 2016 Jeep Cherokee North Edition began experiencing a recurring e... |
| Oct 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | Driving on freeway October of 2025 and PTU failed causing loss of power and electronic emergency br... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Vehicle is stalling out. While driving down the road any accelaration is fine but when stopped at a ... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Multiple incidents from different shops after oil changes, car continues to leak oil from around fil... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My 2016 Jeep Cherokee AWD began showing a “Service 4WD” warning on the dashboard. At the same time t... |