2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
- 29
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 29 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 7 records
- failure failure · 6 records
- without warning · 5 records
- various speeds · 4 records
- chrysler dodge · 4 records
- diagnosed repaired · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
The start/stop feature on this model jeep grand cherokee malfunctioned at a major intersection. The engine stopped while i was at a red light for a prolonged period of time (the feature working as it should at that moment); when the light turned green, and i released my foot off the break, the engine would not turn back on. The vehicle had to be put in park, turned off and turned back on for the engine to power back…
ODI 11300623
Electrical System · Engine
I was at a red stop light and when the light turned green i lifted my foot off the brake and onto the gas pedal and realized my 2016 grand cherokee would not move and had completely stalled. I checked to make sure the gear was not in neutral and read an error message on the dash that said something along the lines of 'shift the gear into park and then into desired gear.' i could not put the car into drive and had to…
ODI 11292505
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I was driving along and apparently my battery in my keyfob went dead. My engine stopped while i was driving and if i won't have had just bought a new battery i would have been stranded. There is no way to start the engine with key
ODI 11277716
Engine · Power Train
In 2019 jeep rolled out an approved emissions modification (aem) program as part of a emissions compliance settlement with regulatory authorities. This software flash/re-program has made an otherwise safe car unsafe. At low engine temperatures (cold start) the vehicle has very little power to accelerate through intersections, make left turns, move out of the way if someone is approaching from a high rate of speed…
ODI 11256829
Electrical System · Engine
The vehicle was started and would not shut off. All lights on dash came on which could have caused an accident trying to read them all. Had to disconnect fuses and battery to get engine and all lights off. Put all back together and engine will not turn over at all. It appears to not be recognizing fob even with new battery.
ODI 11207087
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Took several times to disengage the cruise control even after having new software update installed.
ODI 11207649
Engine
6.4l hemi engine knock smells like burning coolant
ODI 11241264
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Engine will not shut off when not in park. Car was in runaway condition in parking lot
ODI 11207648
Engine
While driving and turning in driveway it stalled on three occasions, wait ten seconds, put it in park and it starts up. Been in the dealership (williamsburg va jeep invoice # 150495&151000) twice, contacted jeep customer care (cast #58123405) to no avail. Dealership stated the only way to correct the problem would be a process of elimination and that would have to be authorized by jeep, which it wasn't.
ODI 11193649
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the interior lighting began to flicker and the engine seized without warning. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road, turned off and restarted the engine, and the vehicle resumed normal operation. Chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of bay ridge (8825 5th ave, brooklyn, ny 11209, [redacted])was contacted and stated that the vin was not…
ODI 11292553
Engine
Vehicle experiences intermittent stalling issue when coming to a stop from slow speeds. When experienced, engine dies and dash illuminates shift to park. Upon shifting car to park and restarting car resumes normal operation. Issue brought to russel westbrook dealer in van nuys ca upon first occurrence and was run through diagnostics. No issue codes were reported by dealership. Issue has now occurred 5 times.
ODI 11131938
Engine · Software
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep grand cherokee. While the vehicle was at a stop sign, it stalled without warning. The contact powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The vehicle was later taken to baxter chrysler dodge jeep ram omaha ([redacted], omaha, ne 68118, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed, but a failure code could not be found. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11121122
Engine · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Less a complaint right now but how do out shut off the engine in case of a brake failure with a keyless start? Currently the only way to shut off the engine is when transmission is in park. If there is a kill switch inside the cabin i don't know where it's located.
ODI 11113441
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Diesel engine just shuts off. Towed to the dealership: code p016f-00 was stored. But nothing was done to repair the problem as the car started by the time it got to the dealership. Diagnostics performed at kernersville dodge, kernersville, nc 27284 ph: [redacted] invoice: docs402929 invoice date: 05/15/2018
ODI 11093928
Engine
The automatic engine off is a hazard, i tried to pull out in traffic the vehicle stalled to go, when it did finally go, it was too late, but it jerked into motion and then stalled again once i stepped on the break, this placed me in a very bad spot. It took a full restart to get my car started again. This is so dangers! I tried to remember to turn it off when i get in however this is a new car for me so i don't…
ODI 11079126
Engine
As i exited off the parkway i came to a red traffic light on the exit ramp. When the light turned green, my car would not accelerate. The engine light came on, and then it would not even let me shift gears. The lights and windows worked, but the engine and the heat did not. This exact same thing happened to me three months ago (same scenario, car stalled after the first traffic light coming off the parkway, engine…
ODI 11075956
Engine
Vehicle sudently lostpower while traveling 45 mph, tac went to 800 rpm,vehicle traveled .5 miles at 10 mph and would not respond to gas pedal pressure vehicle suddently returned to road speed. Dash board info says vehicle will not operate in auto because battery is charging this action may be related to problem t75
ODI 11060965
Electrical System · Engine
While driving i heard a crunchy noise, i stopped the vehicle and had trouble to turn it back on, after a few tries the vehicle turned on. I drove about 3 miles and check engine pops out, i was on the way to a dealer to find out what is going on ... My vehicle lost power, the engine turned off and the service electronic throttle control pops on and locked a transmission. Called jeep service without diagnosis they…
ODI 11058509
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the "start, stop, disable" warning message illuminated and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to byers chrysler jeep dodge ram in columbus, ohio where the frequency control module was reprogrammed; however, the failure recurred. The dealer could not duplicate the failure or determine the source of the failure. The…
ODI 11073147
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle has bizarre software or electrical problems which result in it stalling unpredictably. There is an audible "pop" sound from the speakers and the display flashes over white and the vehicle stalls. It can be restarted but the problem recurs. My jeep dealer did not diagnose the problem.
ODI 11015411
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The contact waited a few seconds before restarting the vehicle. Once restarted, multiple unknown warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to alfa romeo of manhattan [redacted], 629 w 54th st, new york, ny 10019), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11123879
Engine · Forward Collision Avoidance
When i braked for pedestrians, the auto stop feature turned off engine as i entered a sloped parking space. After pedestrians cleared, i depressed the accelerator. When the engine eventually restarted, the car surged forward and hit a wall at the end of the parking space---damaging the bumper.
Crash reported
ODI 11013079
Engine · Power Train
After putting car in drive, it suddenly accelerated.
ODI 10978982
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Lester glenn dealership, toms river, nj does not acknowledge this recall!
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10938837
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled. The transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10934982