2016 Jeep Cherokee Engine Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are engine problems on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee?
320 owners have reported engine problems on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee, 23% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 27,000–58,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
320 complaints 23% of all 2016 complaints 42,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (218 of 320). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.
Engine complaints by Cherokee year
Related recalls
No recall covers engine problems on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee. See all 9 recalls for this year.
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Other 2016 Jeep Cherokee problems
Common questions
What are common 2016 Jeep Cherokee engine problems?
Complaints most often name the oil / lubrication.
At what mileage do 2016 Jeep Cherokee engine problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 27,000–58,000 miles. The middle value is about 42,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2016 Jeep Cherokee engine problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Cherokee year has the most engine complaints?
The 2014 Cherokee, with 524 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.