2016 Jeep Cherokee · symptom sheet
Multiple warning lights come on at once
- 107owner reports
- 50,000median miles
- $700median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jan 13, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
542 of the 1,406 complaints on this car are about the electrical system. 107 of those describe warning lights.
Tick what matches of 107 reports
Warning lights on other Cherokee years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2020, 2021, 2022.
What this problem usually is
This sheet is for the moment the whole dash lights up at once: a string of warnings for systems that seem to have nothing to do with each other. Sometimes features drop out. Sometimes it's all gone on the next start. When that many systems complain together, it makes sense to look first at what they have in common.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the wiring (14 reports), the battery (11 reports) and the module (10 reports).
Recalls and investigations
3 recalls on the electrical system cover the 2016 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the Power Liftgate Control Module and result in a high resistance short circuit.
All 9 recalls on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the Cherokee
Electronic parking brake water ingress. Closed oct 29, 2023.
Software security vulnerability. Closed jan 5, 2016, led to recall 15V-508.
Electronic ignition failure and gas fume. Closed nov 3, 1976.
What owners paid
7 of the 107 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $600 to $2,300.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 34,000 and 64,000 miles, from the 85 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“UNKNOWN: Not had problems since I got it. 66000 miles on it and now itâs losing electrical power at random. Iâll be driving normally, but my dash will go black, all lights go out and the engine will go into neutral. When I let off the throttle and coast, it will come back to life and go back to normal.”
Filed Jan 11, 2026 · 66,000 miles
“On my 2016 jeep Cherokee limited my 4WD needs service along with my shifter popping up every now and then ref needing service ⦠all lights turn red and flash⦠Code: C14A7 - 97 Ptu motor Obstructed or blocked Google shows recall but when I look it up it shows not on my model.. Why ? Miles :114000 Iâm very disappointed.. will not recommend a Jeep again⦔
Filed Dec 10, 2024
“Instroment light come back on with all other lights ignition off. Runs battery down.”
Filed Nov 14, 2024
“Jeep completely shut down while driving and cars behind me almost crashed all lights came on would not shift back into gear very scary had to call tow truck. This is the second time .”
Filed Jun 21, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 107 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- "Shift to Park" or "Service Shifter" warning comes on 269 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 258 reports
- Service 4WD light or power transfer unit (PTU) failure 224 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 93 reports
- "Service Transmission" message or wrench light comes on 90 reports
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 87 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 81 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 62 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 51 reports
- Driveshaft, axle or transfer case problems 48 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 46 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 31 reports
- Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on 30 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 25 reports