Recalls
8campaigns
3 engine · 2 brake · 1 fuel pump
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
311filed
Owner reports, 2012–2021 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
4★overall
★★★★☆ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 3★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
25mpg combined
$2,612/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
3 L 6-cyl· 8-speed automatic
6 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (8)
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure
Engine and engine cooling
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. 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.
- Consequence
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
72.2% repairedof 80,629 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure
Fuel system, diesel · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
- Consequence
- Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
59.4% repairedof 138,645 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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EGR Cooler May Crack Internally
Engine and engine cooling · exhaust system · emission control · gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
- Consequence
- Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.
91.5% repairedof 28,884 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Crank Position Sensor Tone Wheel may Delaminate
Engine and engine cooling · engine · diesel
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. 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.
- Consequence
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
87.9% repairedof 58,016 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled
Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
77% repairedof 4,815,661 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Damaged Fuel Rail Tube may cause Fuel Leak
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly for damage to the fuel rail crossover tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S85.
80.2% repairedof 30,183 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Failure
Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the solenoid loses function, the transmission may lock in the Park or Neutral position when the vehicle comes to a stop, possibly rendering the vehicle disabled in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S28.
91% repairedof 32,384 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Front Left Brake Caliper May Break
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.
90.2% repairedof 21,183 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (311)
311 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
27involved a crash
7involved a fire
18injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 311 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 78 | 25.1% |
| Engine | 76 | 24.4% |
| Electrical system | 61 | 19.6% |
| Unknown or other | 31 | 10% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 28 | 9% |
| Service brakes | 25 | 8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 22 | 7.1% |
| Fuel system | 17 | 5.5% |
| Steering | 16 | 5.1% |
| Air bags | 12 | 3.9% |
How 2016 compares with other Grand Cherokee years
Best and worst Grand Cherokee years →20121,644
2013804
20142,377
20151,361
2016311
2017364
2018854
2019368
2020239
2021406
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1,644 | 10 |
| 2013 | 804 | 9 |
| 2014 | 2,377 | 18 |
| 2015 | 1,361 | 9 |
| 2016 | 311 | 8 |
| 2017 | 364 | 5 |
| 2018 | 854 | 10 |
| 2019 | 368 | 7 |
| 2020 | 239 | 3 |
| 2021 | 406 | 12 |
This year (2016)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 20.4%★★★☆☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee suv 2wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined
25
mpg combined
22
city
30
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,850
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 408 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$2,612per year
$218per month
600gallons a year
Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 30 / 25 | $3,850 | 408 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 28 / 24 | $4,000 | 432 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | $3,200 | 413 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | $3,200 | 427 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 22 / 17 | $4,450 | 533 |
| 6.4 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 13 / 19 / 15 | $5,500 | 592 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns: 23V411000 (engine), 22V406000 (fuel pump), 20V699000 (engine), 20V475000 (engine), 18V332000 (electrical), 16V814000 (fuel system), 16V249000 (brake), 16V168000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
Owners filed 311 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (78), Engine (76), Electrical system (61) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?
EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 22 city, 30 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?
NHTSA rated the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee suv 2wd 4 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 3 stars rollover (20.4% rollover risk).
How does the 2016 Grand Cherokee compare with other years?
Among the 2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (239) and the 2014 the most (2,377). The 2016 drew 311. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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