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2016 Jeep Cherokee recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 9
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 1,410
Latest campaign: May 11, 2023

Recall summary by component9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	4	–	Apr 27, 2023	23V302000 20V343000 16V287000 16V284000
Electrical system	3	1	May 11, 2023	23V338000 18V332000 15V826000
Equipment	1	–	Dec 21, 2017	17V824000
Seats	1	–	Aug 10, 2016	16V590000

Safety recalls9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 11, 2023Latest campaign


May 11, 202323V338000	Electrical system: wiring rear compartment/trunk A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 23V338000 What's wrong 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. Risk A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Remedy 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 NHTSA 23V338000 · May 11, 2023
Apr 27, 202323V302000	Power train: automatic transmission A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V302000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Remedy 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 NHTSA 23V302000 · Apr 27, 2023
Jun 11, 202020V343000	Power train: driveline differential unit A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V343000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Remedy 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 NHTSA 20V343000 · Jun 11, 2020
May 17, 201818V332000	Electrical system: wiring If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V332000 What's wrong 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. Risk If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Remedy 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 NHTSA 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
Dec 21, 201717V824000	Equipment If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V824000 What's wrong 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 Risk If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire. Remedy 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 NHTSA 17V824000 · Dec 21, 2017
Aug 10, 201616V590000	Seats Loose fasteners may allow the seats to move, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V590000 What's wrong 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. Risk Loose fasteners may allow the seats to move, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants in the event of a crash. Remedy 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 NHTSA 16V590000 · Aug 10, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component1,410

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1,410Complaints filed

37Involving a crash

15Involving a fire

27Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	633	45	7	4	3
Engine	314	22	2	4	0
Unknown or other	313	22	5	4	0
Electrical system	297	21	2	4	1
Service brakes	93	7	4	0	3
Vehicle speed control	76	5	5	0	1
Steering	53	4	3	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	43	3	2	0	1
Structure	33	2	2	3	5
Air bags	31	2	16	0	17
Electronic stability control (ESC)	30	2	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	29	2	2	0	1
Suspension	21	1	2	0	2
Exterior lighting	20	1	0	1	0
Wheels	17	1	0	0	0

15 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Power train
“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the 4WD warning light illuminated.”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771142
Power train
“i took my 2016 jeep cherokee trailhawk to big star chrysler jeep dodge ram in webster tx. for campaign 23v302 (fca recall 45a).”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11768968
Power train
“Warning message of 4 Wheel drive overheating and disengaging. a few minutes later a loud pop occurred, and flames overtook the engine and drive train.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769081

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2016 Jeep Cherokee recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep Cherokee have?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The most recent, 23V338000 (reported May 11, 2023), concerns electrical system. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2016 Jeep Cherokee recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 4 campaigns. Others: electrical system (3), equipment (1), seats (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Jeep Cherokee?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 633 complaints out of 1,410 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 37 crashs and 15 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Jeep Cherokee?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer.

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Recall summary by component9

Safety recalls9

Electrical system: wiring rear compartment/trunk

Power train: automatic transmission

Power train: driveline differential unit

Electrical system: wiring

Equipment

Seats