2016 Jeep Cherokee recalls

9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

23V338000 · Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)Electrical System recallAn electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.Park outsideElectricalFree replacement132KunitsMay 202323V302000 · Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)Power Train recallThe power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive…Engine & powertrainFree software update26KunitsApr 202320V343000 · Chrysler (fca US Llc)Power Train recallRelative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may…Engine & powertrainSoftware update67KunitsJun 202018V332000 · Chrysler (fca US Llc)Electrical System recallThese vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.ElectricalFree software update4.8MunitsMay 201817V824000 · Chrysler (fca US Llc)Equipment recallA list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf.EquipmentFree replacement62KunitsDec 201716V590000 · Chrysler (fca US Llc)Seats recallThe seat fasteners on the first or second row seats may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.Seats & beltsFree replacement1,827unitsAug 201616V284000 · Chrysler (fca US Llc)Power Train recallThe right halfshaft may have been incorrectly manufactured causing it to fracture without warning.Engine & powertrainFree replacement1,029unitsMay 201616V287000 · Chrysler (fca US Llc)Power Train recallThe left halfshaft may have been incorrectly manufactured causing it to fracture without warning.Engine & powertrainFree replacement52unitsMay 201615V826000 · Chrysler (fca US Llc)Electrical System recallIn the affected vehicles, water may leak into the Power Liftgate Control Module and result in a high resistance short circuit.ElectricalFree repair33KunitsDec 2015