Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
NHTSA campaign 20V475000 · 2020 · reported 08/13/2020
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 3.0× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
307Complaints
9Recalls
27Crashes
7Fires
18Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Power Train (25.1% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Power Train complaints here are 3.0× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
5 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 1 rests on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 77 · 25.1% | Recalled | Recall 16V249000 |
| Engine | 76 · 24.8% | Recalled | Recall 20V475000 · Recall 20V699000 · Recall 17E061000 · Recall 23V411000 |
| Electrical System | 59 · 19.2% | Recalled | Recall 18V332000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 28 · 9.1% | Recalled | Recall 16V814000 · Recall 22V406000 |
| Service Brakes | 22 · 7.2% | Recalled | Recall 16V168000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 · 7.2% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 307 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 9 campaigns
Electrical System:wiring
NHTSA campaign 18V332000 · 2018 · reported 05/17/2018
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (EGR Valve)
NHTSA campaign 20V699000 · 2020 · reported 11/12/2020
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
NHTSA campaign 17E061000 · 2017 · reported 10/19/2017
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA campaign 16V814000 · 2016 · reported 11/10/2016
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
NHTSA campaign 16V168000 · 2016 · reported 03/23/2016
A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch
NHTSA campaign 16V249000 · 2016 · reported 04/27/2016
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump
NHTSA campaign 22V406000 · 2022 · reported 06/09/2022
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Engine And Engine Cooling
NHTSA campaign 23V411000 · 2023 · reported 06/08/2023
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“CAR WAS STOPPED, PLACED IN PARK AND LEFT RUNNING IN DRIVEWAY. DRIVER EXITED VEHICLE, MANUALLY LOCKED WITH WITH THE EXTERNAL BUTTON ON DRIVERS HANDLE. DRIVER…”NHTSA complaint 11204275 — filed 04/28/2019 · POWER TRAIN
“THIS ROLL AWAY INCIDENT OCCURRED ON MARCH 7, 2019. MY 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY THAT WAS NOT MY OWN AND…”NHTSA complaint 11196140 — filed 04/14/2019 · POWER TRAIN
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD VIOLENTLY SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. THERE WERE NO…”NHTSA complaint 11172518 — filed 01/28/2019 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 77 of 307 NHTSA complaints (25.1%), followed by engine (76), electrical system (59), unspecified/other issues (31). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
307 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 27 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 18 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes — 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V475000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee's reported problems?
5 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
