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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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08-292-262026-07-29. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Unable To Clear C1494-07 And C14A9-00 After 45A Recall Technicians may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● wiTECH displays a mismatch error after performing recall 45A.
S1721000016 REV.B2025-12-23. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Service 4wd Light On, AWD System Service Required Message Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C14A7-97 PTU Motor Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked.
S23250000072024-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). MIL/check engine lamp comes on after performing U90 recall PCM software update.
S23250000072023-10-30. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). MIL/check engine lamp comes on after performing U90 recall PCM software update.
21014232023-08-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Broken Input Spline XJ1 Warranty Extension Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, a technician may find 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. This bulletin involves replacing the PTU assembly with an updated part.
914902023-08-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-11 (XJ1) Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Select 2014 - 2017 Jeep Cherokee (KL)
914862023-08-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Warranty Bulletin D-23-10 (XJ1) Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Select 2014 - 2017 Jeep Cherokee (KL)
W842023-01-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update
2101721-12023-01-17. Service bulletin. WHEELS; POWER TRAIN. 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.
745952023-01-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Warranty Bulletin D-21-07 (X89) Power Transfer Unit - 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee (KL)
2100116REVC2022-12-19. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Transmission Diagnostic And Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. 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.
1800216REVC2022-12-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination, or a slight push in the vehicle may be felt when coasting down while the transmission shifts from 8th to 7th gear. Upon further investigation, the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: · **U1424 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received DTC False Failure. · P2097 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Rich DTC Calibration Robustness Improvement. · P2099 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Rich DTC Calibration Robustness Improvement.** · U0402 - Implausible Data Received. · B10EA - Blower Motor Control Circuit High. · B10E9 - Blower Motor Control Circuit Low. · P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. In addition the following enhancements is included: · Vehicle shudder at stop/start with A/C on.
90037832022-10-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; STRUCTURE. Shifter - Automatic Transmission If a 2015 - 18MY KL ONLY is brought in with a ?Service Shifter? message on the cluster and/or the following DTCs are present indicating loss of communication with the shifter: U0103, U0103-87. Prior to beginning any repair, please call John Zbranchik at 248-576-0756 or Pablo Flores at 248-576-3972. If no reply contact Dil Weerasinha at 248-944-5967 or Jay Nagle 248-576-5657. If you are unable to contact any of the above, and all the DTCs related to loss of comm are STORED, first perform a vehicle scan with a wiTECH tool or similar and email the log to john.zbranchik@fcagroup.com and pablo.flores1@fcagroup.com. Ensure all stored DTCs in the vehicle are recorded in the log. Use the tool to clear all codes and ensure the ?Service Shifter? message does not return. If this is the first occurrence of this issue on this vehicle, do NOT replace the shifter at this time. If any DTCs related to loss of comm with the shifter are ACTIVE, a full bus log is highly desired. Please contact a regional tech representative to acquire this log. After the log is acquired, or if this is not feasible, check for loose/bent pins, spread terminals on both the male pin cavity in the shifter and the female connector from the body harness take out and all grounds. If no issues are found, replace the shifter and return it to the Quality Engineering Center (QEC).
21014172022-10-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Diagnostic and Shift Enhancements AN-K4-21-20170811 Refer to China Joint Venture (JV) released document AN-K4-21-20170811, for details on this service action.
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.
W202022-10-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Powertrain Control Module.
S19080001022022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. (Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
03005162022-10-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) This bulletin involves replacing and reconfiguring the Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) with the latest available software. Some vehicles may experience a constant high pitched whine coming from rear axle area.
18014162022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software.
21031172022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. The following software enhancement is also included:Improve shift quality.
S17210000162022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Service 4wd Light On, Message AWD System Service Required
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.
745952022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN. Warranty Bulletin D-21-07 (X89) Power Transfer Unit - 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee (KL)
21017212022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.

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