1. Jeep Grand Cherokee
  2. Problems
  3. 2016
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel/Propulsion System Problems

6
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 6 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi5
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 13, 2018 · 52,500 miles

    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

  • June 30, 2017 · 24,000 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Vehicle engine quits suddenly and without warning on highway. Driver was traveling approx 65 at time of incident. Unable to restart.(first incident- 6.30.17 est. Odometer 24 k miles . Second incident on 7.21.17 vehicle no start after dealer finished work. Third incident, 10.24.17 engine again quit without warning on city roadway-50 mph speeds.odometer reading at 27,800 miles towed to dealer. 10-29.17 dealer reported…

    ODI 11040899

  • June 2, 2017 · 15,000 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System

    While in motion, and with two separate god speedometers operating, my jeep states that when in motion going approximately 50-60 mph, my keeps speedometer places me at over 100mph. This problem occurred a few days ago. I have even passed several chp officers on the road and have not been stopped when my speedometer was showing 105mph. Also, while pumping gas, it will not pump past halfway.

    ODI 10993185

  • May 8, 2017 · 6,000 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Electronic throttle control warning light appeared on 2 occasions, accompanied by sudden loss of power. One event occured in heavy highway traffic and nearly resulted in a multi-vehicle accident. Estimated speed was 60 mph. The other event occured while entering an intersection after signal light turned green. In both cases the loss of power self corrected after about 10 seconds. The vehicle has approximately 6000…

    ODI 10984386

  • January 16, 2017 · 2,100 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control

    The car operated well at first start. Early in the day, it drove 30+ miles. After being parked for 6+ hours in a flat public parking lot, it was turned on and put into reverse to back out of the stall. Upon lightly releasing the brake, the car accelerated at a high speed (approx 20mph) and hit a parking pillar. A large amount of damage was done to the back end, including bumper, hatch, safety reinforcement bar and…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10950290

  • December 30, 2016 · 6,900 miles

    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