1. Jeep Grand Cherokee
  2. Problems
  3. 2016
  4. Engine

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

BandRecords
1–30k mi17
30–60k mi9
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 24, 2016 · 11,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep grand cherokee. As the contact shifted into the drive position, the engine revved and accelerated uncontrollably. The contact was not able to control the vehicle and crashed into a building. The side air bags on the front driver's side deployed. A police report was filed. There were minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10919662

  • September 19, 2016 · 17,400 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (bill craft chrysler, jeep, dodge, ram, [redacted], lynchburg, 24501), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer added oil to the vehicle and the vehicle started. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was persistent. The manufacturer was…

    ODI 11015808

  • August 30, 2016

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 01/04/17*lj consumer stated car has failed mechanically 7 different times. Dealership could not locate…

    ODI 10917838

  • June 21, 2016 · 500 miles

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle accelerated independently and increased in rpms. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 500. Updated 09/29/16*lj

    ODI 10889289