What are the problems with the 2016 Jeep Cherokee?

What are the problems with the 2016 Jeep Cherokee?

Faulty engine with excessive oil consumption. Engine piston blown at 54K, on brand new 2016 Jeep Cherokee, and consequently repaired under manufacturer warranty. Fca and dealership difficult to work with and attempted everything to avoid the repair until I obtained legal counsel.

Is there a warranty on a 2016 Jeep Cherokee?

Check engine light came on. Took the vehicle to local Jeep dealership. Vehicle has approx. 38,000 miles and the thermostat housing assembly is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. Told by dealership this is a common issue with 2015/2016 Cherokee between 30,000 and 40,000 miles. Vehicle is no longer under warranty.

When does a Jeep Wrangler start to wobble?

This death wobble can occur when you are driving on the highway at 50-65 mph. The steering wheel will start to shake, and you may lose control of the vehicle. The whole car will begin to shake violently.

How much oil to use in 2016 Jeep Cherokee?

Researching “google”, there are multiple complaints from other Cherokee owners of 2016 or other year models of the same issue. They say Jeep feels 1 quart of oil used/1000miles of driving is acceptable.

When does a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited not start?

2 months after I leased a new 2018 JK unlimited with 800+ miles I stopped to get gas and it wouldn’t start, but in 15 minutes or so it magically started. A couple of months later it happened again.

Faulty engine with excessive oil consumption. Engine piston blown at 54K, on brand new 2016 Jeep Cherokee, and consequently repaired under manufacturer warranty. Fca and dealership difficult to work with and attempted everything to avoid the repair until I obtained legal counsel.

This death wobble can occur when you are driving on the highway at 50-65 mph. The steering wheel will start to shake, and you may lose control of the vehicle. The whole car will begin to shake violently.

Check engine light came on. Took the vehicle to local Jeep dealership. Vehicle has approx. 38,000 miles and the thermostat housing assembly is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. Told by dealership this is a common issue with 2015/2016 Cherokee between 30,000 and 40,000 miles. Vehicle is no longer under warranty.

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