10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,610 miles

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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems

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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments

problem #5

May 012023

Grand Cherokee

  • 136,249 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle overheated, and the vehicle decelerated to 45 MPH. The engine hot message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving and making a turn, the temperature gauge needle rose to the high mark. The contact was able to pull over. The vehicle was towed to the same local dealer, where the radiator and hoses were replaced. The mechanic informed the contact to add additional coolant to the reservoir. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was towed back to the same local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 136,249.

- Homestead, FL, USA

problem #4

Jun 092022

Grand Cherokee

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #3

Aug 112023

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but offered no assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #2

May 152023

Grand Cherokee

  • 56,800 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that multiple attempts were needed to start the vehicle. The check engine warning light and throttle control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where mechanic linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V475000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part for the repair was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but was unable to confirm when the part would become available. The approximate failure mileage was 56,800.

- Star, ID, USA

problem #1

Jul 092022

Grand Cherokee

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph the vehicle suddenly began to lose automotive power before stalling. Moments later while attempting to restart the engine smoke and flames were seen coming from under the hood of the vehicle. A contact used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the flames and the fire department was called to the scene. During the incident, no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but the cause of the failure was unknown. The manufacturer was also contacted regarding the incident. The failure mileage was 55,000

- Miami, FL, USA

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