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.
Most common problems
What owners report
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
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.
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
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.