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Service bulletins for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

450 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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09-003-232023-02-13. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly replacing the long block.
21017212023-01-17. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; WHEELS; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Broken Input Spline - X89 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves replacing the PTU assembly with an updated part. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P1720-00 - Output Speed Sensor-Wheel Speed Rationality. P215C-00 - Output Shaft Speed Wheel Speed Correlation. The customer may also describe one or more of the following: Grinding noise coming from under the vehicle while driving. Vehicle will not move.
21-001-162022-10-24. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Flash: Transmission Diagnostic And Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. 2.4L Engine (Sales Code ED6/ED8) Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, a technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) stored in the TCM memory: · P061B - Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance. In addition, some customers may experience one or more of the following conditions: · ** 5-4 coast down transmission shift quality enhancement.** · Less than desired low speed drivability and response to accelerator pedal input. · Less than desired transmission shift quality. · Transmission is slow to upshift after releasing the accelerator pedal. 3.2L Engine (Sales Code EHK) Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, a technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) stored in the TCM memory: · P061B - Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance. In addition, some customers may experience one or more of the following conditions: · ** 5-4 coast down transmission shift quality enhancement.** · Less than desired low speed drivability and response to accelerator pedal input. · Less than desired transmission shift quality. · Less than optimal transmission shift timing, driving up and down hills. · Less than desired Engine Stop/Start re-engagement or smoothness. · Transmission is slow to upshift after releasing the accelerator pedal.
21017212022-10-17. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; WHEELS; POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE); EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Broken Input Spline - X89 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves replacing the PTU assembly with an updated part. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P1720-00 - Output Speed Sensor-Wheel Speed Rationality. P215C-00 - Output Shaft Speed Wheel Speed Correlation. The customer may also describe one or more of the following: Grinding noise coming from under the vehicle while driving. Vehicle will not move.
2101721RevA2022-10-17. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; BACK OVER PREVENTION; WHEELS; POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION CASE/HOUSING; POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE). Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Broken Input Spline - X89 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves replacing the PTU assembly with an updated part. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P1720-00 - Output Speed Sensor-Wheel Speed Rationality. P215C-00 - Output Shaft Speed Wheel Speed Correlation. The customer may also describe one or more of the following:Grinding noise coming from under the vehicle while driving. Vehicle will not move.
08-064-162022-09-15. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Headlamp Leveling Switch Position Not Correct This bulletin involves running the wiTECH function: Configure BUX Headlamp Parameters. Customers may describe that the headlamp leveling switch positions are opposite of the actual headlamp positions (Fig. 1). For example, switch down position is headlamps up and vice versa.
08-039-16 REV. A2022-08-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Transmission Wiring Harness Repair Or Replacement For No Start Or Stiff Steering This bulletin involves inspecting the transmission wire harness and installing mastic patch. If rub through is visible replace wire harness. A small number of customers may experience a no start condition, stiff steering or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): · U0131 - Lost Communication With Power Steering Control Module. · U0100-00 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM. · P0512-00 - Starter Request Circuit.
18-032-172022-08-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; BACK OVER PREVENTION; WHEELS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, the technician may find one or more of the following DTCs: P1186 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range P0128 - Cylinder 2 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range P0101 - Mass Air Flow Sensor "A" Circuit Performance. P1066 - Cylinder 1 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range. P1068 - Cylinder 2 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range. P106A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range. P106C - Cylinder 4 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range. P0335-00 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. P1185 - General Pressure Sensor Correlation. C0501, C0507, C050D, C0513 - Wheel Speed Sensor Rationality Errors. In addition, customers may experience one of the following conditions: Less than desired idle performance. Intermittent elevated engine RPM at start up. Other enhancements included in this update: Min spark changes to prevent catalytic converter overheating. Active grill shutter diagnostics (If equipped). Electronic Start/Stop (ESS) improvements. Upshift quality improvement when engine is cold.
S18080001752020-05-26. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. LED Front Fog Lamps Flicker Or Intermittently Light, Are Dim Or Inoperative. A U11E9, or B16FB-15 may be set
S18080001752020-05-18. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. LED Front Fog Lamps Flicker Or Intermittently Light, Are Dim Or Inoperative. A U11E9, or B16FB-15 may be set
S18080001752020-04-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. LED Front Fog Lamps Flicker Or Intermittently Light, Are Dim Or Inoperative. A U11E9, or B16FB-15 may be set
08-064-162018-06-11. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Headlamp Leveling Switch Position Not Correct This bulletin involves running the wiTECH function: Configure BUX Headlamp Parameters. Customers may describe that the headlamp leveling switch positions are opposite of the actual headlamp positions (Fig. 1). For example, switch down position is headlamps up and vice versa.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.