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.

• 10119607Aug 1, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Customer Satisfaction Notification S57 Front Wiper Arms The front wiper arm(s) on about 126,700 of the above vehicles may become loose resulting in the wiper blades contacting the body and/or the wipers blades/arms contacting each other. The front wiper arms must be inspected for proper operation and position, correct if necessary, and then tighten the wiper arm nuts to the proper torque specification.
• 10121685Jul 20, 2016Engine cooling. A/C Compressor This applies to 2015 and 2016 KL, UF and PF. Before replacing the AC compressor for noise, leaks , or for an inop condition:~ After these questions have been answered please call one of the individuals below.~ 1) Check all AC plumbing connection for leaks with UV light.
• 10121669Jul 13, 2016Equipment. MY16 RA3 & RA4 Replacement Radios All MY16 RA3 and RA4 replacement radios must be ordered through the exchange process at United Radio. DO NOT order a NEW radio from Mopar. Go back and order a "Z" level part number. (example: Z8249986A$) The MY16 replacement radios must be reconfigured by United Radio to the wireless network provider in order for Uconnect Apps to work properly.
• 10121645Jul 7, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Enhancement This bulletin involves updating the RFHM with the latest available software. Customers may describe the instrument cluster is illuminating by itself after the ignition has been off for an extended period of time (ten minutes or more).
• 10121657Jul 6, 2016Engine cooling. Intake Manifold Gasket Intake Manifold Gaskets on Pentastar Upgrade (Sales Code ERC/ERF) are reusable provided they are not cut, torn or melted. The gaskets are not required by warranty to be replaced like they are on Pentastar Classic (ERB/EHB). The new gaskets are not interchangeable with Pentastar Classic Intake Manifold Gaskets.
• 10121654Jul 6, 2016Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Actuator- A/C Heater Before replacing this actuator call Matt Sasina at cell (248) 464-4982. If no response in 15 minutes, continue with repair.
• 10080543Jun 30, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. "flash: 2.0l powertrain diagnostic and system improvements this bulletin involves reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination. Upon further investigation, the technician may find one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): · p0335 - crankshaft position sensor…
• 10080541Jun 30, 2016Electrical system. "radio software enhancement this bulletin involves updating the radio with the latest available software. The following software enhancement is available: · brought in phone - increased connectivity."
• 10080440Jun 29, 2016Body and structure. "exterior door handle for kl models only; if replacing the drivers exterior door handle, please replace both the handle and cap as long as this techtip is active. This is needed to try to root cause the entire handle for a special study."
• 10218271Jun 22, 2016Electrical system. Keyfob 2016 Vehicle Keyfobs with Passive Entry Keyless Go Feature - Engineering is investigating a keyfob unable to program or no function or low keyfob coin battery condition.~ Prior to replacing keyfob on MY16 vehicles, please contact Raja Charabuddi on cell (248) 202-7313. If no response within 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
• 10218262Jun 21, 2016Electrical system. Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) This bulletin involves replacing and reconfiguring the Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) with the latest available software. Some vehicles may experience a constant high pitched whine coming from rear axle area.
• 10140129Jun 21, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) This bulletin involves replacing and reconfiguring the Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) with the latest available software. Some vehicles may experience a constant high pitched whine coming from rear axle area.
• 10082435Jun 21, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. "drivetrain control module (dtcm) this bulletin involves replacing and reconfiguring the drivetrain control module (dtcm) with the latest available software. Some vehicles may experience a constant high pitched whine coming from rear axle area."
• 10217617Jun 16, 2016Electrical system, Engine cooling. MIL Illumination: DTCs P112C and/or P112D This bulletin involves replacing the Post Catalyst Position O2 Sensor. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) stored or active: · P112C - O2 Sensor 2/1 Pumping Undercurrent. · P112D - O2 Sensor 2/1 Pumping Overcurrent.
• 10140127Jun 16, 2016Engine cooling. MIL Illumination: DTCs P112C and/or P112D This bulletin involves replacing the Post Catalyst Position O2 Sensor. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) stored or active: · P112C - O2 Sensor 2/1 Pumping Undercurrent. · P112D - O2 Sensor 2/1 Pumping Overcurrent.
• 10080063Jun 16, 2016Electrical system, Engine. " mil illumination: dtcs p112c and/or p112d this bulletin involves replacing the post catalyst position o2 sensor. A small number of customers may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) stored or active: · p112c - o2 sensor 2/1 pumping undercurrent. · p112d - o2 sensor 2/1 pumping overcurrent. "
• 10217602Jun 14, 2016Suspension. 2.0L Or 2.4L Engine Replacement This bulletin involves replacing the long block due to a crankshaft imbalance condition. These vehicles may exhibit a vibration in the engine.
• 10217601Jun 14, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Steering, Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Transmission Wiring Harness Repair Or Replacement For No Start Or Stiff Steering This bulletin involves inspecting the transmission wire harness and installing mastic patch. If rub through is visible replace wire harness. A small number of customers may experience a no start condition, stiff steering or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
• 10140112Jun 14, 2016Engine cooling. 2.0L Or 2.4L Engine Replacement This bulletin involves replacing the long block due to a crankshaft imbalance condition. These vehicles may exhibit a vibration in the engine.
• 10140111Jun 14, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Wiring Harness Repair Or Replacement For No Start Or Stiff Steering This bulletin involves inspecting the transmission wire harness and installing mastic patch. If rub through is visible replace wire harness. A small number of customers may experience a no start condition, stiff steering or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
• 10080160Jun 14, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. "transmission wiring harness repair or replacement for no start or stiff steering this bulletin involves inspecting the transmission wire harness and installing mastic patch. If rub through is visible replace wire harness. A small number of customers may experience a no start condition, stiff steering or a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination.
• 10080068Jun 14, 2016Engine. "2.0l or 2.4l engine replacement this bulletin involves replacing the long block due to a crankshaft imbalance condition. These vehicles may exhibit a vibration in the engine."
• 10217611Jun 11, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. Rattle/Squeak From Rear Seat Armrest This bulletin involves inspecting the rear seat cushion frame for metal to metal contact, resulting in rattle noise. The customer may describe a rattle from the 60% portion of the rear seat. Metal to metal contact may be heard in either area.
• 10140121Jun 11, 2016Seats. Rattle/Squeak From Rear Seat Armrest This bulletin involves inspecting the rear seat cushion frame for metal to metal contact, resulting in rattle noise. The customer may describe a rattle from the 60% portion of the rear seat. Metal to metal contact may be heard in either area.
• 10226266Jun 9, 2016Brakes, Electrical system. Flash: Anti Lock Brake (ABS) Module System Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the Anit-Lock Brake System (ABS) module software. A small number of vehicles may have mismapped Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) below pointing to the wrong modules with no Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination: NOTE: This update should be performed to reduce the potential for misdiagnosis of related systems and incorrect…
• 10137052Jun 9, 2016Electrical system, Brakes. Flash: Anti Lock Brake (ABS) Module System Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the Anit-Lock Brake System (ABS) module software. A small number of vehicles may have mismapped Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) below pointing to the wrong modules with no Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination: NOTE: This update should be performed to reduce the potential for misdiagnosis of related systems and incorrect…
• 10219821Jun 2, 2016Body and structure. Left Rear Door Replacement Due to A Split Or Strain In The Sheet Metal This bulletin involves inspecting the left rear door for a split or strain in the metal adjacent to the latch. If the metal is split or strained then the door assembly must be replaced. The customer may notice the metal adjacent to the latch is split or not smooth to the touch. This indicates the metal near the left rear door latch area is…
• 10218257Jun 2, 2016Seats, Vehicle speed control. Left Rear Door Replacement Due to A Split Or Strain In The Sheet Metal This bulletin involves inspecting the left rear door for a split or strain in the metal adjacent to the latch. If the metal is split or strained then the door assembly must be replaced. The customer may notice the metal adjacent to the latch is split or not smooth to the touch. This indicates the metal near the left rear door latch area is…
• 10139943Jun 2, 2016Body and structure. Left Rear Door Replacement Due to A Split Or Strain In The Sheet Metal This bulletin involves inspecting the left rear door for a split or strain in the metal adjacent to the latch. If the metal is split or strained then the door assembly must be replaced. The customer may notice the metal adjacent to the latch is split or not smooth to the touch. This indicates the metal near the left rear door latch area is…
• 10219815Jun 1, 2016Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Headlamp Leveling Switch Position Not Correct This bulletin involves running the wiTECH function: Configure BUX Headlamp Parameters. Customers may describe that the headlamp leveling switch positions are opposite of the actual headlamp positions (Fig. 1). For example, switch down position is headlamps up and vice versa.
• 10219814Jun 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 9-spd Transmission: FOR NAFTA Market Only: If you are ordering this transmission please follow all wiTECH pop ups and Warranty Payment Guidelines. If this vehicle contains 1 of the 30 Diagnostic Codes in the 9 Speed Tutorial located on the Service Home Page then please follow the repair steps and submit a Topology report as well as a Vehicle Scan Report with the Warranty Claim.~
• 10219813Jun 1, 2016Body and structure. Active Grill Shutter (AGS): This GPOP applies to all 2014 - 2016 KL & 2015 - 2016 UF vehicles. Prior to replacing an Active Grille Shutter (AGS) for DTC code U11E9 (Loss of Communication), please contact Tom Hallahan at cell (248) 494 2083 or email ([email protected]). If he does not respond within 15 minutes, please proceed with replacing AGS.~
• 10219810Jun 1, 2016Brakes, Electrical system. 3.6L Oil Pan Drain Plug and Pan: When an oil pan leak is detected and the oil drain plug is loose please on JK/KL models call one of the following people. If your call in not answered within 15 minutes please proceed with the repair. First: Joe Lovell Cell (734) 309-6467 - [email protected] Second: Scott Kucharek Cell (248) 260-0725 - [email protected] Third: Jermanjit Dhillon Cell (248) 260-0725…
• 10219809Jun 1, 2016Equipment. Speakers: For 2016 speakers issues (all bodies), before replacing this part please contact one of the following people regarding this repair: Mahmoud (Mo) Touha at cell (248) 705-3934. If no response is received within 15 minutes, then please proceed with repair.~
• 10219806Jun 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. ATX Shifter Assembly Description: For KL ONLY: Before this part is replaced for any issue please call John Tache on cell (248) 841-6711. If you do not receive a return call within 15 minutes, proceed with the repair. Please be sure to accurately record any symptoms and DTCs identified with the scan tool and document them on the repair order.
• 10218251Jun 1, 2016Electrical system. Headlamp Leveling Switch Position Not Correct This bulletin involves running the wiTECH function: Configure BUX Headlamp Parameters. Customers may describe that the headlamp leveling switch positions are opposite of the actual headlamp positions (Fig. 1). For example, switch down position is headlamps up and vice versa.
• 10218250Jun 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 9-spd Transmission: FOR NAFTA Market Only: If you are ordering this transmission please follow all wiTECH pop ups and Warranty Payment Guidelines. If this vehicle contains 1 of the 30 Diagnostic Codes in the 9 Speed Tutorial located on the Service Home Page then please follow the repair steps and submit a Topology report as well as a Vehicle Scan Report with the Warranty Claim.~
• 10218249Jun 1, 2016Body and structure. Active Grill Shutter (AGS): This GPOP applies to all 2014 - 2016 KL & 2015 - 2016 UF vehicles. Prior to replacing an Active Grille Shutter (AGS) for DTC code U11E9 (Loss of Communication), please contact Tom Hallahan at cell (248) 494 2083 or email ([email protected]). If he does not respond within 15 minutes, please proceed with replacing AGS.~
• 10218246Jun 1, 2016Engine cooling, Electrical system. 3.6L Oil Pan Drain Plug and Pan: When an oil pan leak is detected and the oil drain plug is loose please on JK/KL models call one of the following people. If your call in not answered within 15 minutes please proceed with the repair. First: Joe Lovell Cell (734) 309-6467 - [email protected] Second: Scott Kucharek Cell (248) 260-0725 - [email protected] Third: Jermanjit Dhillon Cell (248) 260-0725…
• 10218245Jun 1, 2016Equipment. Speakers: For 2016 speakers issues (all bodies), before replacing this part please contact one of the following people regarding this repair: Mahmoud (Mo) Touha at cell (248) 705-3934. If no response is received within 15 minutes, then please proceed with repair.~
• 10218242Jun 1, 2016Equipment. ATX Shifter Assembly Description: For KL ONLY: Before this part is replaced for any issue please call John Tache on cell (248) 841-6711. If you do not receive a return call within 15 minutes, proceed with the repair. Please be sure to accurately record any symptoms and DTCs identified with the scan tool and document them on the repair order.
• 10139937Jun 1, 2016Exterior lighting. Headlamp Leveling Switch Position Not Correct This bulletin involves running the wiTECH function: Configure BUX Headlamp Parameters. Customers may describe that the headlamp leveling switch positions are opposite of the actual headlamp positions (Fig. 1). For example, switch down position is headlamps up and vice versa.
• 10139936Jun 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 9-spd Transmission: FOR NAFTA Market Only: If you are ordering this transmission please follow all wiTECH pop ups and Warranty Payment Guidelines. If this vehicle contains 1 of the 30 Diagnostic Codes in the 9 Speed Tutorial located on the Service Home Page then please follow the repair steps and submit a Topology report as well as a Vehicle Scan Report with the Warranty Claim.~
• 10139935Jun 1, 2016Body and structure. Active Grill Shutter (AGS): This GPOP applies to all 2014 - 2016 KL & 2015 - 2016 UF vehicles. Prior to replacing an Active Grille Shutter (AGS) for DTC code U11E9 (Loss of Communication), please contact Tom Hallahan at cell (248) 494 2083 or email ([email protected]). If he does not respond within 15 minutes, please proceed with replacing AGS.~
• 10139932Jun 1, 2016Engine cooling. 3.6L Oil Pan Drain Plug and Pan: When an oil pan leak is detected and the oil drain plug is loose please on JK/KL models call one of the following people. If your call in not answered within 15 minutes please proceed with the repair. First: Joe Lovell Cell (734) 309-6467 - [email protected] Second: Scott Kucharek Cell (248) 260-0725 - [email protected] Third: Jermanjit Dhillon Cell (248) 260-0725…
• 10139928Jun 1, 2016Equipment. ATX Shifter Assembly Description: For KL ONLY: Before this part is replaced for any issue please call John Tache on cell (248) 841-6711. If you do not receive a return call within 15 minutes, proceed with the repair. Please be sure to accurately record any symptoms and DTCs identified with the scan tool and document them on the repair order.
• 10228105May 26, 2016Engine cooling, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination, or a slight push in the vehicle may be felt when coasting down while the transmission shifts from 8th to 7th gear.
• 10181470May 26, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Equipment, Engine cooling. Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination, or a slight push in the vehicle may be felt when coasting down while the transmission shifts from 8th to 7th gear.
• 10141270May 26, 2016Equipment, Electrical system, Fuel system, Transmission and drivetrain. Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination, or a slight push in the vehicle may be felt when coasting down while the transmission shifts from 8th to 7th gear.
• 10228130May 16, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Flash: HVAC System Enhancement This bulletin involves reprogramming the HVAC control module with the latest available software. The customer may describe one of the following: · **The radio temperature display does not match the HVAC controller temperature display. · After a temperature slide bar movement, the radio display shows the temperature slider waiting for about three seconds and then the slide bar jumps…

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