Structure Related Problems of the 2016 Jeep Cherokee

Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the body (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the structure (ten problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Jeep Cherokee


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2016 Jeep Cherokee

The Body problem

The outside body of the vehicle is leaking, which is causing the park break module to short circuit. This is causing my vehicle to suddenly stop and lock up. This has happened three times so far.   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the liftgate was unlocked; however. The liftgate failed to open as intended. The contact noticed a burning odor. The contact drove the vehicle for a short distance, and the liftgate opened with the door alarm   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

On July 18, 2018 I went outside to get an item out of back of my vehicle which was stationary and I couldn't get liftgate to lift and I noticed there was smoke in my car, I opened the drivers side door and smoke billowed out.   Read details...


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