Jeep Cherokee · Model year 2016

2016 Jeep Cherokee specs, maintenance & manuals

Shopping for a used 2016 Jeep Cherokee or keeping one on the road? Here are the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 6 manufacturer publications, straight from the factory sources.

Horsepower: 184–271 hp
Combined MPG: 22–25
Recalls: 9
Schedule covers: 150k miles

Cherokee towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2016 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

What changed for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee

What the manufacturer's data shows changed on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee compared with 2015.

No longer standard or offered on some trims: Leather wrapped (Sport).
Paint: new Rhino Clear Coat and Light Brownstone Pearl Coat; dropped Anvil Clear Coat and Cashmere Pearl Coat.

All the differences we found

Newly standard

Floor mats: Carpeted, front and rear — Trailhawk
Hood decal, matte black — Trailhawk
Instrument cluster: 3.5-in. thin-film transistor display — Sport, Latitude

Newly available

Seats — front: Ventilated — Trailhawk

Moved from standard to optional

Floor mats: All-season — Trailhawk

No longer offered on some trims

Shift Knob: Leather wrapped — Sport
Climate control: Air conditioning — manual — Limited
Instrument cluster: 3.5-in. thin-film transistor display — Limited, Trailhawk

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

Electronic Vehicle Information Center: Tachometer — standard: Sport, Latitude, Limited, Trailhawk
Electronic Vehicle Information Center: Temperature, compass — standard: Sport, Latitude, Limited, Trailhawk
Power multifunction with manual foldaway — standard: Limited — optional: Latitude, Trailhawk
Seat belts: BeltAlert — standard: Sport, Latitude, Limited, Trailhawk
Tonneau cover — optional: Sport, Latitude, Limited, Trailhawk

No longer on the equipment chart

BeltAlert
EVIC: Tachometer
EVIC: Temperature, compass
Other exterior: Tonneau cover
Passenger in-seat cushion storage
Power multi-function with manual foldaway

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2015 and 2016. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2016 Jeep Cherokee specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2016 specification sheet.

General information4 specs

Body Style: Sport-utility vehicle (SUV)
Assembly Plant: Toledo North Assembly Plant, Toledo, Ohio
EPA Vehicle Class: Multipurpose vehicle
Introduction Date: October 2013 as a 2014 model

Body and chassis2 specs

Layout: Transverse front engine, 4x2 and 4x4
Construction: Steel uniframe

Engines35 specs

3.2-liter Pentastar V-6 with engine stop-start (ESS)
Availability	Optional on Sport, Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk
Type and Description	60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement	197.7 cu. in. (3,239 cc)
Bore x Stroke	3.58 x 3.27 (91.0 x 83.0)
Valve System	Chain-driven, DOHC, 24 valves, with hydraulic roller finger followers
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction	Die cast aluminum block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio	10.7:1
Power (SAE net)	271 hp (199 kW) @ 6,500 rpm (82.4 hp/liter)
Torque (SAE net)	239 lb.-ft. (316 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm
Max. Engine Speed	6,500 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel Requirement	Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity	6.0 quarts (5.7 liters)
Coolant Capacity	9.7 quarts (9.2 liters)
Emission Controls	Two mini-oxidation three-way catalytic converters; four heated oxygen sensors; and internal engine features(a)
Engine stop/start	Engine Stop/start technology
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)	21/29/24 – 4x2; 20/28/23 – Jeep Active Drive I; 19/26/22 – Jeep Active Drive II; 19/26/22 – Jeep Active Drive Lock
Engine Assembly Plant	Trenton Engine, Trenton, Mich.
2.4-liter MultiAir2 Tigershark I-4
Availability	Standard — Sport, Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk
Type and Description	Inline four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection
Displacement	144 cu. in. (2,360 cc)
Bore x Stroke	88 X 97
Valve System	SOHC, four valves per cylinder (16 total)
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction	Aluminum block, aluminum cylinder head
Compression Ratio	10:1
Power (SAE net — estimated)	184 hp (137 kW) @ 6,400 rpm
Torque (SAE net — estimated)	171 lb.-ft. (234 N•m) @ 4,600 rpm
Max. Engine Speed	6,500 rpm
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane
Oil Capacity	5.5 quarts / 5.2 liters
Coolant Capacity	7.1 quarts / 6.7 liters
Emission Controls	Single catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor(c); Partial zero-emissions vehicle in CARB states
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined)	22/31/25 - 4x2; 21/28/24 - Jeep Active Drive I; 21/27/23 - Jeep Active Drive II; 19/25/22 - Jeep Active Drive Lock
Engine Assembly Plant	Dundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich.

(a) Meets the ULEV II emission standard in all 50 states. (c) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 and LEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington, Maryland, Arizona and Delaware (2014 model year wording).

Transmission948TE nine-speed automaticTransmission: 948TE nine-speed automatic13 specs

Availability: Standard — all models
Description: Planetary gear train, transverse layout
Ratio Spread: 9.81
1st: 4.71
2nd: 2.84
3rd: 1.91
4th: 1.38
5th: 1.00
6th: 0.81
7th: 0.70
8th: 0.58
9th: 0.48
Rev: 3.83

Axle ratios6 specs

3.2-liter 4x2: 3.251
3.2-liter 4x4 (non-trailer tow): 3.251
3.2-liter 4x4 (trailer tow): 3.517
2.4-liter 4x2: 3.734
2.4-liter 4x4 (non-Trailhawk): 3.734
2.4-liter 4x4 (Trailhawk): 4.083

4x4 systemsJeep Active Drive I, Jeep Active Drive II, Jeep Active Drive Lock4x4 systems: Jeep Active Drive I, Jeep Active Drive II, Jeep Active Drive Lock6 specs

Availability: Jeep Active Drive I is optional on Sport, Latitude, and Limited models. Jeep Active Drive II is optional on Latitude and Limited. Jeep Active Drive Lock is standard on Trailhawk
Type: Fully disconnecting 4x2 mode with automatic 4x4 engagement; Electronic 4x4 Low and Neutral range shifting for Active Drive II and Lock; Full-time 4x4 mode with active on demand clutch on all 4x4 systems
Operating Modes: Auto 4x2/4x4; 4x4 Low, Neutral for Active Drive II and Lock
Center Differential Type: None
Terrain Response: Unique tuning in all terrain modes
Low-range Ratio: 2.92:1

Electrical system2 specs

Alternator: 160-amp, 180-amp optional
Battery: 600-amp maintenance-free, 730-amp optional, 700-amp AGM (with 3.2-liter engine with stop/start only)

Suspension2 specs

Front: McPherson strut, long travel coil springs, one-piece aluminum sub-frame, aluminum lower control arms, stabilizer bar
Rear: Four link rear suspension with trailing arm, aluminum lateral links, isolated high-strength steel rear cradle, coil springs, stabilizer bar

Steering4 specs

Type: Electric power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio: 15.15 4x2 and 4x4, 15.36 4x4 Lock
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb): 4x2: 37.6 (11.5); 4x4 I: 37.7 (11.5); 4x4 II: 38.0 (11.6); 4x4 Jeep Active Drive Lock: 38.1 (11.6)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): 2.56 4x2 and 4x4, 2.67 4x4 Lock

Brakes11 specs

Front: Size and Type: 13 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor with 2.36 (60) single-piston floating caliper; 13 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor with 1.89 (48) twin piston floating caliper (available)
Front: Swept Area (per caliper): 100.9 sq. in. (651.1 sq. cm.), 1 x 60; 130.1 sq. in. (839.4 sq. cm.), 2 x 48
Rear: Size and Type: 10.95 x 0.47 (278 x 12) solid rotor with 1.5 (38) single-piston floating caliper; 12.6 x 0.47 (320 x 12) solid rotor with 1.69 (43) single piston floating caliper (available)
Rear: Swept Area (per caliper): 99.0 sq. in. (638.6 sq. cm.) 1 x 38; 117.0 sq. in. (754.8 sq. cm.) 1 x 43
Power-assist Type: 9 x 9 (230 x 230) tandem diaphragm, vacuum assist
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS): Standard
Electronic stability control (ESC): Standard
Parking Brake Type: Electric motor on caliper
Parking Brake Type (second entry): Electronic park brake
Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes: Standard on front-wheel-drive Sport, Latitude and Limited
All-speed Traction Control: Standard

Dimensions and capacities22 specs

Wheelbase: 106.26 (2,699.1) 4x2, 106.3 (2,700) 4x4 I, 107.0(2,718.8) 4x4 Lock
Track, Front: 62.2 (1,580.0) 4x4 and 4x2, 62.7 (1,593.5) 4x4 II, and 63.5 (1,613.5) 4x4 Lock
Track, Rear: 61.9 (1,573.2) 4x4 and 4x2, 62.7 (1,594.1) 4x4 II, and 63.5 (1614.1) 4x4 Lock
Overall Length (NAFTA vehicles): 182 (4,624)
Overall Width: 73.2 (1,858.8) 4x2 and 4x4, 74.9 (1,903.6) 4x4 Lock
Overall Height (with roof rack): 66.2 (1,682.9) 4x4, 65.7 (1,670.2) 4x2, 67.3 (1,710) 4x4 II, and 67.8 (1,723.3) 4x4 Lock
Load-floor height: 30.9 (785.6) 4x4
Sill-step height: 17.9 (453.8) front step height, 18.1(460.8) rear step height, 4x4
Ground Clearances (4x4 with P245/65R17 tires): 8.7 (221.6) minimum running ground clearance (4x4 Lock)
Ground Clearances: Chassis: 9.7 (247.8) cradle bolt head / 8.8 (222.9) front underbody skid plate
Ground Clearances: Fuel Tank: 10.5 (266.2) (bolt under fuel tank) / 10 (255.3) brush guard
Ground Clearances: Front Axle: 10.4 (265.4) two-speed PTU heat shield
Ground Clearances: Rear Axle: 9.7 (246.4) two-speed RDM with locker
Approach Angle, (with air dam) (degrees): 29.9 4x4 Lock; 18.9 4x4 I, 21.0 4x4 II; 16.7 4x2
Breakover Angle (degrees): 22.9 4x4 Lock; 19.5 4x4 I; 21.7 4x4 II; 17.7 4x2
Departure Angle (degrees): 32.2 4x4 Lock; 25.0 4x4 I; 27.3 4x4 II; 24.6 4x2
Aero Cd: 0.339 (2.4-liter FWD with grille shutters)
Fuel-tank Capacity: 15.9 gal. (60.0 liter)
Maximum occupants and cargo weight, lbs. (kg): 1,000 (454)
Maximum occupants and cargo weight: All models without Trailer-tow Group and equipped with aftermarket Class II type hitch: 2,000 (907)
Maximum occupants and cargo weight: 2.4-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III): 2,000 (907)
Maximum occupants and cargo weight: 3.2-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III): 4,500 (2,041)

(a) All dimensions measured with two passengers. The three indented rows after occupants and cargo weight are printed without their own heading and read as trailer-tow ratings; transcribed as printed.

Weights8 specs

Curb Weight, lbs. (kg): 2.4-liter 4x2: 3,655 (1,658)
Curb Weight, lbs. (kg): 3.2-liter 4x2: 3,779 (1,714)
Curb Weight, lbs. (kg): 2.4-liter 4x4: 3,953 (1,793)
Curb Weight, lbs. (kg): 3.2-liter 4x4: 4,046 (1835)
Curb Weight, lbs. (kg): 2.4-liter 4x4 Lock: 4,028 (1,827)
Curb Weight, lbs. (kg): 3.2-liter 4x4 Lock: 4,108 (1,863)
Weight Distribution, 4x4, percent F/R: 57/43
GVWR: 5,050 lbs. – 2.4-liter FWD; 5,500 lbs. – 2.4-liter 4x4, 3.2-liter FWD, 3.2-liter 4x4

Accommodations28 specs

general
Seating Capacity — Front/Rear	2/3
front row
Headroom without Sunroof	39.4 (999.9)
Headroom with Sunroof	37.9 (964.5)
Legroom	41.1 (1,045)
Shoulder Room	57.6 (1,462.3)
Hip Room	53.8 (1,366.6)
Seat Travel	8.3 (210) driver / 7.5(190) front passenger
Recliner Range (degrees)	8 to 76 (manual) / 8 to 55.25 (powered)
SAE Volume (standard roof)	53.98 cu. ft.
second row
Headroom	38.5 (978.2)
Legroom	40.3 (1,023.2)
Knee Clearance	3.5 (90.1)
Shoulder Room	55.1 (1,399.8)
Hip Room	49.9 (1,268.1)
Recliner Range (degrees)	19.25 to 25.25
SAE Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)	49.47
cargo access
Liftover Height	30.9 (785.6) 4x4
Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening	41.4 (1,051) without subwoofer
Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening	36.1 (917.2) at top of opening
Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening	32.5 (825.0) 4x4 Lock
Minimum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening	30.7 (780.0) 4x2
Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim	39.4 (1,000.5)
SAE cargo volume
Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m)	24.6 (0.7)
Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)	54.9 (1.555)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)	128 (3.625)
Cargo Volume with Front Passenger Seat and Rear Seat Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)	58.9 (1.6678)
Behind Rear Seat	24.6 cu. ft. (0.7 cu. m) rear seat at design position; 26.9 ft³ (0.76 m³) rear seat at mid travel; 29.1 ft³ (0.82 m³) rear seat at full forward
Behind Front-row Seats with Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)	54.9 (1.6)

Wheels6 specs

	Availability	Type and Material	Size
Wheel 1	Standard — Sport	Painted Silver full face steel	17 x 7
Wheel 2	Standard — Latitude / Available — Sport	Painted Silver cast aluminum	17 x 7
Wheel 3	Standard — Limited	Polished aluminum with non-painted pockets	18 x 7
Wheel 4	Standard — Limited / Available — Latitude	Polished aluminum with painted pockets	18 x 7
Wheel 5	Standard — Trailhawk	Polished aluminum with painted pockets	17 x 7.5
Wheel 6	Optional — Trailhawk	Jet Black Semi-gloss Painted Aluminum	17 x 7.5

Tires5 specs

	Availability	Size and Type	Mfr. and Model	Revs per Mile (km)
Tire 1	Standard — Sport and Latitude	225/60R17 BSW, All-season	Firestone Destination LE2	757 (470)
Tire 2	Standard — Limited	225/55R18 BSW, All-season	Continental ProContact TX	752 (467)
Tire 3	Available — Sport and Latitude	225/65R17 OWL, All-season	Firestone Destination LE2	734 (456)
Tire 4	Available — Limited	225/60R18 BSW, All-season	Continental ProContact TX	727 (452)
Tire 5	Standard — Trailhawk	P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain	Firestone Destination A/T	713 (443)

Source: 2016 Jeep Cherokee Specifications (Stellantis media site).

Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2016 feature availability guide.

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StandardOptionalPart of a packageNot available

Feature	SportFWD	Sport4x4	LatitudeFWD	Latitude4x4	LimitedFWD	Limited4x4	Trailhawk4x4
Exterior	SportFWD	Sport4x4	LatitudeFWD	Latitude4x4	LimitedFWD	Limited4x4	Trailhawk4x4
ColorsRhino Clear Coat	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Opt
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Bright White Clear Coat	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Light Brownstone Pearl Coat	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	N/A
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Eco Green Pearl Coat	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Mango Tango Pearl Coat	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Opt
True Blue Pearl Coat	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Active grille shutters (with 2.4‑liter engine) — not available with forward collision warning/adaptive cruise control	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Badges4x4 (4WD only)	N/A	Std	N/A	Std	N/A	Std	Std
Jeep	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Latitude	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Limited	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	N/A
Sport	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Trailhawk	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Trail Rated (4WD only – 2 badges)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Door handlesBlack	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body color	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Bright	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Tip in dual outlets (with V‑6 engine)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Fascias — front and rearBody color	Std	Std	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	Std
Body color with bright lower accents	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	N/A
Fog Lamps	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
GlassSolar control glass	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sunscreen, deep-tinted	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
GrilleAccent color surrounds	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Chrome surrounds	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	N/A
HeadlampsAutomatic	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Bi-function halogen projector	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
High-intensity discharge	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	N/A
Auto high beam headlamp control	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Off time delay	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Black bezels	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Hood decal, matte black	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Body color	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
MirrorsAccent color	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Black	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body color	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Supplemental signals	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std	Pkg
Heated	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std	Pkg
Power with manual foldaway	Std	Std	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	Std
Power multifunction with manual foldaway	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std	Pkg
MoldingBlack, daylight opening	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Bright, daylight opening	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Roof RailsSide roof rails, bright	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Side roof rails, accent color	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
SunroofCommandView dual-pane panoramic sunroof	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Tail lamps, LED	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Tonneau cover	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Wheel flares, off-road	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Window wipers/washer — rear	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Windshield wipers — variable intermittent	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Windshield wipers — rain sensing	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Windshield with wiper deicer	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std	Pkg
Interior	SportFWD	Sport4x4	LatitudeFWD	Latitude4x4	LimitedFWD	Limited4x4	Trailhawk4x4
AccentsBase	Std	Std	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	Std
Premium	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	N/A
Red stitching	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Active headrests — front	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Air filtration	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Climate controlAir conditioning — manual	Std	Std	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	Std
Dual zone, automatic	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std	Pkg
Assist handles, three, passenger	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Bluetooth (Uconnect Voice Command / handsfree phone)	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Bluetooth streaming audio	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Cargo Area — eight tie-down loops	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Cargo net	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std	Std
Connectivity115-volt auxiliary power outlet	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
12-volt auxiliary power outlet (instrument panel)	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
12-volt auxiliary power outlet (floor console bin)	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
12-volt cargo power outlet	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Audio jack input for mobile devices	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
USB port – full-function (floor console bin) — replaces charging only USB port with optional Uconnect 8.4A radio on Latitude	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std	Std
USB port — full-function (instrument panel media center)	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
USB port — charging only (floor console bin)	Std	Std	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Full-length center floor console with illuminated front cup holders, two-tier storage bin, and rear A/C vents	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Overhead console with sunglass holder	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
CD/MP3/WMA Player – remote (mounted in floor console bin)	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Daylight opening moldingBlack	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Bright	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Defroster — rear window, electric	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Door locks — speed-sensitive, power	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Door Trim Panel BolstersCloth with map pocket	Std	Std	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vinyl	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	Std
Floor matsAll-season	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	N/A	N/A	Pkg
Carpeted, front and rear	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Glove box, locking with damped door and lamp	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Head restraints, rear seat, three	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Instrument cluster3.5-in. thin-film transistor (TFT) display	Std	Std	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
7-in. color multiview TFT display	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	Std
Tachometer	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Temperature, compass	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Interior ColorsLight Frost – Black and Light Frost	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	N/A
Vesuvio — Jeep Brown/Indigo Blue	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt	N/A
Grand Canyon — Jeep Brown	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Opt
Morocco — Black	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Interior LightingAmbient LED	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Illuminated entry	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Reading lamps, rear	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Cargo compartment	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Courtesy lamps	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Jeep Cargo Management System — includes four utility hooks and reusable grocery bag with Jeep logo	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Trailhawk Off-road Accessory Kit	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Pkg
Media center electronics storage — 12-volt auxiliary power outlet in instrument panel, audio jack input for mobile devices, remote SD card slot and USB port	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Mirror — rearviewMicrophone	Std	Std	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	Std
Auto-dimming with microphone	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std	Pkg
ParkView rear backup camera	Opt	Opt	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
SeatsCloth bucket seats	Std	Std	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Leather-trimmed bucket seats	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	Pkg
Cloth/leather-trimmed bucket seats	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Seats — frontHeated	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std	Pkg
Ventilated	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Front-passenger, forward fold-flat	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Front passenger, under cushion storage (not available with optional ventilated seats on Limited)	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Seats — rear, 60/40 split-folding rear recline bench with fore/aft adjustment, armrest with cup holders	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Seats — powerEight-way driver	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std	Pkg
Four-way driver lumbar adjust	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std	Pkg
Seats — manual six-way driver seat	Std	Std	N/A	Std	Std	N/A	Std
Seats — manual four-way front passenger seat	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Shift KnobLeather wrapped	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Urethane wrapped	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SiriusXM Radio with one-year subscription	Opt	Opt	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std	Std
Six speakers	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Nine premium Alpine amplified speakers plus subwoofer (10 speakers total) and 506-watt amplifier	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Speed control	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Speed sensitive power locks	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Steering column — tilt and telescope	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Steering WheelHeated	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std	Pkg
Leather wrapped with steering-wheel-mounted audio controls	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Sun visors – sliding, with illuminated vanity mirrors	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Universal garage door opener	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std	Pkg
Uconnect 5.0 AM/FM radio with 5-in. touchscreen display, integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth	Std	Std	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
Uconnect 8.4A AM/FM radio with 8.4-in. touchscreen display Bluetooth, Voice Command and Access Advantage	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt	Std	Std	Std
Uconnect 8.4AN AM/FM radio with 8.4-in. touchscreen display, Bluetooth, Navigation, HD Radio, SiriusXM Travel Link and Traffic, and Access Advantage	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt	Opt
Windows – PowerDriver one-touch down	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Front driver and passenger one-touch up and down	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Wireless charging pad for mobile devices — mounted in upper tier of floor console storage bin, utilizing Qi technology (customer-purchased Qi-enabled sleeve may be required)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt	N/A
Powertrain and Chassis	SportFWD	Sport4x4	LatitudeFWD	Latitude4x4	LimitedFWD	Limited4x4	Trailhawk4x4
2.4‑liter I‑4 MultiAir engine	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
2.4‑liter I‑4 MultiAir engine PZEV (CARB states only)	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
3.2‑liter V‑6 24-valve variable-valve timing (VVT) engine with stop/start system	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Nine-speed automatic	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Electronic Range Select	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Auxiliary transmission oil cooler	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
160-amp alternator	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Alternator180-amp alternator (with HD cooling and V‑6 engine)	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Power transfer unitSingle speed	N/A	Std	N/A	Std	N/A	Std	N/A
Two speed with low range, drivetrain neutral switch (for flat towing) and Hill-descent Control	N/A	N/A	N/A	Opt	N/A	Opt	N/A
Two-speed with low range, drivetrain neutral switch (for flat towing), Hill-descent Control and locking rear differential	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
AxlesConventional differential rear	N/A	Std	N/A	Std	N/A	Std	N/A
Rear Locker Axle	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
730-amp maintenance-free battery	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Battery700-amp AGM (3.2‑liter engine stop/start only)	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Battery run-down protection	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Electronic park brake	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Electronic stability control with Hill-start Assist, all-speed traction control, electronic roll mitigation and trailer sway damping	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Engine block heater	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Engine Immobilizer	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Engine oil cooler	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Four-wheel drive systems (4WD models only)	N/A	Std	N/A	Std	N/A	Std	Std
Fuel tank — 15.8 gal.	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Hill-descent control	N/A	N/A	N/A	Pkg	N/A	Pkg	Std
Selec‑Speed Control (Hill-ascent / -descent control)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Selec‑Terrain	N/A	Std	N/A	Std	N/A	Std	Std
Skid plates (front suspension, transmission, underbody, fuel tank)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Steering — power, electric	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
SuspensionNormal duty	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	N/A
Off-road, lifted (included with two-speed PTU on Latitude and Limited 4x4)	N/A	N/A	N/A	Pkg	N/A	Pkg	Std
Tip Start	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Tire-pressure monitoring display	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Tires225/60R17 BSW, All-season	Std	N/A	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
225/65R17 BSW, All-season	N/A	Std	N/A	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
225/55R18 BSW, All-season	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A	N/A
225/60R18 BSW, All season	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std	N/A
245/65R17 OWL All-terrain	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
Tires — spareCompact	Opt	Std	Opt	Std	Opt	Std	N/A
Tire Inflator Kit	Std	N/A	Std	N/A	Std	N/A	N/A
Full-size	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Std
Traction control — all-speed	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Trailer-sway damping	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Wheels17 X 7-in. full-face steel wheels	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
17 X 7-in. painted aluminum wheels	Opt	Opt	Std	Std	N/A	N/A	N/A
17 X 7.5-in. polished painted aluminum wheels	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std
18 X 7-in. polished aluminum wheels	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Std	Std	N/A
Safety and Security	SportFWD	Sport4x4	LatitudeFWD	Latitude4x4	LimitedFWD	Limited4x4	Trailhawk4x4
Child seat anchor system (LATCH)	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS)	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Keyless Enter ‘n Go	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std	Pkg
Remote keyless entry with panic alarm	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Advanced multistage front air bags	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Knee bolster air bag, inflatable, driver and passenger	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Supplemental side curtain front and rear air bags	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Supplemental rear seat side air bag	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Front: Three-point, height-adjustable with traveling In-board buckles, constant-force retractors (CFR) and driver’s pretensioner	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Rear: Three-point belts with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
BeltAlert	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Security alarm	N/A	N/A	Pkg	Pkg	Std	Std	Pkg
Tire-pressure sensor, Lock on sync	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Packages / Equipment Groups	SportFWD	Sport4x4	LatitudeFWD	Latitude4x4	LimitedFWD	Limited4x4	Trailhawk4x4
Cold Weather Groupair conditioning with integrated center stack controls, all-season floor mats, exterior mirrors with heating element, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, Jeep Cargo Management Off-road Accessory Kit (Trailhawk only), leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, remote start system, and windshield wiper deicer	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	N/A	N/A	Opt
Comfort/Convenience Groupcargo net, dual zone automatic temperature control with air filtration and humidity sensor, power eight-way driver seat with power four-way lumbar adjustment, power liftgate, Keyless Enter ‘n Go, remote start system, auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone, security alarm, SiriusXM Radio with one-year activation and universal garage door opener	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt	N/A	N/A	Opt
Leather Interior GroupNappa leather- trimmed bucket seats, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, power eight-way driver seat with driver four-way power lumbar adjust	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Opt
Luxury GroupNappa leather seats, heated/ventilated front seats, power liftgate, HID headlamps, memory features – mirrors, driver seat and radio	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt	N/A
Technology Groupadvanced Brake Assist, auto high beam headlamp control, LaneSense Departure Warning Plus with Lane Keep Assist, Forward Collision Warning-Plus with crash mitigation, — — ParkSense Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, ParkSense front and rear park assist with rear stop, and rain sensitive windshield wipers	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt	Opt
Safety Tec GroupBlind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection, power multifunction — — foldaway mirrors (heated, with supplemental signals), ParkSense with rear park assist	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Trailer-tow Group (Class III)Class III receiver hitch, trailer-tow wiring harness with seven- and four-pin connectors, full-size spare tire, auxiliary transmission oil cooler. For vehicles equipped with V- 6 engine, also includes heavy-duty engine cooling, O O 180-amp alternator, and 3.517 final drive ratio. Trailhawk models only also includes off-road accessory kit for the Jeep Cargo Management system.	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Uconnect Access 8.4A Radioone-year SiriusXM Radio, AM/FM, 8.4-in. touchscreen display, GPS antenna input, navigation ready (dealer- activated), integrated voice command with Bluetooth, voice command for climate temperature (when — — equipped with dual zone ATC), text message reader with 18 pre-programmed text message replies, and Uconnect Access Advantage (six-month trial), with apps for Pandora, iHeartRadio, Slacker Radio, and Aha	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt	N/A	N/A	N/A
Uconnect Access 8.4AN Radioall features listed above for Uconnect Access 8.4A radio, plus the following: GPS navigation with one-step voice destination entry, 3-D city models and landmarks, — — 3-D terrain modeling, HD Radio, SiriusXM Traffic, SiriusXM Travel Link, and Uconnect Access Advantage (one-year trial), with apps for Pandora, iHeartRadio, Slacker Radio, and Aha	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Opt	Opt	Opt
Ventilated/Memory Seat Grouppremium leather-trimmed bucket seats with perforated inserts, — — ventilated front seats, and memory features – driver seat, radio and exterior mirrors	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Opt

Dashes in the guide are shown as NA.
The guide leaves the Trailhawk cell blank for the Light Frost interior color; it is shown as NA.
Package contents are listed in each package row as printed in the guide.

What each trim adds

Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.

Latitude (FWD)over Sport (FWD)+18 standard

Badges: Latitude
Door handles: Body color
Fog Lamps
Glass: Sunscreen, deep-tinted
Headlamps: Automatic
Mirrors: Body color
Molding: Bright, daylight opening
Side roof rails, bright
Connectivity: 115-volt auxiliary power outlet
Daylight opening molding: Bright
Interior Lighting: Ambient LED
ParkView rear backup camera
Seats — front: Front-passenger, forward fold-flat
Front passenger, under cushion storage (not available with optional ventilated seats on Limited)
Shift Knob: Leather wrapped
Leather wrapped with steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
Steering Wheel: Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
Front driver and passenger one-touch up and down

Limited (FWD)over Latitude (FWD)+24 standard

Badges: Limited
Fascias — front and rear: Body color with bright lower accents
Mirrors: Supplemental signals
Mirrors: Heated
Power multifunction with manual foldaway
Windshield with wiper deicer
Accents: Premium
Climate control: Dual zone, automatic
Cargo net
USB port – full-function (floor console bin) — replaces charging only USB port with optional Uconnect 8.4A radio on Latitude
Door Trim Panel Bolsters: Vinyl
Instrument cluster: 7-in. color multiview TFT display
Mirror — rearview: Auto-dimming with microphone
Leather-trimmed bucket seats
Seats — front: Heated
Seats — power: Eight-way driver
Seats — power: Four-way driver lumbar adjust
Seats — manual six-way driver seat
SiriusXM Radio with one-year subscription
Steering Wheel: Heated
Universal garage door opener
Uconnect 8.4A AM/FM radio with 8.4-in. touchscreen display Bluetooth, Voice Command and Access Advantage
Keyless Enter ‘n Go
Security alarm

Latitude (4x4)over Sport (4x4)+18 standard

Badges: Latitude
Door handles: Body color
Fog Lamps
Glass: Sunscreen, deep-tinted
Headlamps: Automatic
Mirrors: Body color
Molding: Bright, daylight opening
Side roof rails, bright
Connectivity: 115-volt auxiliary power outlet
Daylight opening molding: Bright
Interior Lighting: Ambient LED
ParkView rear backup camera
Seats — front: Front-passenger, forward fold-flat
Front passenger, under cushion storage (not available with optional ventilated seats on Limited)
Shift Knob: Leather wrapped
Leather wrapped with steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
Steering Wheel: Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
Front driver and passenger one-touch up and down

Limited (4x4)over Latitude (4x4)+23 standard

Badges: Limited
Fascias — front and rear: Body color with bright lower accents
Mirrors: Supplemental signals
Mirrors: Heated
Power multifunction with manual foldaway
Windshield with wiper deicer
Accents: Premium
Climate control: Dual zone, automatic
Cargo net
USB port – full-function (floor console bin) — replaces charging only USB port with optional Uconnect 8.4A radio on Latitude
Door Trim Panel Bolsters: Vinyl
Instrument cluster: 7-in. color multiview TFT display
Mirror — rearview: Auto-dimming with microphone
Leather-trimmed bucket seats
Seats — front: Heated
Seats — power: Eight-way driver
Seats — power: Four-way driver lumbar adjust
SiriusXM Radio with one-year subscription
Steering Wheel: Heated
Universal garage door opener
Uconnect 8.4A AM/FM radio with 8.4-in. touchscreen display Bluetooth, Voice Command and Access Advantage
Keyless Enter ‘n Go
Security alarm

Trailhawk (4x4)over Limited (4x4)+17 standard

Badges: Trailhawk
Trail Rated (4WD only – 2 badges)
Fascias — front and rear: Body color
Grille: Accent color surrounds
Hood decal, matte black
Mirrors: Accent color
Mirrors: Power with manual foldaway
Molding: Black, daylight opening
Side roof rails, accent color
Wheel flares, off-road
Accents: Base
Accents: Red stitching
Climate control: Air conditioning — manual
Daylight opening molding: Black
Mirror — rearview: Microphone
Cloth/leather-trimmed bucket seats
Seats — manual six-way driver seat

Standard on every trim (72)

Badges: Jeep
Exhaust tip: Bright
Headlamps: Bi-function halogen projector
Headlamps: Off time delay
Headlamp Bezels: Black bezels
License Plate Brow: Body color
Tail lamps, LED
Window wipers/washer — rear
Windshield wipers — variable intermittent
Active headrests — front
Air filtration
Assist handles, three, passenger
Bluetooth (Uconnect Voice Command / handsfree phone)
Bluetooth streaming audio
Cargo Area — eight tie-down loops
12-volt auxiliary power outlet (instrument panel)
12-volt auxiliary power outlet (floor console bin)
Connectivity: 12-volt cargo power outlet
Connectivity: Audio jack input for mobile devices
USB port — full-function (instrument panel media center)
Full-length center floor console with illuminated front cup holders, two-tier storage bin, and rear A/C vents
Consoles: Overhead console with sunglass holder
Defroster — rear window, electric
Door locks — speed-sensitive, power
Floor mats: Carpeted, front and rear
Glove box, locking with damped door and lamp
Head restraints, rear seat, three
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC): Tachometer
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC): Temperature, compass
Interior Lighting: Illuminated entry
Interior Lighting: Reading lamps, rear
Interior Lighting: Cargo compartment
Interior Lighting: Courtesy lamps
Jeep Cargo Management System — includes four utility hooks and reusable grocery bag with Jeep logo
Media center electronics storage — 12-volt auxiliary power outlet in instrument panel, audio jack input for mobile devices, remote SD card slot and USB port
Seats — rear, 60/40 split-folding rear recline bench with fore/aft adjustment, armrest with cup holders
Seats — manual four-way front passenger seat
Six speakers
Speed control
Speed sensitive power locks
Steering column — tilt and telescope
Sun visors – sliding, with illuminated vanity mirrors
Engines: 2.4-liter I-4 MultiAir engine
2.4-liter I-4 MultiAir engine PZEV (CARB states only)
Transmission: Nine-speed automatic
Transmission: Electronic Range Select
Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
160-amp alternator
730-amp maintenance-free battery
Battery run-down protection
Brakes: Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Brakes: Electronic park brake
Electronic stability control with Hill-start Assist, all-speed traction control, electronic roll mitigation and trailer sway damping
Engine Immobilizer
Engine oil cooler
Fuel tank — 15.8 gal.
Steering — power, electric
Tip Start
Tire-pressure monitoring display
Traction control — all-speed
Trailer-sway damping
Child seat anchor system (LATCH)
Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS)
Remote keyless entry with panic alarm
Advanced multistage front air bags
Knee bolster air bag, inflatable, driver and passenger
Supplemental side curtain front and rear air bags
Air bags: Supplemental rear seat side air bag
Front: Three-point, height-adjustable with traveling In-board buckles, constant-force retractors (CFR) and driver’s pretensioner
Rear: Three-point belts with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
Seat belts: BeltAlert
Tire-pressure sensor, Lock on sync

Source: 2016 Jeep Cherokee Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.

2016 Jeep Cherokee fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2016 Jeep Cherokee at 22–25 MPG combined; the 2.4L 4-cylinder (FWD) is the most efficient and the 2.4L 4-cylinder (4WD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

Version	Engine	Transmission · drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Cherokee FWD	2.4L 4-cylinder	9-speed automatic · FWD	21MPG	30MPG	25MPG	$2,500	361
Cherokee FWD	3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start	9-speed automatic · FWD	21MPG	29MPG	24MPG	$2,600	377
Cherokee FWD	2.4L 4-cylinderFFV	9-speed automatic · FWD	21MPG	30MPG	25MPG	$2,500	361
Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II	2.4L 4-cylinder	9-speed automatic · 4WD	21MPG	27MPG	23MPG	$2,700	385
Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD	2.4L 4-cylinder	9-speed automatic · 4WD	19MPG	25MPG	22MPG	$2,850	411
Cherokee 4WD	2.4L 4-cylinder	9-speed automatic · AWD	21MPG	28MPG	23MPG	$2,700	378
Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II	3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start	9-speed automatic · 4WD	19MPG	26MPG	22MPG	$2,850	414
Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD	3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start	9-speed automatic · 4WD	19MPG	26MPG	22MPG	$2,850	408
Cherokee 4WD	3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start	9-speed automatic · AWD	20MPG	27MPG	23MPG	$2,700	388
Cherokee 4WD	2.4L 4-cylinderFFV	9-speed automatic · AWD	21MPG	28MPG	23MPG	$2,700	378

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2016 Jeep Cherokee wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

Fits	Tire	Wheel	Type
Sport and LatitudeStandard	225/60R17Firestone Destination LE2	17 × 7 in, steel or cast aluminum	black sidewall, all-season
LimitedStandard	225/55R18Continental ProContact TX	18 × 7 in, aluminum	black sidewall, all-season
Sport and LatitudeAvailable	225/65R17Firestone Destination LE2	17 × 7 in, steel or cast aluminum	outline white letters, all-season
LimitedAvailable	225/60R18Continental ProContact TX	18 × 7 in, aluminum	black sidewall, all-season
TrailhawkStandard	P245/65R17Firestone Destination A/T	17 × 7.5 in, aluminum	outline white letters, all-terrain

Cold tire pressure: Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare: Compact spare, collapsible spare or a tire service kit, depending on equipment; the spec sheet lists no spare.
Lug nut torque: 100 ft-lb (135 N·m), M12 x 1.25 thread, 19 mm socket
Pressure monitor: A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2016 Jeep Cherokee Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2016 Jeep Cherokee maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

Odometer

OdometerDue at

Additional Inspections

Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function

Additional Maintenance

Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter

Service	20k2 yr	30k3 yr	40k4 yr	50k5 yr	60k6 yr	70k7 yr	80k8 yr	90k9 yr	100k10 yr	110k11 yr	120k12 yr	130k13 yr	140k14 yr	150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function
Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
Replace spark plugs **
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

Once a month or before a long trip

Check engine oil level
Check windshield washer fluid level
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and brake master cylinder, fill as needed
Check function of all interior and exterior lights

At every oil change

Change oil and filter
Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
Inspect exhaust system
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions

Severe duty, all models

Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if operated in a dusty and off-road environment or predominately at idle or very low engine RPM

Notes

** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only; yearly intervals do not apply
Oil change indicator can illuminate as early as 3,500 miles under severe operating conditions

Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.

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2016 Jeep Cherokee fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

Fluid capacities3 systems

System	Applies to	Capacity
Shared across engines
Fuel tank (approximate)	2.4L and 3.2L engines	15.8 gal60 L
2.4L engine
Engine oil with filter	SAE 0W-20, API certified	5.5 qt5.2 L
Cooling system	Mopar 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula antifreeze/coolant	7.2 qt6.8 L
3.2L engine
Engine oil with filter	SAE 5W-20, API certified	6 qt5.6 L
Cooling system	Mopar 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula antifreeze/coolant	10 qt9.5 L

Engine fluids

Engine fluids7 fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Mopar product
Engine coolant	Organic Additive Technology (OAT) antifreeze/coolant, 10 year/150,000 mile formulaMS.90032	Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil2.4L engine	SAE 0W-20, API certifiedMS-6395	Mopar (Pennzoil and Shell Helix also named)
Engine oil3.2L engine	SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395	Mopar (Pennzoil and Shell Helix also named)
Engine oil filter	Mopar engine oil filter	Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs	Mopar spark plugs	Mopar Spark Plugs
Fuel2.4L flex fuel (E-85) engine	87 octane, up to 85% ethanol	—
Fuel2.4L and 3.2L engines	87 octane, 0-15% ethanol	—

Chassis fluids & lubricants

Chassis fluids & lubricants2 fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Mopar product
Automatic transmission	ZF 8 and 9 speed ATF or equivalent	Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF
Brake master cylinder	DOT 3 brake fluid, SAE J1703 (DOT 4 acceptable if unavailable)	Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid

Fuel

Fuel2 engines

Engine	Minimum	Ethanol / biodiesel
2.4L and 3.2L engines	87 octane Regular unleaded	Up to 15% (E15)
2.4L flex fuel engine (E-85 filler label or yellow gas cap)	87 octane Regular unleaded	Up to 85% (E85); E85 capable

Wheel lug nut torque

Wheel lug nut torque1 spec

Wheels	Torque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.2519 mm socket	100 ft‑lb (135 N·m)

Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
Oil change intervals must not exceed 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours, whichever comes first.
Use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts; clean or remove dirt or oil before tightening.
Retorque check after 25 miles (40 km); tighten in a star pattern twice.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2016 Jeep Cherokee recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee: 9 recall campaigns, 1,415 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover
Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD				17.4% risk
Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD				16.9% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (9)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunkMay 11, 2023 · Campaign 23V338000Park outsidePark outside

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.

Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will relocate the power liftgate module and add a water shield. In addition, dealers will inspect for corrosion and replace the module and electrical connectors, if necessary.

Campaign 23V338000 on NHTSA.gov

Power train: automatic transmissionApril 27, 2023 · Campaign 23V302000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.

Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 45A. This recall expands previous recall number 20V-343.

Campaign 23V302000 on NHTSA.gov

Power train: driveline: differential unitJune 11, 2020 · Campaign 20V343000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU.

Risk: A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A loss of the Park function can cause unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by activating the electronic parking brake if a failed input spline occurs. This recall began July 14, 2020.

Campaign 20V343000 on NHTSA.gov

Electrical system: wiringMay 17, 2018 · Campaign 18V332000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov

EquipmentDecember 21, 2017 · Campaign 17V824000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher.

Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on…

Campaign 17V824000 on NHTSA.gov

SeatsAugust 10, 2016 · Campaign 16V590000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to February 5, 2016. The seat fasteners on the first or second row seats may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.

Risk: Loose fasteners may allow the seats to move, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants in the event of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats or seat sets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall S63.

Campaign 16V590000 on NHTSA.gov

Show 3 older recalls

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaftMay 11, 2016 · Campaign 16V287000

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 30, 2015, to October 2, 2015. The left halfshaft may have been incorrectly manufactured causing it to fracture without warning.

Risk: A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left halfshaft, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is S38.

Campaign 16V287000 on NHTSA.gov

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaftMay 11, 2016 · Campaign 16V284000

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 3, 2015, to March 22, 2016. The right halfshaft may have been incorrectly manufactured causing it to fracture without warning.

Risk: A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right halfshaft, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is S39.

Campaign 16V284000 on NHTSA.gov

Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunkDecember 9, 2015 · Campaign 15V826000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 18, 2015, to September 10, 2015 and equipped with the power liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the Power Liftgate Control Module and result in a high resistance short circuit.

Risk: A short circuit in the module increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the module and connectors for corrosion, replacing the damaged components as necessary. The mastic shield will be removed and the module will be covered with a water shield. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2016.

Campaign 15V826000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints: 1,415
Crashes: 37
Fires: 15
Injuries: 27

Power train638
Engine315
Unknown or other313
Electrical system298
Service brakes93
Vehicle speed control76
Steering54
Fuel/propulsion system44

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Cherokee. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2016 Jeep Cherokee owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2016 model year.

Owner's manuals

Uconnect & radio

Warranty

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Read for lake-effect country

Reading the 2016 Cherokee data for Great Lakes roads

None of the factory data on this page changes from one region to the next, but what deserves a second look does. Below are the 2016 Jeep Cherokee lines that matter for an Evansville winter, a spring of broken pavement, a boat on the hitch or a long descent in the hills.

Tire choices for squall and thaw

Big wheels look good, but after a March commute on Detroit or Cleveland streets they are the ones that come home bent. This year's sizes run from 225/60R17 on 17-inch wheels to 225/60R18 on 18-inch wheels; the smaller fitment carries a taller sidewall that absorbs pothole strikes and usually costs less to replace.

What the manual says about oil

Oil capacity is 5.5 qt (2.4L) and 6 qt (3.2L), and the manual lists SAE 0W-20 (2.4L) and SAE 5W-20 (3.2L). Where more than one engine appears in the lineup, the engine code on the window sticker settles which grade applies. The wrong one in an Indiana winter gives up a little protection on every cold start, and over years of driveway starts that adds up.

Battery checks before the cold

The spec sheet lists 600 to 730 cold-cranking amps. It is an AGM battery, so the replacement should be AGM as well. A Cherokee left at a lake cottage or in a pole barn for weeks slowly drains its battery, and a cold snap then finds it with nothing to spare. A plug-in maintainer for stored vehicles is cheap insurance in the Great Lakes states.

Traction for snowbelt hills and hollows

This model year offers front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. In Indiana, the payoff comes in the first hour of a storm, before plows reach side streets, and on boat ramps slick with algae where a two-wheel-drive tow vehicle can spin. Keep the system's limits in mind on ice: driven wheels add grip for going, not for stopping or turning.

Clearance for frozen ruts and hollow roads

Listed ground clearance: 8.7 to 10.5 inches. Two places in this region test it. One is a snowbelt side street after a squall, where frozen ruts form before the plow comes back. The other is a gravel road up an Appalachian hollow, where a high crown and washouts can catch a low underbody. Knowing the figure helps you choose a line instead of guessing.

Short winter trips count as hard use

The schedule's severe-service oil interval is 4,000 miles, and heavy idling is one of the conditions behind it. Under severe conditions the oil-change message may appear from 3,500 miles. Winter commuting in Detroit or Columbus traffic, with stop-and-go crawling and engines idled to clear snow, is exactly the use that brings the shorter figure into play.

Tank size for hill country

The 2016 Jeep Cherokee holds 15.8 gallons of fuel. Once you leave the interstate in West Virginia or eastern Kentucky, mountain routes can run a long way between stations, and the climbs burn more fuel than flat miles do. Fill up before heading into the hills.

Capacities, ratings and service intervals: Stellantis data for the 2016 Cherokee. The Great Lakes reading of them is independent and is not factory or dealer advice.

2016 Jeep Cherokee questions

How much oil does the 2016 Jeep Cherokee take?

With a filter change: 2.4L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified), 5.5 qt / 5.2 L and 3.2L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 6 qt / 5.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2016 Jeep Cherokee use?

2.4L engine: SAE 0W-20, API certified (MS-6395); 3.2L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv joints; inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, parking brake function; replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2016 Jeep Cherokee owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2016 Jeep Cherokee get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Jeep Cherokee at 22–25 MPG combined, depending on the version. 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 21 city / 30 highway / 25 combined; 3.2L 6-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, 4WD: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, 4WD: 19 city / 25 highway / 22 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, AWD: 21 city / 28 highway / 23 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2016 Jeep Cherokee use?

Factory tire sizes: 225/60R17 (Sport and Latitude); 225/55R18 (Limited); 225/65R17 (Sport and Latitude); 225/60R18 (Limited); P245/65R17 (Trailhawk). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), not in a single table.

What changed on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee?

No longer standard or offered on some trims: Leather wrapped (Sport); Paint: new Rhino Clear Coat and Light Brownstone Pearl Coat; dropped Anvil Clear Coat and Cashmere Pearl Coat.

Does the 2016 Jeep Cherokee have recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The most recent: Electrical system: wiring (May 2023), Power train: automatic transmission (April 2023), and Power train: driveline (June 2020). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2016 Jeep Cherokee?

Owners have filed 1,415 complaints about the 2016 Jeep Cherokee with NHTSA. The components named most often are power train (638), engine (315), and unknown or other (313). 37 complaints involved a crash and 15 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

What is the 2016 Jeep Cherokee's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee is 4 out of 5 stars (Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD: 4 and Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD: 4). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.