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2016 Jeep Cherokee

What 2016 Jeep Cherokee owners report most

The dominant pattern in owner complaints is powertrain trouble, particularly the transmission shutting down unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. Engine stalling without warning — sometimes requiring multiple restart attempts — and electrical system failures that leave the vehicle unable to restart are also widely reported. Brake-related complaints, which include software upgrades noted by dealers, round out the picture of a vehicle whose owners frequently report losing control of basic driving functions.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 45%
Owners report the transmission shutting down without warning while the vehicle is in motion, leaving the driver unable to proceed. · 3 fire · 7 crash · 3 injured
Engine safety 22%
Owners report the vehicle stalling without warning at driving speeds, with the engine requiring multiple attempts to restart. · 4 fire · 2 crash
Electrical System safety 21%
Owners report the vehicle stalling and becoming impossible to restart immediately, with the ability to restart sometimes returning only after the vehicle has sat for a period of time. · 4 fire · 2 crash · 1 injured
Service Brakes safety 7%
Owners report brake concerns prompting dealer visits, where dealers have applied software upgrades as part of the service response. · 4 crash · 3 injured
Vehicle Speed Control safety 5%
76 reports (5%) · 5 crash · 1 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 1,394 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.