2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Safety Score
66
Average
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars

Recalls (1)

Date NHTSA ID Component Units Completion
2016-04-27 16V249000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH 32,384 Details

Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)

Date Component Crash Injuries Summary
2026-03-18 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 Brakes repetitively seize, causing the wheels to overheat and the vehicle to shake while braking, putting the vehicle a…
2026-03-03 ENGINE No 0 The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle su…
2026-02-24 AIR BAGS Yes 1 I hit a deer at 65 mph, causing significant damage to my vehicle, $7,300+ to the front end. I have a safety beacon that…
2026-02-10 POWER TRAIN No 0 The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to drive from a complete stop, th…
2026-01-15 ENGINE No 0 Received a warning light and vehicle decelerated with a loss of power. After researching the issue it was determined th…
2026-01-15 POWER TRAIN No 0 Tone wheel failure resulting in vehicle not operating as intended. Required repair of which FCA stated the repair was n…
2025-11-13 ENGINE No 0 The transmission on this 2016 grand jeep Cherokee had completely went out due to fluids being in the transmission. Whic…
2025-11-08 EXTERIOR LIGHTING No 0 Headlights will completely go out at night just at random, sometimes it's only one and sometimes it both completely. Ye…
2025-10-24 AIR BAGS Yes 2 This 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee was hit in the left front by a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign. It also spun a…
2025-10-17 ENGINE No 0 The contact's son owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While the owner was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engin…
2025-10-17 ENGINE No 0 Oil filler neck leaking and possible due to a blown motor
2025-09-26 POWER TRAIN No 0 Car not going out of park. Seems to be stuck in gear. Code P1DAB
2025-07-02 POWER TRAIN No 0 The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while in park(Park) and attempting to shift to dri…
2025-06-06 AIR BAGS No 0 Passenger front seat headrest deployed while parked, no collision or accident, was parked in my driveway.
2025-06-01 POWER TRAIN No 0 Transmission will "buck" unexpectedly when slowing to a stop. This causes a violent and unpredictable lunge forward. Th…
2025-05-29 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Yes 0 I was stuck in traffic as a result of a road being closed while they cleared another incident. Creeping along, the Jee…
2025-05-13 POWER TRAIN No 0 The gear selector assembly (shifter indicator) failed in accordance with current recall S28 for 2016 Jeep Grand Cheroke…
2025-04-14 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM No 0 From one day to the next the engine is blown. Mechanic says the engine was hot for a while but no light or notices came…
2025-02-27 TIRES No 0 Tires: Pirelli 285/40R22. Tires failed: Front passenger + Both -Driver/Passenger tires. Failures did not occur concurre…
2025-02-11 ENGINE No 0 The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, or at a complete sto…
2025-01-12 POWER TRAIN No 0 While driving then it just shuts off
2025-01-07 ENGINE No 0 During a routine trip, in a suburban area, on a cold winter morning my 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo was running roug…
2025-01-07 VISIBILITY/WIPER No 0 The 2011-2021 Jeep WK2 Grand Cherokees all have a safety issue when driven in colder climates in snowy, or icy conditio…
2024-12-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 Vehicle will stall while driving. Has happened 15+ times when trying to accelerate from a stop light, twice while drivi…
2024-10-30 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM No 0 The DPF exhaust flange bolts broke, causing exhaust gasses to leak from joint into cabin. Known issue with eco diesel v…
2024-10-26 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM No 0 On October 26, 2024, I stopped at a gas station to pick up a few items, turning my vehicle off before going inside. Whe…
2024-08-06 ENGINE No 0 Rocker arm failure on 3.6 liter engine. This issue had been reported by many Grand Cherokee owners over multiple years…
2024-07-19 ENGINE No 0 2016 Grand Cherokee with 3.0L Ecodiesel and the engine failed at 43K mileage. The engine failed while driving on the hi…
2024-07-10 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM No 0 I have attempted to have recall Z46 performed by several Jeep dealerships and have been unsuccessful at getting the wor…
2024-07-08 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 Passive head rest deployed while sitting idle in drivers seat! Slamming into the side of my head! Causing a mild conc…
2024-06-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 The shifter failed. It won’t come out of park.
2024-06-18 AIR BAGS Yes 1 I was involved in a car crash accident on the freeway, I was hit by a Ford Raptor truck from the back (left side) and p…
2024-05-01 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS No 0 The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, the hea…
2024-03-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING No 0 The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact became aware of an oil leak coming from the engine. The check …
2024-02-01 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL No 0 The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and attempting to star…
2024-02-01 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 The paint on my hood has bubbling underneath. I’m not sure but someone informed me this was a manufacture related inc…
2024-01-08 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM No 0 I have a problem with my air system no air when i turn it on and when i turn the heat on its cold
2024-01-02 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 There are issues with the leather dashboard wrinkling, delaminating, and bubbling. I contacted Jeep (case #91040374) a…
2023-12-19 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL No 0 The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fue…
2023-12-15 POWER TRAIN No 0 Engine oil filter housing cracked and there was excessive and continuous oil leakage. Research on the internet shows th…
2023-11-20 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL No 0 The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fue…
2023-11-14 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL No 0 The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fue…
2023-10-24 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL No 0 The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fue…
2023-10-17 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) No 0 The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact was unable to shift t…
2023-10-16 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 Jeep turns off while driving and makes me put it into park to turn it back on and into drive again. Lights flicker from…
2023-10-01 ENGINE No 0 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee started to have rough idle when stopped at light or parked. Turns out the VVT Solenoid (Front …
2023-09-27 SEAT BELTS Yes 1 I was in a motor vehicle accident on 9/27/23 and my driver side seat belt had a retractor failure allowing me to be thr…
2023-09-08 POWER TRAIN No 0 The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the transmis…
2023-09-01 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 My 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a water leak in the rear compartment area. It is leaking next to the wiring which coul…
2023-08-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 1 The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, he smelled smoke emanatin…