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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4PJMCBXGW360853 · Checked Aug 21, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 18

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1C4PJMCBXGW•••••• 2016 Jeep CHEROKEE

This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2016 Jeep CHEROKEE build (18 vs 7).

18on this build
1357on the model
183builds in total
Most reported Power Train 5 Engine 5 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1 Service Brakes 1

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Electrical System May 2026
The vehicle show code B0020-13. This is a fault in the wiring system for the airbags. Caused by Jeep engineering being bad. This has nothing to do with how is driven or used and is a massive safety issue and shuts the entire airbag system down. It requires fix 10-001-20. This…
Power Train Apr 2025
My 2016 jeep cherokee is displaying the service 4x4 & has vibration while driving. I took it to a shop & was told the transfer case needed to be replaced so I had it done. The transfer case was replaced with new one & the module software keeps kicking it back & the mechanic…
Unknown Or Other Jul 2024
The “service 4WD” light came on in my vehicle, and upon taking the vehicle to Faricy Boys, I was informed I need to replace the PTU in my car. After looking into this, this appears to be an extremely common problem in Jeeps. Though my vehicle is not on the current recall list…
Engine May 2024
“Service Shifter” warning message comes on screen randomly and repeatedly. And my shifter lights all illuminate. I had the dealership replace the whole shifter and harness in Oct 2022 and the problem has started to recur now in May 2024
Service Brakes Oct 2018
Shortly after a right turn into a short steep uphill section of road, the car just died. There were no warning lights. The display message said to shift into p then select a gear. The car had no functionality, it was dead and started rolling backwards towards the intersection.…
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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 1C4PJMCBXGW360853 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.