The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the message "Shift to Park(P)” was displayed, and several other warning lights were illuminated on the instrument cluster. The failure had occurred while exiting a parking lot and turning left. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle stalled and stalled while accelerating and changing lanes. There were no warning lights illuminated immediately, but then several unknown warning lights were illuminated. After the vehicle had stalled, several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. During several failures, the headlights and the hazard lights were not functioning as needed. The failure was intermittent but became a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed a tune-up and cleaned the fuel lines. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was taken back to the same mechanic who determined that the fuel cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the vehicle stalled. The contact researched and became aware that the engine had been replaced in 2017. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.
2016 Jeep Cherokee: headlights failing or too dim
18 of the 1,415 complaints about the 2016 Jeep Cherokee describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 5,000
- recalls
- 0
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
While driving doe the highway the Dashboard lights go out and headlights turn off. Headlights and bulbs go out frequently. Rear license plate lights go out even after bulb replacement. Kicks cruise off while driving and shift gear control warning.
I was driving mid day today and I noticed my display on the dash had gone dim as if the headlights had turned on and the dash lights dimmed expecting it to be dark inside. I then got a ding about the auto shutoff when stopped feature not working (this has been dinging for a few years and hasn’t worked since shortly after I got the vehicle in 2018, however it’s been working the last few weeks). I was pulling into a grocery store looking for a spot when all of a sudden the car died. I lost brakes and power steering but luckily was going slow. I turned off the key, put it in park, and it turned right back on. I pulled into a spot and then noticed the engine light on. I’ve read countless forums about this exact issue. Other owners have experienced this since their Jeep was brand new. I’ve had this for 5 years without issues until lately. Prior to the is event, my car was experiencing the same issue with the display dimming. A week prior to the stall today, I was driving around 70 mph when the dash dimmed and I think went completely dark for a bit. I got a ding about the auto shutoff and another stating that 4wd was not available. I tried to turn my headlights on and off but there was nothing. I didn’t have any blinkers either. I pulled over, turned it off and back on and all was fine the rest of the hour-long drive home. I am extremely concerned about it stalling, especially if I’m turning in front of traffic at an intersection. This is not uncommon and other owners are concerned for their safety as well.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep cherokee. The contact stated while driving during night time, when making a left or right turn, the headlights independently turned off. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer mall of georgia chrysler dodge jeep (4345 buford dr, buford, ga 30518, (770)945-0839) where the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated she continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at night, the high beams failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to the lia chrysler jeep dodge ram colonie auto repair & service center dealer, located at 2116 central ave, schenectady, ny 12304, where it was stated that the vehicle performed as designed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000. *dt
While leaving my office and making a left hand turn the car completely stopped mid turn. There was no check engine light on, no battery light appeared and the dash ,radio and head lights were still on. A message appeared in my dash telling me to shift into park and then shift into the desired gear. I then put the car in park and tried to restart it 3 times before it started again. Now the car does this on several occasions after being told by a professional that they can't pin point the issue.
Service shifter light randomly comes on and turns off when engine is turned off and restarted. Also overhead lights above the rear view mirror turn on and off occasionally.these things happen while in motion and are random. Also when in reverse, sometimes the parking brake engages.
Defective headlamps causing premature low beam burn out. Replaced the left headlamp 3/8/2018 and the right 5/9/2018. The left low beam headlamp has nurned out again after only 5 months and requires replacement. This is highly irregular.
The headlights are extremely dim since purchase. Have changed to different bulbs without any effect. The bulbs on this vehicle are halogen headlamps. The fog lights are always brighter than the regular bulbs. Dealer unable to do anything.
Headlights are inadequate, very bad lighting for night driving, not incidents but reluctant to drive at night
The headlights are to dim to drive the vehicle at night. I have read several post of tthe same issue with this vehicle. Dim headlights not able to see on coming lanes.
The headlights are extremely in adequate for night driving. Turning corners are blind spots and concern with hitting something unseen. Gives the impression of over driving yor lights giving concern with not being able to stop in time if something shud appear in headlights. Seems to be a "line" of illumination that does not illuminate above. This is all the time
Service bulletins that may apply
- 2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The
- Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Broken Input Spline
- LED Front Fog Lamps Flicker Or Intermittently Light, Are Dim Or Inoperative
- Transmission Wiring Harness Repair Or Replacement For No Start Or Stiff Steering
- Headlamp Leveling Switch Position Not Correct
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2016 Jeep Cherokee headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee?
18 of 1,415 owner complaints about the 2016 Jeep Cherokee (1%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2015.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee
Stalling 148Check engine light 125Loss of power 90Warning lights 90Jerking 59Oil consumption 50Won't shift 42Hesitation 33Grinding brakes 30Won't start 24Harsh shifting 23Adaptive cruise 20Engine failure 20Slipping 20Transmission failure 20Overheating 17No deployment 16Fire or smoke 16Misfire 15Water leak 15Steering lock-up 13Knocking 12Power steering loss 12Wipers 12Key fob 11Rollaway 8Brake failure 7Start-stop 7Fuel pump 6ABS 5Airbag light 5Screen failure 5Sudden acceleration 5
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