Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Jeep Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Jeep Cherokee has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,414 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V338000 Electrical Short in Power Liftgate Module NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V302000 Loss of Drive Power from Damaged PTU NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V343000 Power Transfer Unit Input Splines May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V590000 Improper Torque on Seat Fasteners NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V287000 Left Front Halfshaft May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V284000 Right Front Halfshaft May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V826000 Liftgate Module Short due to Water Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 637 complaints
- Engine 315 complaints
- Unknown or Other 313 complaints
- Electrical System 298 complaints
- Service Brakes 92 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 76 complaints
Of the 1,414 complaints on file, 37 report a crash and 15 a fire; across all 1,414 complaints, owners report 27 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Jeep Cherokee has several significant recall issues, particularly with power train and electrical systems, leading to frequent complaints about loss of power and potential safety hazards. These issues contribute to higher maintenance costs and reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Transfer Unit | 50,000–70,000 miles | $1,200–$2,200 | very common |
| Electrical Wiring | 40,000–60,000 miles | $300–$550 | common |
| Halfshaft | 45,000–65,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Transmission fluid replacement every 60,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant system flush every 50,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loss of drive power
- Electrical system warnings
- Unusual noises from the power train
- Transmission disengagement
- Burning smell indicating wiring issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.