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2016 Jeep Cherokee Fuel System Problems

11 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data

11
Complaints
1
Crashes
Jan 2020Sep 2025
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (11)

criticalFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Sep 2025

Took vehicle to Mechanic Shop as I kept smelling gas . Especially when I fill my tank with gas. At first I thought it was incidental but the smell was confirmed as the mechanic checked my car he discovered a gas leak from the GAS TANK!

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NHTSA #: 11689932
criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CrashFiled: Aug 2022

January 4, 2022 I was in and accident. My vehicle was in the repair shop for 90 days. The car was repaired and was in good working order.

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NHTSA #: 11478911
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2018

Shortly after fueling my vehicle my vehicle will lose all acceleration. It has been a problem since the car was first purchased and continues with 30,000 miles. It occurs about 70% of the time after fueling.

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NHTSA #: 11078264
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep cherokee. While exiting the driveway, the contact observed a fuel spill under the vehicle near the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 10980890
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2016

I was pulling into traffic after stopping at intersection car went dead no power it would not turn back on until I removed key and reinserted it then it started. I was stopped partaily in roadway

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NHTSA #: 10875461
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2024

I received an FCA recall notice, GW270231, for my 2016 Jeep Cherokee Latitude related to the Catalyst Efficiency-U90 recall on 1/22/24. I attempted to schedule a recall service appointment at two different local Jeep/Chrysler dealerships. The first one (Aritioli Jeep) Enfield, CT.

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NHTSA #: 11574249
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2020

While driving on highway or locally I have been experiencing when accelerating and it feels like the fuel pump/fuel injection is not running correctly. The problem starts at 20mp / 40 MPH and at time at 60mph. I have brough it back to allen mello in nashua where I had bought the jeep and the service department can't get figure out the problem.

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NHTSA #: 11302242
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2019

Engine shuts off on sharp turns. Display center says message saying vechicle must be stopped to change gears and shuts off engine. The shifter was not touched when message came up.

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NHTSA #: 11203062
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2019

Engine shuts off while turning sharp turn. Hesitates to restart

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NHTSA #: 11203063
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2019

Periodic strong gas smell in cabin.

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NHTSA #: 11193112
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2016

Mileage MPG is nowhere near epa sticker displayed on jeep when purchased. Perhaps this is due to mechanical problems? (see tranny slippage report) same trip, same/similar driving conditions, no stop-and-go traffic, flat-ish highway, no wind, hot weather [I.e.

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NHTSA #: 10888656

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