2016 Jeep Cherokee Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,412 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,800miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the wheels of the 2016 Jeep Cherokee, 1% of the 1,412 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,800 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased my 2016 Jeep Cherokee in march of 2016, and took delivery in june of 2016. After having munti0le maintenance issues with it, it was determined that my Jeep had 2 different tire sizes on it. Two tires had a circumference of 60r and the other two had a circumference of 65r. Fiat-chryslwr has refused to make amends to this point. I did no find out until after driving 11,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11072921, filed 2018-02, 6,500 miles“I had a flat tire. After mounting the spare tire and torqueing the lug bolts, (yes they are bolts not nuts) I found that the wheel was still loose. I determined that this was caused by the lug bolts being too long for the steel spare wheel which is not the same thickness as the aluminum factory wheels”
NHTSA complaint #11121614, filed 2018-08, 12,000 miles“When towing vehicle 4 wheels down behind my motorhome at times vehicle has a sever wobble. It is both when taking a corner or straight. Can not stop wobble unless I come to a complete stop. Very scary.”
NHTSA complaint #11254422, filed 2019-09, 49,000 miles“We own a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. Last night my wife was stranded with a flat along a busy highway. She attempted to change the tire but could not get the lug nuts off. I drove to the site and yes every lug nut on this vehicle are swelled and will not budge even with impact wrench. The issue I have is this is a known problem and people are talking about it all over the internet. Yet Jeep refuses to admit the issue or even warn it's customers to check this in case you get a flat. My wife is now scared to drive this vehicle anywhere. I get my oil changed at a Jeep dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11405730, filed 2021-03, 90,000 miles“In november 2016 I was driving in a 35mph zone. The car began to skip and jump forward. Without warning the service shifter light came on and all my lights for the shifter came on (p,r,n,d). The car which was in drive immediately shifted into park and I lost all control. Thankfully I was able to come to a stop and call for a tow truck. The issue was fixed under warranty and they said it's a defect in the shifter. The service department was very vague when explaining this to me. Two weeks later I I was told I could pick up my car. Fast forward to today 10/04/2017, my car did the same thing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11031667, filed 2017-10, 37,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10230127May 20, 2021Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Broken Input Spline - X89 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves replacing the PTU assembly with an updated part. Customers may experience a…
- 10223495May 20, 2021Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Broken Input Spline - X89 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves replacing the PTU assembly with an updated part. Customers may experience a…
- 10230113May 12, 2021Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Broken Input Spline - X89 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves replacing the PTU assembly with an updated part. Customers may experience a…
- 10223489May 12, 2021Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Broken Input Spline - X89 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves replacing the PTU assembly with an updated part. Customers may experience a…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 24 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 17 | 1% |
| 2015 | 29 | 2% |
| 2014 | 22 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
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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