Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 312 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V411000 Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V406000 High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V699000 EGR Cooler May Crack Internally NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V475000 Crank Position Sensor Tone Wheel may Delaminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17E061000 Supercharger Bracket may Damage ABS Line NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V814000 Damaged Fuel Rail Tube may cause Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V249000 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V168000 Front Left Brake Caliper May Break NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 78 complaints
- Engine 76 complaints
- Electrical System 62 complaints
- Unknown or Other 31 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 28 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 23 complaints
Of the 312 complaints on file, 27 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 312 complaints, owners report 18 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee faces several reliability concerns, particularly with the engine and fuel system, which are reflected in multiple recalls and high complaint counts. The vehicle suffers from recurring engine and power train issues, indicating potential costly repairs and consistent maintenance concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$5,500 | very common |
| Power train | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,200–$4,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
| Fuel system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
| Brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $150–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Fuel injector cleaning
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling or misfire
- Unexpected engine shutdown
- Fuel leaks or odor
- Transmission hesitations
- Electrical system failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.