Is the 2016 Jeep Cherokee a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
C5/10
The 2016 Jeep Cherokee Limited offers a comfortable ride and decent off-road capability but is marred by transmission reliability issues, which can lead to expensive repairs.
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Pros
- Comfortable ride quality
- Premium interior materials
- Off-road capability
Cons
- Unreliable transmission
- Lower fuel economy for the class
- Limited rear cargo space
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy (combined)
24 mpg
Maintenance cost
$500/yr
Expected lifespan
200,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Transmission problems
- Electronic issues with the infotainment system
- Engine oil consumption
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Active recalls (9)
The 2016 Jeep Cherokee has 9 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Electrical System — Wiring — Rear Compartment/Trunk (campaign 23V338000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- 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 causing it to fractur…
- 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 differential input splines …
- 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 drive power or loss …
- 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 ignition on or off.…
Recall data: NHTSA. Updated 2026-07-05.
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