2016 Jeep Cherokee steering problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving or idle at the light the ABS light, traction control light and parking brake light come on and have a loss power steering.”
filed May 9, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the message “4WD/Pull Over” was displayed, and the Low Oil warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact became aware of the warning lights after receiving an oil change. Additionally…”
filed Apr 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 21 | 8% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 120 | 7% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 30 | 4% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 45 | 3% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 59 | 3% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 119 | 5% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 16 | 7% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 22 | 6% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 24 | 7% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 12 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.