VEHICLE ENGAGES EMERGENCY BREAK AND SERVICE TRANSMISSION WHILE IN MOTION'REDUCING THE SPEED TO 0. IT FORCES A RESTART AND ONCE THE RESTART IS DONE VEHICLE WILL MAKE ABRUPT SOUNDS WHILE SHIFTING GEARS. STEERING WILL BECOME STIFF AND VEHICLE WILL DO THIS ON REGULAR STREET ROAD OR HIGHWAY MAKING IT DANGEROUS. ONCE VEHICLE IS RESTARTED A FEW TIMES SENSORS CLEAR OUT. IT'S BECOME UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
2016 jeep Cherokee engine problems
moderate 136 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
136
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
THIS IS IN REGARDS TO MY 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE. IN THE LAST 4 DAYS MY CAR HOW JUST COMPLETELY SHUT OFF 3 TIMES ON 12/23/18, 12/26/18 AND 12/27/18, WHILE I WAS DRIVING, PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN 4 TIMES BUT I DIDN'T DRIVE ON CHRISTMAS DAY. THE FIRST 2 TIMES IT HAPPENED I WAS LEAVING MY WORK PARKING LOT DRIVING NO MORE THAN 10-15 MPH. TODAY 12/27 MY CAR SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP L…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2016 jeep Cherokee?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 136 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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