2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 32,339 miles. The words owners use most often: “power train service” (6% of reports).
- 78power train complaints
- 32,339median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Power train service: mentioned in 5 of 78 complaints (6%)
- Brakes hydraulic: mentioned in 5 of 78 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 56 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 78 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 5 an injury.
Jeep Grand Cherokee power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch; power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tone wheel failure resulting in vehicle not operating as intended. Required repair of which FCA stated the repair was not covered by the recall issued against the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the transmission remained stuck in first gear. The contact shifted to neutral(N) and shifted back to drive(D), and the vehicle responded as intended. There was no warning light…
While driving then it just shuts off
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokees have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about power train for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee (25% of the 311 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 32,339 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “power train service”, in 5 of 78 complaints, followed by “brakes hydraulic” (5).
Other 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
See all 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems or power train problems across all Grand Cherokee years.