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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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18-084-152019-05-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: 2.4L 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 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? B104D - Blend Door Control Circuit Low. ? P0133 - Wide Range O2 Slow Response. ? U0402 - Implausible Data Received From TCM. ? U1424 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received. In addition, some customers may experience the following: ? A Transmission Tip-In Bump (when accelerating out of 4th gear).
21-001-16 REV. C2018-06-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 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.
18-002-16 REV. C2018-06-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. 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.
18-002-16 REV. B2018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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: · **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.
18-029-162018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: 2.0L And 2.2L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: · **P112D-00-O2 - Sensor 2/1 Pumping Overcurrent.** In addition, the customer may notice the following condition: · ?Engine Stop Start Not Available? message in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) after disconnecting the vehicle?s battery.
18-029-16 REV. A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: 2.0L And 2.2L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: · P112D-00-O2 - Sensor 2/1 Pumping Overcurrent. In addition, the customer may notice the following condition: · ?Engine Stop Start Not Available? message in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) after disconnecting the vehicle?s battery.
21-014-162018-06-11. 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 unwanted activation of second gear start while in winter mode. The following enhancements are included in the software update: · Disable Winter Mode Second Gear Launch (Improve low traction launch).
21-001-16 REV. B2018-06-11. 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. 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.
03-003-162018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
08-039-16 REV. A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. 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.
18-032-172018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. 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.
21-014-172018-06-11. 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 less than desirable upshift in the transmission.The following enhancements are included in the software update: Min spark changes to prevent catalytic converter overheating. Transmission up shift quality enhancement in conjunction with Powertrain Control Module (PCM) reprogram.
RL305553A2018-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 9-spd Transmission: FOR NAFTA Market Only: If you are ordering this transmission please follow all wiTECH pop ups and Warranty Payment Guidelines. If this vehicle contains 1 of the 30 Diagnostic Codes in the 9 Speed Tutorial located on the Service Home Page then please follow the repair steps and submit a Topology report as well as a Vehicle Scan Report with the Warranty Claim.~
18-014-16 REV. A2018-06-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Flash: 2.4L 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 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): · P0101 - Mass Air Flow Sensor "A" Circuit Performance. · P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P0133 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. · P1607 - PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Rationality. · P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. · B104D - Blend Door Control Circuit Low. · U0402 - Implausible Data Received From TCM. · U1424 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received. In addition, some customers may experience the following: · A Transmission Tip-In Bump (when accelerating out of 4th gear).
21-014-17 REV. B2018-06-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Diagnostic and Shift Enhancements AN-K4-21-20170605 Refer to China Joint Venture (JV) released document AN-K4-21-20170605, for details on this service action.
21-015-17 REV. A2018-06-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Diagnostic and Shift Enhancements AN-K4-21-20170605 Refer to China Joint Venture (JV) released document AN-K4-21-20170605, for details on this service action.
21-001-162017-11-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); 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.
18-002-162017-11-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 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.
21-014-16 REV. A2017-11-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: Transmission Diagnostic And Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. Some customers may experience one of the following: A less than desirable upshift in the transmission. Unwanted activation of second gear start while in winter mode.The following software enhancement is included in this update: Disable winter mode second gear launch (improve low traction launch).
21-040-162017-11-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: Transmission Shift And Drivability Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. Some customers may experience a less than desirable upshift in the transmission.The following enhancements are included in the software update: Transmission up shift quality enhancement in conjunction with Powertrain Control Module (PCM) reprogram.
18-122-162017-11-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following DTCs: 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. P1185 - General Pressure Sensor Correlation. P0128 - Thermostat Rationality Error. C0501, C0507, C050D, C0513 - Wheel Speed Sensor Rationality Errors.
18-079-172017-11-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements-AN-K4-18-20170831 Refer to China Joint Venture (JV) released document AN-K4-18-20170831, for details on this service action.
18-048-17 REV. A2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements AN-K4-18-20170830 Refer to China Joint Venture (JV) released document AN-K4-18-20170830, for details on this service action.
21-013-16 REV. B2017-11-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 948TE 9 Speed Transmission Quick Learn Procedure This bulletin provides information on how to perform the new scan tool based transmission Quick Learn procedure. This procedure is required after certain transmission repairs or to improve a customer?s concern of poor shift quality. Customers may indicate that their transmission shift quality may be erratic.
21-001-16 REV. A2017-10-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 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: · Less than desired low speed drivability and response to accelerator pedal input. · Less than desired 5-4 coast down transmission shift quality. · Less than desired transmission shift quality. · Transmission is slow to upshift after releasing the accelerator pedal.

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