2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
308 NHTSA owner complaints · 9 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
308 NHTSA owner complaints · 9 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Complaints per year on the road: 30.8
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under previous ownership under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V699000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the recall repair failed to prevent a recall-related failure 15,000 miles later. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal coolant odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The c…
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the front driver seat head restraint deployed inadvertently and struck the contact in the neck, causing the contact to swerve off the road. The contact sustained a sore neck; however, medical attention was not provided. No warning lights illuminated. A local dealer was contacted and scheduled a service appointment. The deale…
#2 cylinder misfire code P0302. A known problem with this engine. A compression test reveals a common defect with this engine
What the community is saying right now.
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 23V411000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines.… |
| 22V406000 | Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines… |
| 16V814000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Li | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 10, 2016, to… |
| 20V699000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Ga… |
| 20V475000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. … |
| 18V332000 | Electrical System:Wiring | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000l… |
| 17E061000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasolin | Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, so… |
| 16V168000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Com | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015… |
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The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Power Train (78 complaints in our indexed sample).
Our data verdict is AVOID with a reliability score of 21/100, computed from 308 NHTSA complaints and 9 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
Yes — NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 08/06/2023. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
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Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements.
Last updated: 2026-08-20.