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Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

312Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
58Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine84 complaints

84 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V475000, 20V699000, 23V411000.

Power Train78 complaints

78 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System62 complaints

62 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V332000.

Fuel and Propulsion System45 complaints

45 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V814000, 22V406000.

Unknown Or Other31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes25 complaints

25 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V168000.

Vehicle Speed Control23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V249000.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V168000Reported March 23, 2016 - 21,183 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 21,183 vehicles across all affected models.

16V249000Reported April 27, 2016 - 32,384 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on April 27, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 32,384 vehicles across all affected models.

16V814000Reported November 10, 2016 - 30,183 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 10, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 30,183 vehicles across all affected models.

18V332000Reported May 17, 2018 - 4,815,661 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 4,815,661 vehicles across all affected models.

20V475000Reported August 13, 2020 - 58,016 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 13, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 58,016 vehicles across all affected models.

20V699000Reported November 12, 2020 - 28,884 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on November 12, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 28,884 vehicles across all affected models.

22V406000Reported June 9, 2022 - 138,645 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 138,645 vehicles across all affected models.

23V411000Reported June 8, 2023 - 80,629 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 80,629 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA23001Opened March 17, 2023 - Open

High pressure fuel pump failure. Resulted in recall campaign 24V957.

PE19014Opened September 9, 2019 - Closed February 25, 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE19014Opened September 9, 2019 - Closed February 25, 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201643
201731
201827
201933
202038
202116
202221
202347
202422
202517
202617
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.