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2016 Jeep Cherokee Wipers & Visibility Problems

8 owner-reported wipers & visibility complaints from NHTSA data

8
Complaints
1
Fires
Feb 2020Nov 2022
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (8)

criticalVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Sep 2021

Unable to pump window fluid onto window, to remove road oil from window, do to the window washer fluid Reservoir, that has separated along the seam, at the bottom of the Reservoir. I STRONGLY believe this is a defect, since there was no accident, or anything else, to cause it to separated at the seam, at the bottom of the Reservoir.

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NHTSA #: 11434744
mediumVISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Filed: Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the parking brake independently activated. In addition, the contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. The contact stated that during the second failure, the parking brake independently activated, and the parking brake seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a parking brake module failure. The contact was informed of water intrusion and that the parking brake module was destroyed. The contact was informed that the parking brake module and the rear brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear seats and tailgate area were wet with water. The contact stated that the two reservoirs in the rear of the vehicle were almost filled with rainwater. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic. The contact had not been informed of the diagnostic result. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to an independent mechanic because the sunroof assembly was fractured. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact was not sure of where the rainwater was entering the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

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NHTSA #: 11700803
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Aug 2022

While I was at a stand still at a railroad crossing, the rear windshield shattered independently without impact. I did not see any warning lights prior to the incident. I had called the police department and filed a police report as I did not know what happened at the time.

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NHTSA #: 11478796
mediumVISIBILITY
FireFiled: Apr 2022

The contact's granddaughter owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while his granddaughter was at a stand still at a railroad crossing, the rear windshield shattered independently without impact. The contact stated he was not aware of any warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11460106
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Apr 2021

I bought my 2016 jeep cherokee brand new in february 2016. The wipers quit working during a heavy rain storm in myrtle beach. You turn the switch and they wouldn't turn on.

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NHTSA #: 11407272
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Feb 2020

The windshield wipers have randomly come on without being turned on and as of today will not turn off completely. They can be slowed to an intermittent position or run at full speed but will not turn off.this began to happen only while driving the vehicle, now they are on weather driving or in park, and only stop when the vehicle in turned off.

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NHTSA #: 11310200
lowVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Nov 2022

The right side visor came loose, not being able to hold any position, hanging to be a distraction and impeding view. The issue seems to be a plastic component of the swivel joint broke just above where it's reinforced by metal. I assume both sides have similar construction/design, at risk of this mode of failure.

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NHTSA #: 11495040
lowVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Mar 2017

Drivers side wiper stopped working while driving. The passengers still works unable to drive car when it rains.

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NHTSA #: 10958620

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