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2016 Jeep Grand CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 313 owner complaints about the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most often about the power train. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-406 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years64% below the Grand Cherokee median · #30 of 32 years by complaints
Safety recalls8Lowest repair rate 55%Owner complaints31350 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage32kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee has problems

313 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train7812
Engine776
Electrical system627
Fuel/propulsion system284
Vehicle speed control236
Service brakes222
Steering162
Air bags126
Fuel system, diesel120
13 other systems8312

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

8 recalls

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

55%repaired · 2025 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 22V-406 · Jun 9, 2022 · 138,645 vehicles · 75,874 repaired

Risk. Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

79%repaired · 2022 Q4

Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Recall 20V-699 · Nov 12, 2020 · 28,884 vehicles · 22,946 repaired

Risk. Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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75%repaired · 2019 Q4

Electrical system: software

Recall 18V-332 · May 17, 2018 · 4,815,661 vehicles · 3,629,629 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2018 Q1

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 16V-814 · Nov 10, 2016 · 30,183 vehicles · 24,173 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2017 Q3

Brake lights: switch

Recall 16V-249 · Apr 27, 2016 · 32,384 vehicles · 29,468 repaired

Risk. If the solenoid loses function, the transmission may lock in the Park or Neutral position when the vehicle comes to a stop, possibly rendering the vehicle…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2017 Q3

Disc: caliper

Recall 16V-168 · Mar 23, 2016 · 21,183 vehicles · 19,111 repaired

Risk. A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.

Mileage at failure

When do power train problems start?

32kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 56 power train complaints. 93% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
26under 30k miles52under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other Grand Cherokee year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Cherokee median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety ratings

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 3 stars (20.4% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  2. High pressure fuel pump failureEA23001 · still open
    Led to recall 24V-957
  3. Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentPE19014 · closed Feb 25, 2026
    No recall
In owners' words

What Grand Cherokee owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Tone wheel failure resulting in vehicle not operating as intended. Required repair of which FCA stated the repair was not covered by the recall issued against the vehicle.
Complaint 11720847 · Feb 27, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the transmission remained stuck in first gear. The contact shifted to neutral(N) and shifted back to drive(D), and the vehicle responded as intended. There was no warning light…
Complaint 11716970 · Feb 10, 2026 · 151,755 miles
Transmission will "buck" unexpectedly when slowing to a stop. This causes a violent and unpredictable lunge forward. This has been reported and inspected by the dealer multiple times with the assessment just being "that's an 8 speed transmission for ya". There is no warning of it happening, nor is…
Complaint 11672649 · Jul 11, 2025

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