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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 50 NHTSA engine complaints and 4 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Powertrain
76
Engine
50
Electrical
48
Other
36
Steering
16
Fuel System
13
Brakes
11
Airbags
10
Speed Control
10
Lights
7
Seats
7
Structure
6
Seat Belts
4
Wheels
4
Visibility
3

50

Complaints

4

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Engine Recalls

20V475000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

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 crank...

20V699000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recircul...

17E061000

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 ins...

23V411000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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 cran...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 3, 2026ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 ...
Jan 15, 2026ENGINEReceived a warning light and vehicle decelerated with a loss of power. After researching the issue i...
Oct 17, 2025ENGINEThe contact's son owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While the owner was driving at an undisclosed spe...
Oct 17, 2025ENGINEOil filler neck leaking and possible due to a blown motor
Feb 11, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, o...
Jan 7, 2025ENGINEDuring a routine trip, in a suburban area, on a cold winter morning my 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Lare...
Aug 6, 2024ENGINERocker arm failure on 3.6 liter engine. This issue had been reported by many Grand Cherokee owners ...
Jul 19, 2024ENGINE2016 Grand Cherokee with 3.0L Ecodiesel and the engine failed at 43K mileage. The engine failed whil...
Mar 25, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact became aware of an oil leak coming from the...
Oct 1, 2023ENGINE2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee started to have rough idle when stopped at light or parked. Turns out the V...
Aug 11, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELThe contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num...
Jul 26, 2023ENGINEPurchased "Certified Used" Vehicle December of 2021. I have had 4 water pumps installed due to leaks...
Jun 5, 2023ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSince purchased new, vehicle frequently loses acceleration, at varying vehicle speeds and will not e...
May 21, 2023ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMDear Sir or Madam, I want to file this complaint regarding an authorised JEEP Dealership and Servic...
May 15, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING******* DELETE VOQ ******* THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING MARKED FOR DELETION BECAUSE IT IS REQUESTED BY T...
May 8, 2023ENGINEOn May 8th, Son driving Jeep to work and the thermometer gauge suddenly went to "H" check engine lig...
May 1, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, ...
Apr 8, 2023ENGINEThe car has a good battery but won’t start. A click is made the radio turns on but the car won’t sta...
Mar 27, 2023ENGINEI have a transmission fluid leak that can cause a fire. I have noticed there was recalls for a coole...
Oct 14, 2022ENGINEI have only 78,000 miles on my 2016 jeep Grand Cherokee limited and I am having issues with ignition...

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