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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

312 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most reported area is engine and engine cooling (27% of them). NHTSA also lists 203 service bulletins and 8 recall campaigns.

Counts are what owners told NHTSA, as filed. NHTSA does not confirm each report, and a complaint is not proof of a cause. Injuries: 18. Deaths: 0.

Complaints by area

Each bar is the share of this model year's 312 complaints that name that area. A complaint can name more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

• Engine and engine cooling84 · 27%
• Power train (transmission and drive)78 · 25%
• Electrical system62 · 20%
• Fuel system45 · 14%
• Other or unknown31 · 10%
• Service brakes25 · 8%
• Speed control and throttle23 · 7%
• Steering16 · 5%

11 smaller areas not shown (79 complaints in total).

Do not compare models by these numbers. NHTSA has no sales count for each model, so a model with more complaints may just have sold more cars. Use them to see which areas owners write about, not to rank cars.

Service bulletins

NHTSA's database lists 203 repair bulletins from Jeep for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. A bulletin is a repair instruction sent to dealers. It is not a recall and does not mean your car is covered. The 8 newest:

1. 9100897Rev1Received September 17, 2026

   Suspension

   Qudra Lift Reman Compressor Excessive Repairs on Quadra Lift Reman Compressors Part Numbers: 68041137AF / R8572790AA / 68087233AA / 52124932AE / 52124934AE / 68064343AC Purpose The Star Parts...

2. S1623000028 Rev. KReceived June 18, 2026

   Electrical system

   Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot.

3. S2623000023Received April 15, 2026

   Power train (transmission and drive)

   Power Liftgate Inoperative.

4. S2621000003 REV.AReceived March 18, 2026

   Power train (transmission and drive)

   The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95.

5. S1408000384 REV.JReceived March 13, 2026

   Electrical system

   Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes...

6. S2608000010Received March 13, 2026

   Electrical system

   Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH).

7. 108546Received December 11, 2025

   Body and structure

   Isolator - engine mount.

8. 9100671Received September 24, 2025

   Electrical system

   Verify "Z" part number availability.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Recall repairs are free at a Jeep dealer. The 3 to look at first:

1. 23V411000June 8, 2023

   Engine and engine cooling

   The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

2. 20V699000November 12, 2020

   Engine and engine cooling

   The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system.

3. 16V249000April 27, 2016

   Power train

   The brake transmission shift interlock solenoid may have a loose electrical connection which could result in a loss of solenoid function.

See all 8 recalls for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, or check your VIN below to see which are open on your car.

Common repairs in this area (not a diagnosis)

These are repair jobs that sit in the areas owners report most. A complaint may need a diagnosis first: the same symptom can come from many causes, and a serious one such as engine failure is not fixed by a cheap part. They are not a forecast of what your Grand Cherokee will need. Ranges are US estimates for all makes.

This model year has an engine recall in NHTSA's data. Before you pay for an engine repair, check the recalls and ask the dealer about warranty extensions for your VIN. Those repairs can be free.

Start with a diagnosis

• Diagnostic scan (check engine light)$55 to $250

Engine and engine cooling 84 complaints · 27%

No repair price here: this area usually needs a diagnosis first. A diagnostic scan (check engine light) runs $55 to $250.

Power train (transmission and drive) 78 complaints · 25%

• Transmission fluid service$140 to $480
• Transmission solenoid replacement$290 to $1,200
• Torque converter replacement$880 to $2,475
• Clutch replacement (manual transmission)$1,000 to $2,050

Electrical system 62 complaints · 20%

• Battery replacement$150 to $470
• Alternator replacement$360 to $930
• Starter replacement$280 to $740
• Battery cable replacement$100 to $340

Fuel system 45 complaints · 14%

• Fuel pump replacement$370 to $1,075
• Fuel injector replacement (one injector)$170 to $820
• EVAP purge valve replacement$80 to $240
• Gas cap replacement$5 to $95

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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee: questions

What are the most common problems on the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Of the 312 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 84 (27%) name engine and engine cooling, and 78 (25%) name power train (transmission and drive). A complaint can list more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%. These are owner reports, not proven causes.

Is the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

These numbers cannot say. NHTSA complaints have no sales count to compare against, so a high number on one model does not mean it fails more than another. Use them to see which areas owners write about, then check your own VIN for open recalls.

Do these complaints include crashes or fires?

Owners marked 27 of the 312 complaints as involving a crash and 7 as involving a fire. They also reported 18 injuries and 0 deaths. NHTSA records these as the owner reports them and does not confirm each one.

How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Recall repairs are free at a Jeep dealer. Enter your VIN to see which ones are open on your car.

What is a service bulletin?

A service bulletin is a repair instruction a maker sends to its dealers. It is not a recall, and it does not mean your car is covered. NHTSA lists 203 repair bulletins for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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Sources

• NHTSA complaint and technical service bulletin files, checked October 29, 2026
• NHTSA recalls

Complaint, bulletin and recall counts come from NHTSA as filed. Repair prices are estimates from our own ranges. Not a repair shop, estimates only.