2016 Jeep Cherokee
2016 Jeep Cherokee in NHTSA data: length 462 cm, curb weight 1,669–1,788 kg and 9 recall campaigns.
2016 Jeep Cherokee at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee. Overall length is 462 cm (181.9 in), width 186 cm, height 169 cm and wheelbase 270 cm (106.3 in). Curb weight is 1,669–1,788 kg (3,680–3,942 lb). Against the 2015 model year NHTSA lists overall length 462 cm (2015: 462 cm) and curb weight 1,669–1,788 kg (2015: 1,669–1,788 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE 4DR SUV AWD | 462 cm181.9 in | 186 cm73.2 in | 169 cm66.5 in | 270 cm106.3 in | 1,788 kg3,942 lb |
| CHEROKEE 4DR SUV FWD | 462 cm181.9 in | 186 cm73.2 in | 169 cm66.5 in | 270 cm106.3 in | 1,669 kg3,680 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year, 1 of them with an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V338000 | 11 May 2023 | 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. NHTSA: park outside |
| 23V302000 | 27 April 2023 | 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 of park function. |
| 20V343000 | 11 June 2020 | 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 and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may… |
| 18V332000 | 17 May 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM… |
| 17V824000 | 21 December 2017 | EQUIPMENT | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged… |
| 16V590000 | 10 August 2016 | SEATS | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to February 5, 2016. The seat fasteners on the first or second row seats may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. |
| 16V287000 | 11 May 2016 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 30, 2015, to October 2, 2015. The left halfshaft may have been incorrectly manufactured causing it to fracture without warning. |
| 16V284000 | 11 May 2016 | 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 fracture without warning. |
| 15V826000 | 9 December 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 18, 2015, to September 10, 2015 and equipped with the power liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the Power Liftgate Control Module and result in a high resistance short circuit. |
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