2016 Jeep Cherokee service brakes problems
92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The parking brake has engaged on it's own 4 times. Twice while I was driving and twice while I was parked in my driveway with car started and attempting to leave. When parked it will not let me roll. When driving the vehicle shimmies and acts like it has serious problems like the wheel is about to…”
filed Jun 2, 2026
“I was stopped at a traffic light and when it tire we green I was unable to drive as the emergency brake was holding the vehicle. I was unable to release it. Car would not go forward or backwards. Finally was able to drive after disconnecting battery for a few minutes. Drive directly to repair…”
filed Mar 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 13 | 9% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 22 | 8% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 99 | 6% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 34 | 5% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 55 | 4% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 126 | 7% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 183 | 7% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 Cherokee | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.