2016 Jeep Cherokee Service and Repair Manual

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2016 Jeep Cherokee service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • Limited Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Overland Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Latitude Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Sport Sport Utility 4-Door
  • 75th Anniversary Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Trailhawk Sport Utility 4-Door
  • North Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.2L 3239CC 198Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.4L 2360CC 144Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2016 Jeep Cherokee Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #23V30200027/04/2023Component: 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 transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of

Consequence

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an uninte

Remedy

FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update, free of charge. Owner no

NHTSA #20V34300011/06/2020Component: 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 the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differe

Consequence

A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A loss of the Park function can ca

Remedy

FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle

NHTSA #23V33800011/05/2023Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

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 ignit

Consequence

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. De

NHTSA #16V28400011/05/2016Component: 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 halfshaft may have been incorrectly manufactured c

Consequence

A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right halfshaft, free of charge. The recal

NHTSA #16V28700011/05/2016Component: 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 left halfshaft may have been incorrectly manufacture

Consequence

A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left halfshaft, free of charge. The recall

NHTSA #16V59000010/08/2016Component: SEATS

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 hav

Consequence

Loose fasteners may allow the seats to move, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants in

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats or seat sets, free of charge. The r

NHTSA #15V82600009/12/2015Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 18, 2015, to September 10, 2015 and equipped with the power liftgate option. In the affect

Consequence

A short circuit in the module increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the module and connectors for corrosion, repla

TSB #11030035

Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

TSB #11028904

Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

TSB #11026812

Service 4wd Light On, AWD System Service Required Message Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C14A7-97 PTU Motor Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked.

TSB #11022027

Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.

TSB #11022026

Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.

TSB #11022012

Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.

TSB #11022011

Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.

TSB #11022003

Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates

Showing the 8 most recent of 449 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20191216Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported4 injured

THE TWO FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WE WAS HIT INTO A CEMENT DIVIDER ON FREEWAY WHILE GOING 65TO 70 MPH. FLIPPED ROLLED 5TO6 TIMES ON ALL SIDES OF CAR LANDED ON THE TOP AND THE FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT

20191216Component: STRUCTURE:BODYCrash reported4 injured

THE TWO FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WE WAS HIT INTO A CEMENT DIVIDER ON FREEWAY WHILE GOING 65TO 70 MPH. FLIPPED ROLLED 5TO6 TIMES ON ALL SIDES OF CAR LANDED ON THE TOP AND THE FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT

20210219Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported2 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER IT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AS SHE REAR ENDED TW

20181023Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

VEHICLE WAS HEADING DOWN A CITY STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. ANOTHER CAR PULLED INTO TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF JEEP AND HIT HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CAR WAS TOTALED AND THE DRIVER WAS

20240507Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

Cruise control would not disengage. Instead it accelerated me to 85 mph is rush hour traffic. The car continued to accelerate will out responding to any commands to turn off cruise control. Second tim

Showing the 5 most serious of 2033 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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