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2016 Jeep Cherokee repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (14%)

Chart based on 14 repairs.
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2016 Jeep Cherokee repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (73%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Jeep Cherokee in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

53940 mi

C $500
Problems with pads/rotors. 
Jun 2022

63240 mi
Bushings and some rod. 
Jeep Cherokee in Indiana, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

14000 mi
Front proximity sensors kept seeing things that were not there. Tech made adjustments and reset system. No repair items. 
Jeep Cherokee in Florida, United States
Sep 2015 - Mar 2019
Mar 2018

34000 mi
Defective cell. Replaced under warranty. 
Jeep Cherokee in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2016 - Sep 2018
Jun 2016

1240 mi
Hood was rubbing on the fenders when it was opened and closed. The dealership re adjusted the hood and squared it up so that it was not rubbing. 

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2016 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

271-horsepower 3.2L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Jeep Cherokee in Iowa, United States
Sep 2016 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021

46000 mi

US $100
Engine began to miss, took to Woodhouse Jeep in Sioux City, IA and they diagnosed a bad ignition coil. Part ordered, covered under extended warranty with $100 deductible. Replaced and repaired the next day. 
Jeep Cherokee in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2016 - Sep 2016
Mar 2016

5000 mi
Drivers side strut and mountbwere broken, right at delivery. 
Jeep Cherokee in Maryland, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

19600 mi
Start Stop system inoperable light came on a little while ago, diagnosed as the Battery not giving enough Amps, replaced battery. 
Jeep Cherokee in Wisconsin, United States
Apr 2016 - Apr 2019
Aug 2017

14000 mi
Re-flash computer 
Jeep Cherokee in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Sep 2015 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

52080 mi

C $160
2 aluminum exhaust brackets had severe bimetallic corrosion making the exhaust rattle and move around. This also caused one of the flex pipes to crack. New mounts installed and a new universal flex pipe welded in. 

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2016 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

184-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Jeep Cherokee in Tennessee, United States
Jun 2016 - Jan 2020
Apr 2017

11000 mi
Wiper Arm tension replacement 

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2016 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

184-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Jeep Cherokee in Illinois, United States
Jan 2018 - Feb 2021
Mar 2018

26300 mi
Recall on loose wiper arms Backup camera not working. Replaced it. 
Jeep Cherokee in Iowa, United States
Feb 2016 - Mar 2016
Feb 2016

6000 mi
Front half shafts needed to be replaced with stepped half shafts due to wobble around 15-20 MPH while shifting into second gear. 

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2016 Jeep Cherokee Repair Histories

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