2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems and recalls

Owners have filed 308 complaints on the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and NHTSA has issued 9 recalls. The most cited component is the Power Train (78 complaints).

308
Complaints
9
Recalls
27
Crash reports
7
Fire reports
18
Injuries
87.0
Severity index

Severity index 87.0 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 87.0p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 25 of 141 by severity index among 2016 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 82% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2016 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Power TrainPower Train: 78 complaints (25.3%)78 25%EngineEngine: 76 complaints (24.7%)76 25%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 61 complaints (19.8%)61 20%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 31 complaints (10.1%)31 10%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 28 complaints (9.1%)28 9%Service BrakesService Brakes: 25 complaints (8.1%)25 8%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 22 complaints (7.1%)22 7%Fuel SystemFuel System: 16 complaints (5.2%)16 5%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
POWER TRAIN7825.3%
ENGINE7624.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6119.8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3110.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM289.1%
SERVICE BRAKES258.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL227.1%
FUEL SYSTEM165.2%

Complaints filed per year

024472016: 432017: 312018: 272019: 332020: 382021: 162022: 212023: 472024: 222025: 172026: 13 (partial year)161718192021222347242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
201643
201731
201827
201933
202038
202116
202221
202347
202422
202517
2026 (year to date)13
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (86 against 75).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
20V47500013/08/2020ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and
18V33200017/05/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger
20V69900012/11/2020ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the
17E06100019/10/2017ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGERAccessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles. The supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the AB
16V81400010/11/2016FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 10, 2016, to April 28, 2016 and equipped with a 3.6L engine built at the Saltillo engine plant. During the assembly of the engine, the fuel rail crosso
16V16800023/03/2016SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.
16V24900027/04/2016POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCHChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured May 15, 2015 to February 19, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock solenoid may have a loose electrical connection which could result in a loss of solenoid function.
22V40600009/06/2022FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
23V41100008/06/2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses a

Other Jeep Grand Cherokee model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 14 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-06. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.