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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee: recalls and problems

9 recalls and 310 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

9recalls
310complaints
27crashes reported
7fires reported
18injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train78 · 25%
  • Engine76 · 25%
  • Electrical System61 · 20%
  • Unknown Or Other31 · 10%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System28 · 9%
  • Service Brakes22 · 7%
  • Vehicle Speed Control22 · 7%
  • Steering16 · 5%
  • Fuel System (Diesel)12 · 4%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)12 · 4%

What owners report

Fuel System, Gasoline

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 dealer, where it was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. the contact was informed that the fuel pump neede

Seats

While attempting to remove a child's car seat situated in the rear left passenger seat of the jeep, the release latch failed to allow the seat belt to be released. we had to use a pry bar to physically pry the seat belt rearward in the seat, damaging the seat belt latch before the mechanism finally released the latch.

Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Seats

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

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering GRAND CHEROKEE, GRAND CHEROKEE SRT. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.