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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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21-014-172022-08-08. 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.
21014162022-07-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Transmission Diagnostic And Shift Enhancements.
21007162022-07-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Motor Position Enhancements.
21001162022-07-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Transmission Diagnostic And Shift Enhancements.
2100116 REV B2022-07-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Transmission Diagnostic And Shift Enhancements.
18034162022-07-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN. Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements.
18029162022-07-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN. Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements.
1802916 REV A2022-07-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements.
18014162022-07-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements.
1801416 REV A2022-07-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements.
18002162022-07-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest
1800216 REV B2022-07-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest
1800216 REV A2022-07-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest
21-017-21 Rev. A2021-06-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; 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.
21-017-212021-06-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; 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.
W84 Combo Phase32021-05-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update
S2008000113 Rev.2021-05-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
68317170A2021-05-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 9 Speed transaxle.
W84 Combo Phase22021-03-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update
21-001-16 REV. C2020-10-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. 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. C2020-10-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; 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.
18-064-202020-09-28. Service bulletin. STEERING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following DTCs:P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. U1504 - Implausible Message Data Length Received From Steering Angle Sensor. 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 software enhancements are available:Calibration update to allow the throttle body to be cycled while the engine is off, for diagnostic purposes. Calibration update for a slight push in the vehicle that may be felt when coasting down during a 8th to 7th gear downshift. Vehicle shudder at stop/start with A/C on.
90042442020-05-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. COOLER, Transmission Oil Work procedure to address fluid leak issue with the transmission oil cooler on the MP (Part # 68249191A$), KL (Part # 68399021A$) and RU (Part # 68217322A$) needs to be followed. Service Instructions for the Condition of a TOC fluid leak: 1) Mark the leakage area if visible to assist in diagnosis and determination of the area where the leak has occurred. 2) If fluid leak was caused by damage or leakage at the transmission oil cooler: - Replace transmission oil cooler - Test drive and verify no additional fluid leaks 3) If fluid leak was caused by leak at quick connect fittings: - Replace transmission oil cooler lines - Test drive and verify no additional fluid leaks
18-107-152019-05-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. Flash: 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 the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: ? B10EA - Blower Motor Control Circuit High. ? B10E9 - Blower Motor Control Circuit Low. ? P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. In addition the customer may notice the following condition: ? Vehicle shudder at stop/start with A/C on.
21-059-152019-05-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. 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) 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. 3.2L Engine (Sales Code EBH) 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. ? 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.

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