One problem related to manual transmission floor shifter has been reported for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Jeep Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2016 Cherokee.
While driving 30mph in light traffic suddenly and out of nowhere service shifter message comes on hud. Vehicle has 24k miles all the red lights light up on shifter column. After researching hundreds of Jeep owners have same issue. Wiring harness short and entire floor shifter needs to be replaced. Problem repeats for many people. Some have had to bring car in several times with recurring problem - should be a recall.