2016 Jeep Cherokee Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,412 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Jeep Cherokee, 1% of the 1,412 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Within 7 months of buying this car from a dealership, the 4wd says unavailable, the wiper sprayer broke while I was driving and I had to pull over because I couldn't spray my window on a snow-melting, messy day. Then the driver's side wiper broke while driving in torrent rains where I almost got run over by a semi-truck on the highway for having to pull over. The mud flaps continue to rip causing mud and ice to build up behind the tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #11397237, filed 2021-02, 110,000 miles“Setting cruise does not hold with even very minor incline/decline no matter what speed set is. The increase of speed during set cruise is alarming at over 10+ miles at medium decline, and at some point car tries to slow down, but it is not a smooth transition, as it feels jerky. I have taken to lical Jeep dealer, but they said maybe aftr computer updates , it would remedy it. Not! I can be on a boulevard, street, highway, etc... …”
NHTSA complaint #10940213, filed 2017-01, 1 miles“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. The next day, they worked. Once again I needed them in another rain storm, and they didn't work. I live on the coast of nc and it rains often. Took to dealership, couldn't find a problem. Took again a week later, they replaced the bcm which was over $500. 6-8 months later the problem started again. Same thing happened during a rain storm. Dealership replaced bcm once again. Then less than a year later, happens again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11407272, filed 2021-04, 114,160 miles“In my Cherokee the service shifter indicator came on. All the positions on the shifter lite up (p,r,d and the + -) this appears to be a problem with this model. I looked at several other comments on line. I was leaving a drive in and when I put it in reverse everything turned red and the service shifter illuminated in my message center. I was able to make it home. When I got home I turned the vehicle off. When I turned it back on everything was back to normal. I had a issue right after I bought the vehicle. It was stuck in park and had to be towed back to the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11280956, filed 2019-11, 83,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11310200, filed 2020-02, 36,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10248508Sep 15, 2023Rain Sensor Before replacing the rain sensor during a front windshield replacement inspect the part for part numbers. If you have part numbers; 68507366, 68483780, 68384226 or…
- 10244347Sep 15, 2023Rain Sensor Before replacing the rain sensor during a front windshield replacement inspect the part for part numbers. If you have part numbers; 68507366, 68483780, 68384226 or…
- 10214585May 27, 2022A Rattle Or Creak Noise Is Heard From The Dual Pane Sunroof Area.
- 10221682Jul 1, 2020CONDENSER, Air Conditioning CONDITION 1: 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…
- 10174172Mar 28, 2020LED Front Fog Lamps Flicker Or Intermittently Light, Are Dim Or Inoperative. A U11E9, or B16FB-15 may be set
- 10220098Nov 20, 2019Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of…
- 10169246Nov 20, 2019Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of…
- 10224880Oct 4, 2017Side 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…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 13 | 1% |
| 2015 | 15 | 1% |
| 2014 | 75 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 35% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 9 | 2% |
| 1999 | 36 | 10% |
| 1998 | 16 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 | 16 | 4% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 11 | 2% |
| 1993 | 15 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 6 | 2% |
| 1989 | 5 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2016 Jeep Cherokee
635 complaintsOther or unknown
316 complaintsEngine
314 complaintsElectrical system
298 complaintsBrakes
103 complaintsVehicle speed control
76 complaintsSteering
54 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsElectronic stability control
30 complaintsForward collision avoidance
29 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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