The service and repair manual for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee — 2.4L I4 and 3.2L V6 engines, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Jeep published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — SOHC 3.2L V6 — DOHC |
| Trims | 75th Anniversary · Latitude · Limited · North · Overland · Sport +1 |
| Federal record | 7 recalls · 2,033 complaints · 270 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Cherokee manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,720
- General Information 1,644
- Accessories & Equipment 9,901
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 972
- Body & Frame 2,324
- Maintenance 76
- Brakes 1,395
- Restraints 3,387
- Drivelines & Axles 112
- Steering 678
- Electrical 4,941
- Suspension 137
- Engine Mechanical 1,160
- Transmission 1,383
- Engine Performance 5,008
- Front 148
- Rear 148
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Cherokee
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 23V302000A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. a loss of park function can cause an uninte.
- Power Train — driveline › differential unit · 20V343000A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. a loss of the park function can ca.
- Electrical System — wiring › rear compartment/trunk · 23V338000A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Power Train — axle assembly › axle shaft · 16V284000A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Power Train — axle assembly › axle shaft · 16V287000A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Seats · 16V590000Loose fasteners may allow the seats to move, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants in.
- Electrical System — wiring › rear compartment/trunk · 15V826000A short circuit in the module increases the risk of a fire.
Owners have filed 2,033 complaints and Jeep has issued 270 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Cherokee. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Cherokee manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Cherokee?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 and 3.2L V6 across the 75th Anniversary, Latitude, Limited, North, Overland, Sport, Trailhawk trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jeep published for this year.
What 2016 Cherokee problems does it help with?
7 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Cherokee, covering power train, electrical system, seats. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Jeep dealers.
Does it include 2016 Cherokee wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
RelatedOther Cherokee years and 2016 Jeep models
2022 Cherokee · 2021 Cherokee · 2020 Cherokee · 2019 Cherokee · 2018 Cherokee · 2017 Cherokee · 2015 Cherokee · 2014 Cherokee · all 30 years
2016 Jeep Compass · 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee · 2016 Jeep Grand Wagoneer · 2016 Jeep Patriot · 2016 Jeep Renegade · 2016 Jeep Wagoneer · 2016 Jeep Wrangler · every 2016 model