2016 Jeep Cherokee: engine failure

Filed Nov 21, 2025 · Locks, Visibility · 50,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the parking brake independently activated. In addition, the contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. The contact stated that during the second failure, the parking brake independently activated, and the parking brake seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a parking brake module failure. The contact was informed of water intrusion and that the parking brake module was destroyed. The contact was informed that the parking brake module and the rear brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear seats and tailgate area were wet with water. The contact stated that the two reservoirs in the rear of the vehicle were almost filled with rainwater. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic. The contact had not been informed of the diagnostic result. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to an independent mechanic because the sunroof assembly was fractured. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact was not sure of where the rainwater was entering the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Nov 4, 2025 · Engine · OK

After purchasing the vehicle, I discovered it had an open FCA recall W90 (Tigershark MultiAir oil consumption/emission system repair). The dealer had not completed this recall prior to selling the vehicle. The vehicle was brought in for the W90 recall, and the repair was reportedly completed last week by a certified dealer. I found recall W90 because the car was overheating and stuttering on starts. The Safter Concern is that the coolant loss and erratic idle may indicate internal gasket or head integrity issues due to engine running hotter than it should, potentially leading to overheating or sudden engine failure while driving. This poses a serious safety risk if the engine fails at speed or stalls in traffic. I ask that the federal safety agency review whether recall W90 adequately addresses known mechanical and emission defects with the 2.4 L Tigershark MultiAir engine, and ensure affected owners receive a verified repair or extended coverage for ongoing engine and coolant-loss failures.

Filed Nov 25, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · MD

In December of 2021, we had an issue where the car braking system locked up while driving at a slow pace. Brakes seized without as if parking brake was on and we were unable to drive the vehicle. It was locked in place. Could not put in neutral, or drive or release any brake. We towed it to the closest auto service who ran diagnostics and determined it to be a faulty brake system. They replaced the Antilock Braking System module and reprogrammed it, and also replaced the brake sensor and brake booster. All for $2400. The car seemed fine until July 2022 when the brakes seized again while my daughter was driving it. We had to again have it towed and naturally went back to the place where it was originally fixed. They said the brake booster and brake switch were defective. They replaced both. Now on Monday 11/21 my son was driving the car in Philadelphia and the brakes would NOT work while he was approaching an intersection. He was slamming on the brakes to avoid hitting car in front and luckily he stopped just short of hitting car. The brakes completely seized, unable to put the car in park or drive and had to be towed to a service center. We then had it towed from PA to MD to Ourisman Jeep Service Center. They are saying that we need to now replace the vacuum pressure sensor and pressure line and possibly the brake booster again but they won't know for sure until the pressure sensor and line is changed. This is getting to be ridiculous and very pricey but most importantly-SO SO SO DANGEROUS!!! This is 3 times the brake have failed (without warning) in less than a year while driving. Jeep needs to do something about this or there will be major lawsuits on their hands. I did a search and it seems that this has been a repeated problem with this make, year and model car. Why has this not been taken care of? This is a huge liability. I will upload receipts for 1st 2 repairs but for this 3rd instance the jeep is at the jeep service and hasnt been repaired yet

Filed Feb 18, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 35,500 miles · AE

Vehicle was driving on the high way, 70mph, for 20 mins, exited the highway to 40 MPH and engine began making a rattling sound, shaking, backfiring, and acceleration became difficult, loss of horse power. Drove to nearest parking lot. Continues to misfire while in neutral and at idle. Turned off the engine for 5 mins. Restarted the car and the engine light came on. Car continued to make noises, back fire and idle poorly. Towed to a shop. Codes were identified in cylinder #3 spark plugs were checked to be fine, coils were checked to be fine, and cylinder #3 continued to so error codes. Car was left to have fuel pump injector checked. The fuel injector was not affected. Cylinder #3 was found to have no pressure and not operating. The vehicle has been "burning" oil, and needed to have oil checked on a weekly basis, oil changed on a by monthly schedule and if it was ever close to measuring low on the dipstick the automatic engine shutdown would disable the vehicle while it was in motion. The car is undriveable and now the fear is that the "burning" of the oil has damaged the engine cylinder beyond repair. We've been advised to replace the engine for a cost of $12,500 at only 35,000 miles.

Filed Aug 5, 2020 · Engine · 74,150 miles · NJ

I bought my car brand new in 2016. At 33,000 miles the engine failed resulting in the car shaking when accelerating in motion and the engine light came on. I brought it in and was told the spark plugs failed and they were replaced. At 58,000 miles the same thing happened again. I was told it was the spark plugs and these were replaced again. At 74,100 it happened a third time. I brought it to a different dealership. At this time, the car was almost 10,000 out of warranty. The dealership informed me that there was oil leaking out of my engine onto my spark plugs causing the spark plugs to mud up and fail and that I would need a new engine. After some arguing back and forth, fca, USA agreed to supply a new engine if I paid for the labor, which I did.

Filed Jun 20, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · 100,249 miles · CA

My 2016 jeep cherokee latitude 4 x 4 overheated bursting 2 cooling heater hoses, drained out all the antifreeze coolant. Mechanic hopes that head gasket will be the only damage otherwise can ruin the engine and that will cause a engine replacement which will be a very high cost.

Filed Jan 8, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · 63,000 miles · GA

While in drive the jeep cherokee sport (premium pkg) car cuts off in street 3x and hwy 4x and engine light turns on. Car also loses power/speed while in drive and engine light turns on when making a turn. Car loses speed and driver is not able to accelerate while on busy hwy or street.. Bought car new with 16 miles on odometer from chrysler jeep dealer. Manufacture warranty expired 2 months prior to this problem. Mileage 63,000 miles. I have an expensive extended dealer warranty. Chrysler jeep dealer says engine will be replaced w/ no deductible and no addl customer cost according to dealer warranty.. Oil gaskets blown also with excellent service record at chrysler jeep dealer.. No one should have to purchase an expensive extended warranty on a new car and have to replace an engine for a car under 5 years old. Car has one driver 62 yrs old, no accidents no tickets in 15 years this is awful for a 3.25 year old jeep!! Car has been at jeep dealership service dept since dec 31, 2019 for engine replacement.

Filed Nov 11, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 54,656 miles · NY

Engine failure while going around a bend. Steering completely locked up and breaks were none functional. Thank god I was only traveling at approximately 15mhp in town and was able to safely cost out of the way of oncoming traffic. My dashboard said shift to p (park) and then desired gear and the battery light illuminated. I tried to restart in park but jeep would not start. After about 15 minutes my jeep started back up and ran normal. My concern is if I was driving 70mph on the highway with my children in the truck (which I have to do everyday as I work out of town) what would have happened??? Would I even be writing this right now? There was no warnings, no lights on, no indication my engine would fail while engaged what so ever. This is a huge safety concern!

Filed Aug 20, 2019 · Transmission · 55,750 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep cherokee. While driving 60 to 65 MPH, the check engine and transmission maintenance required warning indicators illuminated and the transmission seized. The contact was able to shift into park and back into drive in order to reset the transmission. The vehicle was taken to dan cummins chrysler dodge, jeep, ram (2021 alverson drive, paris, kentucky 40361, (859)-987-5669) where it was diagnosed that the transmission wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,750.

Filed Aug 16, 2019 · Steering · 35,000 miles · MA · crash

Steering wheel seized when car was in motion on city street and car got hit at electric pole causing pole and wire damage and route closed for long period and car to get totaled and luckily I survived. Speed was around 25-30mph

Filed Jul 5, 2019 · Engine · 44,365 miles · IN

Vehicle stalls and cuts off while driving and steering wheel locked up without warning. No check engine lights on and no explanation. After several times it was found that the engine was completely out of oil. Oil consumption test resulted in an engine replacment from scratching on inside cylinder walls. New engine 11-2017. New engine is starting to do the same thing and is burning oil. Car will shut off.

Filed Feb 14, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 36,175 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep cherokee. While driving approximately 35 MPH and approaching a red light, the battery warning indicator illuminated, the transmission seized, and the vehicle lost acceleration. The contact coasted the vehicle into a parking lot and turned off the vehicle. After four attempts, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to yark chrysler jeep dodge (6019 central ave, toledo, oh 43615), but they could not duplicate the failure and recommended an oil change. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,175.