Electrical System Related Problems of the 2016 Jeep Cherokee

Table 1 shows 14 common electrical system related problems of the 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (255 problems). The second most common problem is related to the software (ten problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2016 Jeep Cherokee

The Electrical System problem

Within two years of owning this Jeep, the rear differential has failed, the battery has failed twice, they didn’t include the extra battery in this Jeep that every other model has so it needs a new battery every two years like clockwork to keep the power systems running normally.   Read details...

The Software problem

While driving in traffic suddenly lost power. Light on dashboard indicated something with transmission. Dealer inspected and said nothing was wrong mechanically. It needed a software update. We were lucky to have not been rear ended. If nothing was wrong mechanically, it should not have lost power.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

I keep having �service shifter� pop up where the speedometer is. It originally popped up about 3 months after I purchased the vehicle. It pops up at random times while the vehicle is moving. I have taken the vehicle in 3 times to have it looked at.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Jeep Cherokee model year vehicles:



Cherokee Service Bulletins
Cherokee Safety Recalls
Cherokee Defect Investigations