2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt
Common Problems
Ranked from 107 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
14 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Engine Stall at Idle Due to Fuel System Failure
19complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe engine frequently stalls at idle due to a malfunctioning fuel system.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Transmission issues causing unexpected shifts
18complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission hesitates or shifts unexpectedly, especially when slowing down to stop.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Steering system malfunction causing loss of control
16complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to lose control and become difficult to steer.
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Engine stalling during stop-and-go traffic
13complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls unexpectedly while driving in stop-and-go traffic.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Engine stalling without warning
11complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine suddenly stops running without any warning, even at low speeds.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Check Engine Light On During Driving
9complaintsMedium severityEngineThe check engine light illuminates during driving without any warning or fault codes.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Electrical System Issues Leading to Engine Shutdown
9complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system fails, leading to the engine shutting down unexpectedly during operation.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Brake System Malfunction Causing Seizure and Overheating
6complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brake system repeatedly seizes, causing rapid overheating and smoke emission, posing a risk of fire.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Recall Issues with Fuel System Components
6complaintsHigh severityFuel systemIssues with the fuel system, including the fuel pump and evaporative system, are not being addressed promptly by the manufacturer.
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Engine Overheating and Coolant Contamination
4complaintsHigh severityOtherThe engine overheats and coolant leaks into the engine, risking engine failure and overheating.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Faulty Shifter Assembly
4complaintsHigh severityOtherThe gear selector assembly fails, rendering the vehicle unsafe to operate.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Power Steering Failure
4complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe power steering system fails, causing loss of control and difficulty steering.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Sunroof Explosion
4complaintsSafety riskOtherThe sunroof suddenly explodes without any apparent cause while driving.
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Water Leak in Rear Cargo Compartment
4complaintsMedium severityOtherWater leaks in the rear cargo compartment, potentially causing electrical fires.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.