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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4PJLCB0GW••••••2016 Jeep CHEROKEE
That is about average for the 2016 Jeep CHEROKEE — 7 complaints per build across 183 builds.
10on this build
1360on the model
183builds in total
Most reportedEngine 4Fuel/propulsion System 2Service Brakes 2Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesOct 2023
My emergency brake is automatically engaging randomly. I was at a red light and it engaged and my vehicle would not move while in Drive. I had to shift to park and back to drive in the middle of traffic
EngineNov 2019
I have the 2.4l in my cherokee. The same as other jeep models and I have had the same oil consumption issue that this engine line has. Jeep just shut off and had to restart. No warning or lights on dash to indicate low oil. I had just a drop of oil on the dipstick. Only drove…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Jul 2019
When driving under slippery conditions the traction control does not work. Have contacted 2 dealers in the area and both have refused to look at it
SteeringMay 2019
Vehicle loses power while driving, engine shuts down, steering locks and the dash lights up with a message that says put vehicle and "park" and then select desired gear. I have two small special needs children. This has happened 3 times in the last two months. I keep my vehicle…
Unknown Or OtherMay 2019
Service shifter light shifter stuck
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C4PJLCB0GW283789 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.