2016 Jeep Cherokee Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 1,398 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee overview page.
What owners report
“ON MARCH 3/9/2017 I PURCHASED A 2016, JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED 4X4, 2.4L WITH 20,111. AT THE TIME OF THE PURCHASE, I RECEIVED A 109-POINT VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10992363 — filed 05/30/2017
“JEEP RANDOMLY SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. ENGINE IS GETTING REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 18 MONTHS.”NHTSA complaint 10984363 — filed 05/08/2017
“RETURNING HOME FROM 1ST OIL CHANGE SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE (2016 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT) 3 MONTHS PRIOR, OWNER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD IMMEDIATELY UPON…”NHTSA complaint 10972132 — filed 04/12/2017
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Jeep Cherokee have engine problems?
Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee: 313 of 1,398 complaints on file (22.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 Jeep Cherokee have in total?
1,398 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 35 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, 22 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
