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2016 Jeep Cherokee Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 9 NHTSA recalls and 1,393 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2016 Jeep Cherokee

The 2016 Jeep Cherokee is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

9
NHTSA Recalls
9 recalls on record
1,393
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
35
Crashes + Injuries
14 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Jeep Cherokee (9)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Jeep dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V332000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V826000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V824000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V590000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V287000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V284000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V343000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V302000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V338000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Jeep Cherokee

Based on 1,393 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
602
Unknown Or Other
208
Electrical System
202
Engine
132
Steering
53
Service Brakes
39
Vehicle Speed Control
29
Air Bags
22
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Jeep Cherokee — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 0 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 0 complaints 2014 2,629 complaints 2015 1,774 complaints 2016 1,393 complaints 2017 1,318 complaints 2018 677 complaints 2019 1,559 complaints 2020 244 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2014, 2015, 2019 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Jeep Cherokee

Is the 2016 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Jeep Cherokee has 9 recalls and 1,393 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep Cherokee have?
The 2016 Jeep Cherokee has 9 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Cherokee?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Jeep Cherokee safe to buy?
The 2016 Jeep Cherokee has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 9 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Jeep Cherokee should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Jeep Cherokee are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2014, 2015, 2019.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.