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What 290 owners told NHTSA about the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (290)Crash / fire / injury (35)Transmission & drivetrain (74)Engine (71)Electrical system (58)Fuel system (30)Brakes (23)Speed control (22)Steering (16)Electronic Stability Control (esc) (12)Fuel System, Diesel (12)Body & structure (11)

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Aug 15, 2023Fuel System, Diesel

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle jerked. The contact also stated that the vehicle intermittently lost motive power. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11538648

Aug 11, 2023Engine & coolingFuel System, Diesel

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but offered no assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11537990

Aug 10, 2023Electrical system

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was jumpstarted and taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred two weeks later. The battery was replaced a second time; however, the failure persisted. The battery was replaced a third time. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

NHTSA ODI 11537630

Aug 10, 2023Fuel System, Diesel

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11537663

Aug 8, 2023Transmission & drivetrainEngineCrash

While exiting an automatic car wash, I pressed the brake pedal to put the vehicle in gear and while turning in the lot to go to a vacuum station the accelerator stuck and went to wide open full speed mode and I could not stop it with the brakes. I shot through a vacuum stall, jumped a curb and hit a concrete drain collection box. The air bags deployed but the car was a total loss.

NHTSA ODI 11537221

Aug 7, 2023Fuel system

FCA US LLC issued an important safety recall Z46/NHTSA 22V-406 on June 09, 2022. It has been over a year and they have not provided a remedy, with the recall in status 'recall incomplete, remedy not yet available'. Given that this important safety recall can result in loss of motive power and inability to restart the engine, I do not believe this recall being open for a year is acceptable. FCA US LLC has now issued a second important safety recall 66A/NHTSA 23V-411 on June 08, 2023. This second recall can also result in a loss of motive power with the inability to restart the engine. My complaint is that FCA US LLC is identifying safety recalls but is not providing remedies, which is resulting in recalls stacking with no known remedy to prevent a crash or unsafe situation.

NHTSA ODI 11537047

Jul 26, 2023Engine

Purchased "Certified Used" Vehicle December of 2021. I have had 4 water pumps installed due to leaks. It has smelled and vehicle has increased temperature. It is now back at the dealership to have the 5th water pump installed.

NHTSA ODI 11534634

Jul 21, 2023Transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain Control Module

NHTSA ODI 11533693

Jul 19, 2023Electrical system

Car shut down without warning while i was driving in traffic. Car locked it shelf out and was not drivable. Had to have it towed to local Jeep Dealer. They looked into it and determined that the alternator failed and fried a fuse block as well. the Repair cost just over $1500. There is a recall out for Grand Cherokee's from 2012 to 2014 for the same issue. P60 / NHTsA 14v634. I know my jeep is a 2016 but i feel like this is the same issue.

NHTSA ODI 11533245

Jun 23, 2023EngineFuel system

Since purchased new, vehicle frequently loses acceleration, at varying vehicle speeds and will not exceed engine idle and has happened several times when crossing oncoming speeding traffic and is hard to avoid dangerous collision. To get the engine to accelerate again, operator must stop the vehicle, put the can in park, shut the engine off then restart. Most of the times, it is hard to find a spot in the traffic to go through the above maneuver creating a very dangerous situation as it has happened in the HOV lane of freeways during high speed and crowded traffic, no place to pull over.

NHTSA ODI 11528612

Jun 15, 2023Electrical systemFuel system

Terrible band aid like fix of the software “update” truck runs awful, .The fuel pump recall has me worried about safety concerns, the transmission tune feels unsafe for new drivers and the big , loss of value, and lack of reliability it took 2 months for a recall. I am a disabled combat veteran on a fixed income I can not afford such maintenance and the lack of reliability

NHTSA ODI 11527295

Jun 10, 2023Wheels

Please see attached further information as to complaint recently filed, NHTSA ID # 11525685

NHTSA ODI 11526397

Jun 8, 2023Body & structure

Similar to https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10170403-9999.pdf NUMBER: 23-036-19 GROUP: 23 - Body DATE: December 18, 2019 SUBJECT: Leather Instrument Panel (IP) Cover Delaminating - X81 Warranty Extension This issue still exists in newer years. Including my 2016 Jeep Overland High Altitude. Recall should be extended to include 2016 model years. There are plenty of similar complaints online. Jeep has not improved the quality or design on this defect.

NHTSA ODI 11526039

Jun 6, 2023Wheels

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was receiving tire maintenance service, the contact was informed that all 20 lug nuts were swollen. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that all 20 lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000. The contact replaced all of the swollen lug nuts at their own expense.

NHTSA ODI 11525676

Jun 6, 2023

On 4/14/2023 while getting tire rotation and other general maintenance done on my 2016 Jeep, I was informed by service Tec that my lug nuts on my Jeep were swollen and soon will not be able to remove or break, causing issues like tire rotation and general maintenance impossible and high risk of cracking and breaking. This would cause the Jeep to lose its stability, at a higher speed, wheel could come off. This could cause serious damage/injury or death if this happened. I went to local Chrysler dealer in Turnersville and spoke with parts department. They stated each lug bolt cost $18.00 each. I need 20 to replace defective ones. Chrysler parts rep suggested I call Chrysler customer service who he believes would send replacement bolts as these are steel and should not swell at all. I did call and open a complaint with Chrysler recently this month, June. I was just informed by Chrysler customer service that they deem this a warranty issue and not a safety issue and refuse to remedy or replace the defective lug bolts. I’m asking for your assistance in this situation to help replace the defective lug bolts via Chrysler before a serious accident or injury happens. I think it’s totally unacceptable that replacing these defective lug bolts cost $18.00 each and I’m being told to pay this , total cost is $360 for 20 lug bolts that are defective original Chrysler parts

NHTSA ODI 11525685

May 25, 2023Wheels

Lug nuts on tires have swelled up and expanded causing inability to get tire to come off with emergency lug wrench that comes with the vehicle. This poses a risk for driver if they come across a flat tire as they will be left stranded. Still have yet to find a mechanic that has been able to get my tire off.

NHTSA ODI 11523812

May 23, 2023EngineFuel system

Dear Sir or Madam, I want to file this complaint regarding an authorised JEEP Dealership and Service in Kyiv, Ukraine (Stolychne Highway, 90, 03045), which refuses to repair my Recall 22V-406 on my 2016 JEEP Grand Cherokee Overland. According to that I'm not able to use my car until it will be maintained and mentioned above Safety Recall will be completed because it may cause a car accident on the road or highway without my fault and this can seriously affect my, my family’s and others people health. I hope you can make a right influence on this authorised JEEP Dealership and Service to make sure this unpleasant situation will not happen again with me or any other client. Looking forward to answer from you.

NHTSA ODI 11523380

May 23, 2023Fire

I noticed a fire from under the hood, half of my car burnt down. I had been parked at home for about five minutes when I noticed a fire.

NHTSA ODI 11523507

May 22, 2023Engine & cooling

******* DELETE VOQ ******* THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING MARKED FOR DELETION BECAUSE IT IS REQUESTED BY THE CONSUMER THAT THEY WISH TO HAVE IT REMOVED*DJR ******* DELETE VOQ *******

NHTSA ODI 11523232

May 10, 2023Engine

Water pump issue. While driving, the thermometer gauge suddenly went to "H", check engine light came on, no smoke seen and the car suddenly stopped. Coolant confirmed in the tank. The incident happened without warning and was frightening. The car was towed by AAA road service to Olathe jeep dealership and awaiting additional diagnostics. Please advise on the recalls. FCA/Mopar acknowledges issues with water pumps and head gasket issues related to leaks. Please advise.

NHTSA ODI 11521324

May 9, 2023Engine

On May 8th, Son driving Jeep to work and the thermometer gauge suddenly went to "H" check engine light came on, no smoke seen but the the car stopped suddenly. There was coolant in the tank.This incident happened without warning and was quite frightening. Had the car towed by AAA to Jeep dealership in Olathe Ks. Now awaiting diagnostics. It's been a day and a half and the dealership is unsure of what is going on. please help/advise.

NHTSA ODI 11521249

Apr 19, 2023Fuel System, Diesel

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The contact stated that there are multiple recalls open but they are not getting fixed. The issue could potentially cause a fire yet the parts may not be available until March 2024.

NHTSA ODI 11517842

Apr 18, 2023Fuel system

There has been a recall since last year, with no parts. In Feb my car broke down stopped running due to this recall. I had it towed to a dealership and no parts. Now its been sitting there for months and I have no car to drive. The dealership said they cant help, call Crysler. I contacted them and was told so sorry we WONT pay for a rental car. Now what am I going to do? I have to work and cant afford all these costs. Anything you can do to help?

NHTSA ODI 11517643

Apr 8, 2023Engine

The car has a good battery but won’t start. A click is made the radio turns on but the car won’t start. We have changed the starter and also the file pump. Failed 2 times

NHTSA ODI 11516078

Mar 27, 2023Engine

I have a transmission fluid leak that can cause a fire. I have noticed there was recalls for a cooler hose in 2021. Can that be possible it is a similar issue ?

NHTSA ODI 11514015

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