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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| 18-107-15 | 2019-05-20. 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. |
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| 08-120-15 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Intermittent No Start And/Or Instrument Cluster 4WD Indicator Lamp Illuminated This bulletin involves inspecting the wire harness for chafing and repairing or replacing the harness as necessary. The customer may describe the instrument cluster 4WD indicator lamp is illuminated and/or an intermittent no start condition. |
| 53034160A | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. Part Description: Accelerator Pedal Issue Description: Vehicle has accelerator pedal fault code. Before replacing accelerator pedal, be sure to follow fault code diagnostic procedures in service manual. Make sure to check wiring and connectors. DTC P2299 is usually caused by a two footed driver and accelerator pedal should not be replaced for this fault. |
| 08-114-15 REV A | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. CAUTION: Confirm the correct radio flash file to the applicable model and family vehicle before flashing. A customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. ? Radio display screen may lock up. ? Back up display may not turn off. ? Loss of radio memory for skipped channels or incorrectly displaying skipped channels in the menu list. ? Charging schedule showing in the setting menu (FF BEV only). ? Korean language was not supported (APAC - Korea only). Enhancement: ? Removing the charging schedule from showing in the setting menu (FF BEV only). ? Adding Korean language support (APAC - Korea only). |
| 08-114-15 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. CAUTION: Confirm the correct radio flash file to the applicable model and family vehicle before flashing. A customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Radio display screen intermittently may go blank. ? Radio display screen may lock up. ? Back up display may not turn off. ? Loss of radio memory for skipped channels or incorrectly displaying skipped channels in the menu list. ? Charging schedule showing in the setting menu (FF BEV only). ? Korean language was not supported (APAC - Korea only). Enhancement: ? Removing the charging schedule from showing in the setting menu (FF BEV only). ? Adding Korean language support (APAC - Korea only). |
| 08-113-15 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Heated Steering Wheel Temperature Enhancement Depending on vehicle architecture: This bulletin involves updating the Comfort Seat and Wheel Module (CSWM) software for the KL/UF vehicles or the Heated Seat Module (HSM) software for the WK/WD/LD/LA & LX vehicles. A customer may describe that the heated steering wheel shuts off to soon, usually after 30 seconds and does not achieve satisfactory temperature. This is an intermittent condition and more noticeable at temps below 19.5°C (67.1°F). |
| 21-059-15 | 2019-05-20. 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. |
| 18-084-15 | 2019-05-20. 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). |
| 08-029-16 | 2018-06-25. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Accessory Kit to Enhance Flat Tow Performance The customer may describe that their vehicle shakes or bounces while being flat towed. |
| 68246267A | 2018-06-25. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Active Grill Shutter (AGS) This GPOP applies to all 2014 - 2016 KL & 2015 - 2016 UF vehicles. Prior to replacing an Active Grille Shutter (AGS) for DTC code U11E9 (Loss of Communication), please contact Stephen Koch at cell (248) 379-1220 or email (spk10@chrysler.com). If he does not respond within 15 minutes, please proceed with replacing AGS. |
| 08-024-16 | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancement This bulletin involves updating the RFHM software. Customers may describe the instrument cluster is illuminating by itself after the ignition has been off for an extended period of time (10 mins or more). |
| 08-016-16 REV A | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING. Flash: Heated Steering Wheel Temperature Enhancement Depending on vehicle architecture: This bulletin involves updating the Comfort Seat and Wheel Module (CSWM) software for the KL/UF vehicles or the Heated Seat Module (HSM) software for the W3/WK/WD/LD/LA & LX vehicles. A customer may describe that the heated steering wheel shuts off to soon, usually after 30 seconds and does not achieve satisfactory temperature. This is an intermittent condition and more noticeable at temps below 19.5°C (67.1°F). |
| 24-007-16 | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Flash: HVAC System Enhancement This bulletin involves reprogramming the HVAC control module with the latest available software. The customer may describe one of the following: · **The radio temperature display does not match the HVAC controller temperature display. · After a temperature slide bar movement, the radio display shows the temperature slider waiting for about three seconds and then the slide bar jumps again. · Insufficient heating or cooling inside the vehicle.** · After the ignition has been turned off for over four minutes, the MTC HVAC controls change to a different setting. The temperature setting should remain where the temperature was last set at. When the temperature slider bar is left at mid way point or less, the setting will revert to a cooler setting depending on where it was set before. |
| 21-001-16 REV. C | 2018-06-18. 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. C | 2018-06-18. 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. |
| 08-057-16 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: · Navigation failed message is displayed. · Clock not automatically updating to local time. · Poor or no connection to cellular network. · HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL vehicles). · Display goes blank/black. · Radio locks up. · Some Uconnect App remote commands do not execute with the vehicle. |
| Z5091195A$ | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The Telematics Module (and associated components) is the system responsible for these features. A power cycle may be required for the hands-free module for proper diagnosis.~ Please reference; 8T - Navigation/Telecommunication Diagnosis and Testing (DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HANDS FREE PHONE) |
| 18-002-16 REV. B | 2018-06-11. 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. |
| 08-027-16 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Instrument Cluster Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) software. The customer may describe the following: · The current gear feature is inoperative. · Fuel economy screen has a text overlap when using Polish language. |
| 18-029-16 | 2018-06-11. 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. A | 2018-06-11. 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. |
| 08-024-16 REV. A | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancement This bulletin involves updating the RFHM software. Customers may describe the instrument cluster is illuminating by itself after the ignition has been off for an extended period of time (ten minutes or more). |
| 21-014-16 | 2018-06-11. 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). |
| 23-015-16 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Water On Front Carpet Or In Rocker Side Sill This bulletin involves visually inspecting the sealer on the engine bulkhead area and water testing to diagnose leak path. Then repairing body seam leaks with sealer. The customer may describe damp or wet carpet in the front footwell or in the rocker sill. This condition is primarily found on the left side but may be on the right (Fig. 1) or both footwells. The cause of this leak may be due to a sealant void on the body seam, allowing water to enter the vehicle interior. |
| 21-001-16 REV. B | 2018-06-11. 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. |
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