Model year record

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 480 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V411000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
80,629
Reported to NHTSA
2023-06-08
Owners notified
2023-10-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V406000

Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
138,645
Reported to NHTSA
2022-06-09
Owners notified
2024-01-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V699000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
28,884
Reported to NHTSA
2020-11-12
Owners notified
2021-03-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V475000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
58,016
Reported to NHTSA
2020-08-13
Owners notified
2021-02-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V332000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
4,815,661
Reported to NHTSA
2018-05-17
Owners notified
2018-06-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V814000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
30,183
Reported to NHTSA
2016-11-10
Owners notified
2016-12-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V249000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
32,384
Reported to NHTSA
2016-04-27
Owners notified
2016-05-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V168000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
21,183
Reported to NHTSA
2016-03-23
Owners notified
2016-05-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine8539,000 mi
Power train8433,000 mi
Electrical system6232,139 mi
Unknown or other3332,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3128,500 mi
Service brakes2410,300 mi
Vehicle speed control2225,000 mi
Air bags142,200 mi
Steering1420,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1218,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel1230,000 mi
Exterior lighting1043,000 mi
Structure: body1036,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling9125,000 mi
Seats739,665 mi
Visibility/wiper5
Wheels518,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline461,000 mi
Seat belts418,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint496,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings3
Suspension36,200 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights2160,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2
Tires2
Tires: sidewall2
Tires: tread/belt2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery187,000 mi
Electrical system: software111,300 mi
Forward collision avoidance16,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail139,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1123,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages126,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system112,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion155,000 mi
Structure: interior panels: dashboard174,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1104,000 mi

The 2015 model has about a quarter as many complaints as this one. The 2017 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA23001High pressure fuel pump failure

Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.