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P0128 on JEEP CHEROKEE

Severity
High
NHTSA Reports
4
Most Affected
2016, 2017

What P0128 Means on Your JEEP CHEROKEE

Real JEEP CHEROKEE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Cei p0128 coolant temperature too cold. no overheating issues, temps have remained consistently. came on while driving. thermostat needs replacing in only 4 years from purchase. temps have only been hovering around freezing."

— 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE owner • ENGINE • Filed 11/18/2019

"Cei p0128 coolant temperature too cold. having to replace thermostat on a car only 3 years old. temps have not been below freezing & didn't have this issue last winter. thermostat is stuck open so gas consumption has increased & heat has decreased."

— 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE owner • ENGINE • Filed 11/13/2019

"Engine and car was not warming up with remote start. Finally check engine light comes on. Code P0128 thermostat. Repaired 1/28/2021 @ 85762 miles. All antifreeze replaced. $600+ repair. 2/1/2022 same observed failure of engine to warm up during remote starts."

— 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • Filed 02/06/2022

"'shifter bezel and wiring requires replacement according to eide chrysler service techs 'shift module not functioning ' replaced by eide chrysler twice 'vehicle randomly swaps between r/n/d while driving 'vehicle has difficult time starting 'check engine light ' code p0128 ' coolant temperature"

— 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS • Filed 03/14/2020 ⚠️ Crash reported

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0128 on JEEP CHEROKEE

50%
25%
25%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2016
2
2017
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0128 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026