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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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S1908000028 Rev.2020-12-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. (Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
S1908000028 Rev.2020-12-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. (Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
31-002-202020-11-30. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishingthe suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels.
10-001-202020-11-30. Service bulletin. SEATS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Airbag Warning Lamp (AWL) Illuminated B0028-13 and B0020-13 This bulletin involves inspecting and installing a jumper harness in the front seats if needed. Customers may experience a AWL illumination. Upon further investigation, the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in memory:B0028-13 - Right Side Seat Deployment Squib 1 - Circuit Open. B0020-13 - Left Side Seat Deployment Squib 1 - Circuit Open.
24-007-162020-10-26. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY. 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. 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.
68175510A$2020-10-26. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT. Rear trailing arm/link. Customer noise issue due to loose trailing link If a trailing link is damaged or noisy, please call Steve Lin at Cell 909-569-5117 prior to removing the part. If you do not hear from us within 15 minutes please continue with the repair.
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.
S20080001132020-09-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
09-006-20 REV. B2020-08-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine.
90039682020-08-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. CONDENSER, Air Conditioning CONDITION 1: If it is determined that the A/C compressor does not engage due to a refrigerant leak at the receiver/drier plug on the A/C condenser, order the receiver/drier plug kit P/N 68447796A$ and follow the repair instructions included on the instruction sheet. CONDITION 2: For stock at the dealership of the below Part Number level or older ONLY, use kit 68447796A$ to change the desiccant BAG and the desiccant bag access PLUG before installing the Cooler on the vehicle. 52014588AD level and older only. 52014609AC level and older only. 52014632AC level and older only. 52014797AG level and older only. 52014948AE level and older only. 52014978AF level and older only.
S20080000932020-07-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:WARNING:LAMP. Blind Spot Or Park Assist Warnings, False Activation
S17210000162020-07-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Service 4wd Light On, Message AWD System Service Required
09-006-20 REV. A2020-06-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine.
09-006-202020-06-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine.
23-015-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
18-039-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
S20080000582020-05-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Rear Power Liftgate Does Not Unlock
S20190000022020-05-26. Service bulletin. STEERING. Hands On Steering Wheel Message In EVIC
S18230000532020-05-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Water Leak On Floor Near A Pillar
S20230000222020-05-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Window Slow To Raise Or Lower May Be Noisy
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
08-027-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 2.4L Ignition Coil Boot Replacement This bulletin involves replacing all four ignition coil insulating boots. 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:P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. Some customers may also experience the following condition:Rough running engine.

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