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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Based on reports from 428 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
428
Crashes
42
Fires
11
Recalls
9
TSBs
398
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 428 complaints, 42 crashes, 11 fires, and 9 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

leather covering coming off dashboard

15 complaints • Severity 9.1/10

$X,XXX
2

not shifting properly

9 complaints • Severity 6.9/10

$X,XXX
3

unintended acceleration

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

81 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 32K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

119
0–30K
91
30–60K
25
60–90K
9
90–120K
8
120–150K
7
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (119 reports) • Median: 32K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (81 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine81 (19%)
Drivetrain76 (18%)
Electrical58 (14%)
Fuel System42 (10%)
Other31 (7%)
Speed Control22 (5%)
Brakes22 (5%)
Steering14 (3%)

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 81 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 32,139 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 32K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 76 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 58 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 42 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

61
16
45
17
37
18
54
19
65
20
18
21
30
22
60
23
30
24
21
25
7
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

16V168000May 2016

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.

16V249000May 2016

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured May 15, 2015 to February 19, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock solenoid may have a loose electrical connection which could result in a loss of solenoid function.

16V814000Dec 2016

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 10, 2016, to April 28, 2016 and equipped with a 3.6L engine built at the Saltillo engine plant. During the assembly of the engine, the fuel rail crossover tube may have been damaged, which, over time, may result in a fuel leak.

17E061000Dec 2017

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles. The supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the ABS line, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.

18V332000Jun 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

+ 4 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

428

Class avg

325

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2016.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 428 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee is related to the engine, with 81 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 428 complaints, 42 crash reports, and 11 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Jeep Grand Cherokee problems start?
Based on 259 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 32,139 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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