2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 9 NHTSA recalls and 311 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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9
NHTSA Recalls
9 recalls on record
311
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
27
Crash Reports
7 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee (9)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Jeep dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Diesel
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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…
🔧 Electrical System: Wiring
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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,…
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
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…
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/Supercharger
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
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…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper
A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
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…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
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 disabled in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
🔧 Fuel System, Diesel: Delivery: Fuel Pump
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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. Some…
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Based on 311 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2011, 2012, 2014 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2010, 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Is the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 9 recall campaigns and 311 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 9 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee are: Power Train, Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee safe to buy?
The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 9 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Jeep Grand Cherokee should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Jeep Grand Cherokee are: 2010, 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2011, 2012, 2014.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update.
For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
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