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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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Bulletins, newest first
08018162022-07-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM) software.
08014162022-07-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). This bulletin involves reprogramming the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) with the latest
5LC23DX9A2022-07-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Load Floor Handle.
S15230000162022-06-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. A Rattle Or Creak Noise Is Heard From The Dual Pane Sunroof Area.
23005212022-05-31. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; EQUIPMENT. Front Seat Side Shield Updated Service Procedure This bulletin informs the technician that when either of the front seat side shields are replaced the buckle will need to be replaced as well. If only the buckle needs to be replaced the front seat side shield will need to be modified. The technician will need to know the following: When either of the front seat side shields are replaced the buckle will need to be replaced as well. If only the buckle needs to be replaced the front seat side shield will need to be modified.
S18090000072022-05-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION. Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
S132022-04-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY. The Owner?s Manual and User Guide on about 99,000 of the above vehicles may have incorrect information regarding flat towing vehicles. Improper flat towing may result in vehicle shake while flat towing over rough roads.
23-015-162022-04-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. 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 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
23-015-16 REV. A2022-04-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. 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 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
23-005-21 Rev. A2021-06-28. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Front Seat Side Shield Updated Service Procedure This bulletin informs the technician that when either of the front seat side shields are replaced the buckle will need to be replaced as well. If only the buckle needs to be replaced the front seat side shield will need to be modified. The technician will need to know the following: When either of the front seat side shields are replaced the buckle will need to be replaced as well. If only the buckle needs to be replaced the front seat side shield will need to be modified.
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.
745952021-06-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Warranty Bulletin D-21-07 (X89) Power Transfer Unit - 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee (KL)
S1809000007 Rev.2021-06-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
W84 Combo Phase32021-05-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update
W20 Combo Phase42021-05-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
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.
68175510A2021-05-03. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Rear trailing arm/link.
S1809000007 Rev.2021-04-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer complaint may include engine oil leak/consumption.
90033572021-04-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) All vehicles equipped with a 3.2L or 3.6L except for model year 2014 vehicles with leak concern: 1) Ensure the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA) Cap O-ring is seated in the proper groove in the cap and not damaged or cut. 2) If replacing the (OFA) due to a leak detected between (OFA) and block. Ensure the torque on the 5 bolts are torqued to 12nm. If not record the actual values, torque to 12nm and contact the FCA employees listed below. 3) Remove the (OFA) and replace the O-ring and gaskets only (Kit #68191356A$), NOT THE OFA. 4) If oil was drained, add oil dye to ensure the leak is repaired. For model year 2014 vehicles replace the Oil Filter Adaptor. 5) When replacing PN's 68310865A$ & 68308741A$, it may be necessary to transfer the Oil Temp/Pressure Sensor from the old OFA to the new OFA.
09-002-212021-03-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 2.0L or 2.4L Engine Replacement This bulletin involves replacing the long block due to a crankshaft imbalance condition. These vehicles may exhibit a vibration in the engine.
W84 Combo Phase22021-03-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Customer Satisfaction Notification W84 Powertrain Software Update
W20 Combo Phase32021-03-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module (Revision 2)
23-005-212021-02-16. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Front Seat Side Shield Updated Service Procedure This bulletin informs the technician that when either of the front seat side shields are replaced the buckle will need to be replacedas well. If only the buckle needs to be replaced the front seat side shield will need to be modified. The technician will need to know the following: When either of the front seat side shields are replaced the buckle willneed to be replaced as well. If only the buckle needs to be replaced the front seat side shield will need to be modified.

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