2016 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Recalls

9 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

9 Recalls
2016 Model Year
Affected: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE

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9 Recall Campaigns — 2016 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Campaign #20V475000 · 13/08/2020
Issue

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 crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Campaign #18V332000 · 17/05/2018
Issue

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Risk

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Campaign #20V699000 · 12/11/2020
Issue

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.

Risk

Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix

FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Campaign #17E061000 · 19/10/2017
Issue

Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles. The supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the ABS line, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.

Risk

A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix

ATI will notify owners and will replace the supercharger brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact ATI customer service at 1-913-338-2886.

FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE
Campaign #16V814000 · 10/11/2016
Issue

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 10, 2016, to April 28, 2016 and equipped with a 3.6L engine built at the Saltillo engine plant. During the assembly of the engine, the fuel rail crossover tube may have been damaged, which, over time, may result in a fuel leak.

Risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly for damage to the fuel rail crossover tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S85.

SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC
Campaign #16V168000 · 23/03/2016
Issue

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.

Risk

A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.

POWER TRAIN
Campaign #16V249000 · 27/04/2016
Issue

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.

FUEL SYSTEM DIESEL
Campaign #22V406000 · 09/06/2022
Issue

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.

Risk

Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix

Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Campaign #23V411000 · 08/06/2023
Issue

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 crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

About 2016 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Recalls

The 2016 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE has 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE, SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC, POWER TRAIN, FUEL SYSTEM DIESEL. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Jeep dealership.

If you own a 2016 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Jeep. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.

To get your 2016 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE recall repaired, contact your nearest Jeep dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.

The Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE has a total of 147 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE recalls →

2016 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE have?

The 2016 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2016 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE recalls?

The 2016 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE recalls affect the following components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE, SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC, POWER TRAIN, FUEL SYSTEM DIESEL.

Are 2016 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Jeep dealership with your recall campaign number.

How do I check if my 2016 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE has an open recall?

Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.