2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 310
- Recalls
- 9
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2016
Opened by NHTSA
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2016: 310 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 562 |
| 1994 | 609 |
| 1995 | 723 |
| 1996 | 893 |
| 1997 | 991 |
| 1998 | 1,028 |
| 1999 | 1,638 |
| 2000 | 1,447 |
| 2001 | 883 |
| 2002 | 1,476 |
| 2003 | 762 |
| 2004 | 1,295 |
| 2005 | 2,051 |
| 2006 | 1,280 |
| 2007 | 1,108 |
| 2008 | 734 |
| 2009 | 138 |
| 2010 | 118 |
| 2011 | 1,639 |
| 2012 | 1,644 |
| 2013 | 804 |
| 2014 | 2,378 |
| 2015 | 1,362 |
| 2016 | 310 |
| 2017 | 364 |
| 2018 | 854 |
| 2019 | 368 |
| 2020 | 240 |
| 2021 | 403 |
| 2022 | 261 |
| 2023 | 389 |
| 2024 | 243 |
| 2025 | 75 |
| 2026 | 22 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
25% · 78 reportsMost commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Show complaint excerpts
The electronic gear shifter in this vehicle went from park to rolling down a hill. I was parked and proceeded to exit the vehicle when it started rolling backwards.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-03
Engine
25% · 76 reportsElectrical system
20% · 61 reportsMost commonly citing software and 12v/24v/48v battery.
Fuel/propulsion system
9% · 28 reportsService brakes
8% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving 30MPH along with moderate traffic in the left lane of the main road in a 25MPH zone at 2:30PM on a dry 60 degree day, the light at an intersection turned red and traffic was stopping.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-12
Also filed under Air bags
Safety timeline
9 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2016-05-12Service brakes, hydraulic16V168000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016.
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2016-05-27Exterior lighting, power train16V249000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured May 15, 2015 to February 19, 2016.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S28.
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2016-12-23Fuel system, gasoline16V814000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 10, 2016, to April 28, 2016 and equipped with a 3.6L engine built at the Saltillo engine plant.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly for damage to the fuel rail crossover tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016.
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2017-12-12Engine and engine cooling17E061000 Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles.
Remedy: ATI will notify owners and will replace the supercharger brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact ATI customer service at 1-913-338-2886.
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2018-06-04Electrical system, vehicle speed control18V332000 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...
Remedy: 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.
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2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
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2021-02-18Engine and engine cooling20V475000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines.
Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge.
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2021-03-11Engine and engine cooling20V699000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2023-03-17Engineering analysisOpen High pressure fuel pump failure
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2023-10-31Engine and engine cooling23V411000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023.
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2024-01-11Fuel system, diesel22V406000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 78 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 76 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 61 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V168000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 16V249000 · Exterior lighting, power train
- Recall 16V814000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 17E061000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 18V332000 · Electrical system, vehicle speed control
- Recall 20V475000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 20V699000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 23V411000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 22V406000 · Fuel system, diesel
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- Is the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- 9 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.