2016 Jeep Cherokee Technical Service Bulletins

450 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10176578May 16, 2020Engine. 2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine.
• 10175743Apr 30, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
• 10175686Apr 25, 2020Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Rear Power Liftgate Does Not Unlock
• 10175735Apr 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
• 10175623Apr 22, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Fuel system. COOLER, Transmission Oil Work procedure to address fluid leak issue with the transmission oil cooler on the MP (Part # 68249191A$), KL (Part # 68399021A$) and RU (Part # 68217322A$) needs to be followed. Service Instructions for the Condition of a TOC fluid leak: 1) Mark the leakage area if visible to assist in diagnosis and determination of the area where the leak has occurred.
• 10175733Apr 21, 2020Fuel system. Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
• 10175674Apr 17, 2020Steering. Hands On Steering Wheel Message In EVIC
• 10175671Apr 14, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. Water Leak On Floor Near A Pillar
• 10175664Apr 9, 2020Body and structure. Window Slow To Raise Or Lower May Be Noisy
• 10175505Mar 28, 2020Exterior lighting. LED Front Fog Lamps Flicker Or Intermittently Light, Are Dim Or Inoperative. A U11E9, or B16FB-15 may be set
• 10175092Mar 28, 2020Exterior lighting, Electrical system. LED Front Fog Lamps Flicker Or Intermittently Light, Are Dim Or Inoperative. A U11E9, or B16FB-15 may be set
• 10174172Mar 28, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system, Exterior lighting. LED Front Fog Lamps Flicker Or Intermittently Light, Are Dim Or Inoperative. A U11E9, or B16FB-15 may be set
• 10175494Mar 25, 2020Electrical system. No Start, Keyless Button Only Goes To Accessory, 3rd Brake Lamp And Left Rear Tail Lamp Dim
• 10175082Mar 25, 2020Equipment. No Start, Keyless Button Only Goes To Accessory, 3rd Brake Lamp And Left Rear Tail Lamp Dim
• 10174162Mar 25, 2020Brakes, Electrical system. No Start, Keyless Button Only Goes To Accessory, 3rd Brake Lamp And Left Rear Tail Lamp Dim
• 10175532Mar 4, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. 2.4L Ignition Coil Boot Replacement This bulletin involves replacing all four ignition coil insulating boots. 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:P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303…
• 10175119Mar 4, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. 2.4L Ignition Coil Boot Replacement This bulletin involves replacing all four ignition coil insulating boots. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find thatone or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set:P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303…
• 10174199Mar 4, 2020Electrical system. 2.4L Ignition Coil Boot Replacement This bulletin involves replacing all four ignition coil insulating boots. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find thatone or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set:P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303…
• 10173328Feb 26, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Key Programming, Security Pin Request, Pin Invalid
• 10173316Feb 14, 2020Body and structure. Water Leak On Floor Near A Pillar
• 10170314Dec 11, 2019Suspension. Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system. Replace only the part deemed failed by the diagnostics performed.
• 10170382Dec 6, 2019Equipment. RA3 and RA4 GPS Calibration Update This bulletin involves updating the radio software. 18.01.35 (BU Vehicles)
• 10220059Nov 21, 2019Equipment. Revised Customer Satisfaction Notification VB3 ? Navigation Flash
• 10169207Nov 21, 2019Equipment. Revised Customer Satisfaction Notification VB3 ? Navigation Flash
• 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
• 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
• 10220098Nov 20, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar® Glass.
• 10220097Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
• 10169249Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
• 10169247Nov 20, 2019Equipment. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
• 10169246Nov 20, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar® Glass.
• 10169245Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
• 10220063Nov 13, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. RRT 19-090 (Service Bulletin 08-111-19) 2013-2018 Multiple Vehicles RA3/RA4 Radio GPS Certification Error
• 10169211Nov 13, 2019Equipment. RRT 19-090 (Service Bulletin 08-111-19) 2013-2018 Multiple Vehicles RA3/RA4 Radio GPS Certification Error
• 10219998Nov 6, 2019Vehicle speed control, Air bags, Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear…. LATCH, Hood For the following concerns, please verify secondary plunger switch before replacing hood latch with primary switch. Please refer to service information for complete diagnostics of the secondary plunger switch which is located in the left front under hood on RU, MP, and WK/WD and left rear under hood on KL. 1) Electronic Stop Start Message on Cluster or DTC P152F without hood ajar illuminated. 2) KL Hood…
• 10169146Nov 6, 2019Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. LATCH, Hood For the following concerns, please verify secondary plunger switch before replacing hood latch with primary switch. Please refer to service information for complete diagnostics of the secondary plunger switch which is located in the left front under hood on RU, MP, and WK/WD and left rear under hood on KL. 1) Electronic Stop Start Message on Cluster or DTC P152F without hood ajar illuminated. 2) KL Hood…
• 10220078Nov 2, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. RA3 and RA4 GPS Radio Update This bulletin involves updating the radio software. 18.01.35 (BU Vehicles)
• 10169226Nov 2, 2019Equipment. RA3 and RA4 GPS Radio Update This bulletin involves updating the radio software. 18.01.35 (BU Vehicles)
• 10220071Nov 1, 2019Engine cooling. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
• 10169219Nov 1, 2019Fuel system, Engine. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
• 10168382Oct 11, 2019Equipment. RADIO, MULTI Media For RA3 and RA4 8.4? radio concern of reoccurring update request pop-up on each key cycle after a radio FOTA (Firmware Update Over the Air) has been completed, please DO NOT replace the radio. To recover the radio, 12v power needs to be disconnect from the radio to clear radio memory either by removal of the radio fuse or preforming a battery disconnect. Note: Fuse removal is the preferred method.
• 10166598Aug 28, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Flash Over The Air (FOTA) Software Update RA3 and RA4 Radio This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Flash Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update.
• 10166546Aug 28, 2019Electrical system, Engine, Engine cooling. CONDENSER, Air Conditioning If it is determined that the A/C compressor does not engage due to a refrigerant leak at the receiver/drier plug on the A/C condenser, order the receiver/drier plug kit P/N 68447796A$ and follow the repair instructions included on the instruction sheet.
• 10166537Aug 7, 2019Equipment. RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF". If either field shows "FFFF", please contact Mike Wielgat at 248-576-6696 or Rohan Negandhi at 248-421-9608 If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
• 10217460Nov 29, 2017Engine cooling. 2.4L KL Cooling fan If replacing the cooling fan for a P0480 -Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit fault code or inoperative fan, please call Sam Zarnegar at (248) 944-5703 prior to removing any parts. If there is no response within 15 minutes, please leave a voicemail, or send an email to [email protected] and continue with repair. Please include the VIN of the vehicle in all communication. Please return removed…
• 10216279Nov 29, 2017Engine cooling, Equipment. 2.4L KL Cooling fan If replacing the cooling fan for a P0480 -Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit fault code or inoperative fan, please call Sam Zarnegar at (248) 944-5703 prior to removing any parts. If there is no response within 15 minutes, please leave a voicemail, or send an email to [email protected] and continue with repair. Please include the VIN of the vehicle in all communication. Please return removed…
• 10224897Oct 18, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Body and structure. Shifter - Automatic Transmission If a 2015 - 18MY KL ONLY is brought in with a ?Service Shifter? message on the cluster and/or the following DTCs are present indicating loss of communication with the shifter: U0103, U0103-87. Prior to beginning any repair, please call John Zbranchik at 248-576-0756 or Pablo Flores at 248-576-3972. If no reply contact Dil Weerasinha at 248-944-5967 or Jay Nagle 248-576-5657.
• 10224880Oct 4, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Side Window Air Deflectors There is a new (side window) deflector kit P/N released for Cherokee. P/N 82215206 is coded with usage on black trim models (sales code +MMF). Kit P/N for "bright" trim usage should be 82213940AB (sales code +MMP). Please make sure parts personnel understand the distinction between the 2 different applications before ordering.
• 10224878Oct 4, 2017Body and structure, Equipment. KL Gear Shift Module For 2015-2018 KL ONLY, if vehicle DTC Code P1C86-1D (PRNDL Display Current out of Range) is verified as either stored or active please contact Pablo Flores in FCA Chassis Engineering at cell (248) 979-7062. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. For additional repair see NOTES below: NOTE 1: If DTC P1C86-1D is still active after inspecting harness connections from Service Procedure…
• 10121784Sep 8, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. RA3 and RA4 Radio Over The Air Software Updates This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Flash Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The following improvements are included in this update:Fix for sport mode not working in the performance menu page (2015 LA equipped with 6.4L and 5.7L Sales Codes ESH…

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