2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems and complaints
Owners have filed 312 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most-reported areas: Power Train (78), Engine (76), Electrical System (62).
Key takeaways
- 312 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 27 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 18 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 78 | 25% |
| Engine | 76 | 24% |
| Electrical System | 62 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 31 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 28 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 7% |
| Fuel System | 17 | 5% |
| Steering | 16 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 12 | 4% |
| Diesel | 12 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-10-23
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended with the vehicle shaking erratically. The vehicle was taken to O’Reilly’s where the vehicle was diagnosed with CAM box failure. The contac...
Air Bags - filed 2026-10-01
This last Monday, September 28, the Active head restraint in headrest broke/blew out and exploded into my head while driving on street (no collision, pothole, bump or jarring) causing pain, panic, and avoidance maneuver. Worried it will happen again possibly to someone else in passenger seat, and I am afraid to drive t...
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-09-22
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly sputtered and then stalled. The contact stated that there was a whining sound coming from the vehicle when the vehicle turned off. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the deal...
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More for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.