2016 Jeep Cherokee Suspension Problems
14 owner-reported suspension complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (14)
While driving on [XXX] N in Jacksonville, FL on [XXX]. Driving below the recommended speed limit my Jeep Cherokee Sport started to rattle and shake so violently I almost lost control of the vehicle. I hit a small bump in the road, was forced off to the right side and the front drivers wheel broke off from the drum.
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Tl* the contact owned a 2106 jeep cherokee sport. The contact stated that his wife was driving at 25 MPH when the front wheel on the driver's side detached from the vehicle, causing the vehicle to drop to the ground. The vehicle veered off the road grazing a tree until it stopped.
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The RPM's on this transmission in this vehicle go up very high but the transmission does not shift into gear. The vehicle sputters and slows on the open road. The engine does run on all cylinders.
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The jeep stalled in the middle of the intersection! Several times and once as I was exiting the freeway !
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep cherokee. While the vehicle was being flat-towed behind an rv, the vehicle developed a wobble that was uncontrollable. The contact stated that both vehicles began to sway uncontrollably.
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Axle, driveshaft, and differential concern. The 4x4 warning light came on the dash and the four-wheel-drive system stopped functioning properly. Dealer diagnosed a failing PTU (Power Transfer Unit) and recommended installing an SOP PTU unit. Symptoms included grinding, vibration, and inconsistent 4x4 engagement, creating a safety concern during normal driving. Mileage at time of replacement (lights on dash 500 miles prior) : 49,536. Total repair cost: 2,416
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Unknown was traveling twenty five miles an hour heard a lot of thumping.Noises took it to the dealership Ptu is bad
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According to my mechanic the sway bar broke, also I get a 4WD system unavailable service required! Which is PTU module needs replaced! That is a rescalled issue, do to safety issues!
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My car has 123,000 done everything by book. Been report issues for over yr. Car almost got my killed by not stopping, turning, jerking on Accelerating and decelerating when shifting.
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The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal popping and clicking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated.
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I’ve had this vehicle for a few years now and at the time of purchase the vehicle had 16,000-18,000 miles on it. It’s a 2016 and I believe I purchased the vehicle in 2019 so I’ve had it for about three years now.
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Purchased 75,000 mile warranty with tob. Around 30,000 motor replaced. Oil consumption.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep cherokee. The contact stated while driving 70-80 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating. There were no warning lights illuminated.
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After purchase of my 2016 jeep, which had 8000 miles, I began experiencing strong shaking in the front suspension when a bump in the road was struck. I took the car to jeep, darcar in waldorf maryland. They could find nothing.
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