2016 Jeep Cherokee structure problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The outside body of the vehicle is leaking, which is causing the Park break module to short circuit. This is causing my vehicle to suddenly stop and lock up.This has happened three times so far.”
filed Jan 3, 2025
“Water leak on front passenger door floor coming out of cabin filter area. Concerned that it will cause rotting of floorboard body of vehicle. Dealer cleaned out plug but that did not fix the problem. Dealer does not know how to fix it. Read on several forums that this is a problem with other jeep…”
filed Nov 13, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the…Campaign 23V338000 · May 11, 2023
- In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the Power Liftgate Control Module and…Campaign 15V826000 · Dec 9, 2015
Related service bulletins
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.
31-001-25 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 16, 2025Aluminum 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.
31-001-25 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 14, 2025Aluminum 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
31-001-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 13, 2025
Structure problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Cherokee | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 20 | 1% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 10 | 1% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 84 | 5% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 110 | 4% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 27 | 7% |
| 1997 Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 1996 Cherokee | 47 | 11% |
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.