2016 Jeep Cherokee

A compact SUV that keeps real off-pavement ability without a truck-sized footprint.

Price: $21,495
Odometer: 72,000 mi
Body: SUV
Combined: 25 mpg

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What this vehicle is

A driver who wants one vehicle for commuting, weekend cargo, and honest winter capability.

The KL Cherokee was Jeep’s move into the modern compact-SUV class, and it is one of the few vehicles in that class that still offers a genuine low-range 4x4 system on the upper trims. For a Nassau County driver it parks like a compact crossover but handles an unplowed side street with more confidence than most rivals.

Running costs sit in the middle of the compact SUV class. The 2.4L returns something close to its 25 mpg combined rating in mixed Nassau County driving; the V6 gives that back in exchange for real pulling power. Tires are a common 17 or 18 inch size, so replacement is not expensive, and the Uconnect system in this generation still supports phone pairing without a subscription.

Specifications

The numbers on this Jeep Cherokee

Odometer and body style are specific to this vehicle. Engine, drivetrain, and transmission are the configurations offered for this model year; confirm the exact build with us before you decide.

Body style: SUV
Odometer: 72,000 miles
Generation: KL generation, 2014-2018
Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive or Jeep Active Drive 4x4, depending on trim
Engines offered: 2.4L Tigershark inline-four (about 184 hp) or 3.2L Pentastar V6 (about 271 hp)
Transmission: Nine-speed automatic
Seating: 5 passengers
Doors: 4
Fuel: Gasoline
EPA estimate: 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined mpg (2.4L four-cylinder, front-wheel drive)

Why people choose it

What this model does well

Strengths that belong to the model itself, not to this individual car.

01Available Jeep Active Drive II adds a low range, which almost no compact crossover offers
02Optional 3.2L Pentastar V6 makes it one of the stronger tow-rated compact SUVs of its era
03Uconnect infotainment in this generation is genuinely easy to use, with real physical knobs
04Ride quality is settled and quiet compared with the boxier Jeeps

Before you buy

What to check on this model

Items specific to the kl generation Cherokee, worth raising on a test drive rather than discovering later.

Read the full inspection checklist

✓The nine-speed automatic drew complaints early in the run and several software updates followed, so ask whether the transmission control module is up to date
✓Check for a smooth 1-2 and 2-3 shift from cold, not just when the car is warm
✓Rear brake wear can outpace the fronts on these, so it is worth checking both axles
✓On 4x4 examples, confirm the system engages and disengages without a warning light

Useful answers

Questions about this Jeep Cherokee

Is the nine-speed automatic in the 2016 Cherokee a problem?

It drew genuine complaints in the first years of the KL, mostly about hesitation and hard shifts rather than outright failure, and Chrysler released several transmission control module updates in response. By 2016 many of those updates were factory-installed. The practical test is a cold drive: the 1-2 and 2-3 shifts should be smooth before the car is warm, not just after.

What is the difference between Active Drive I and Active Drive II?

Active Drive I is a single-speed four-wheel-drive system that handles snow and wet pavement. Active Drive II adds a two-speed transfer case with a low range and a neutral position, which is unusual in this class and is what makes the upper Cherokee trims genuinely more capable than a typical crossover. Ask which system this vehicle has, because the difference is significant.

Is 72,000 miles a lot for a 2016 Cherokee?

No. For a vehicle of this age it is close to average annual use, and the powertrain is not near the end of its life. At this point the questions worth asking are about transmission fluid service, brake condition at both axles, and whether the four-wheel-drive system has had its fluids changed, rather than about the odometer number itself.

Is the 2016 Jeep Cherokee still available, and what does it cost?

The listed price of $21,495 and this vehicle’s availability are both confirmed by phone, because used inventory turns over and a page cannot keep up with a lot. Call 516-785-9378 before making the trip to Wantagh.