2016 Model Year

Jeep Grand Cherokee

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
301
Recalls
4
Crashes
26
Severe
47

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

20V475000 Aug 2020

Other

No consequence data available

16V814000 Nov 2016

Other

No consequence data available

16V249000 Apr 2016

Other

No consequence data available

16V168000 Mar 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Oct 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 i...

POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

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...

Engine
Feb 2026

Received a warning light and vehicle decelerated with a loss of power. After researching the issue it was determined that it was the crankshaft sensor...

Engine
Jan 2026

The contact's son owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While the owner was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. Th...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 2026

While driving then it just shuts off

Tires
Jan 2026

265/50R20 Cooper Evolution H/T, all 4 tires have cracks all the way around each tire, possibly sidewall defects. Tires were purchased new from Bob’s t...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Dec 2025

The transmission on this 2016 grand jeep Cherokee had completely went out due to fluids being in the transmission. Which is causing a head gasket prob...

Electrical System
Dec 2025

When I push on the gas pedal, sometimes the car revs up and the speed does not increase. I have to shut the car down and then restart. When I restar...

Power Train
Nov 2025

Transmission will "buck" unexpectedly when slowing to a stop. This causes a violent and unpredictable lunge forward. This has been reported and inspec...

Air Bags
Nov 2025

Passenger front seat headrest deployed while parked, no collision or accident, was parked in my driveway.

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 301 complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 26 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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