57 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2016 Grand Cherokee.
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate, and he heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the camshaft to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,500.
Stopped at a red light and when it turned green, I pressed on the gas pedal and no acceleration. Looked at the dashboard and saw “shift to p” the engine stalled and I had to roll out of the way of traffic, pressed the brake to a complete stop and restart the ignition/engine and was able to drive again.
Months ago, I was advised of an issue that would cause a destructive vehicle fire. As of this date there is no correction available for the recall and no indication that my vehicle will be replaced if it is destroyed by the resulting fire. Further, there is no remedy promulgated for my heirs if I or others loose their life in the fire. Please advise me on my available actions.
Driving down the highway and lost all power. Will not restart. Towed to dealer they say it's fuel pump related. It is a fuel pump relay which is a very known issue (recall) on 2011-2013 but not on anything newer.
My first report (#11396370) was made to you in February 2021. The recall was started in 2020 and as of this date my Jeep dealer does not have the parts to repair my vehicle. According to reports, I am driving a "time bomb" ready to burst into flames and threatening the safety and lives of me, my family, and my passengers. To make things worse Jeep has notified me that the "u-connect" emergency contact system will become degraded and inoperable in the coming months making it impossible for me to contact "911" or the Jeep emergency assistance contact system. The latter being a paid service (similar to GMC's "on-star" system) for which they have not promulgated any remedy, any thought of a remedy, or attempt to provide any remedy. The bottom line: I am driving a "time bomb" without a here to fore active emergency contact system with no resolution or parts available from Jeep. Someone needs to report and inquire about the above cited Jeep issues.
Making right have turn into grocery store from highway and vehicle abruptly dies. 'shift to p' comes on, and car won't immediately crack. It takes 3 or 4 cycles to start.
Backing up to parking spot a home, from a dead stop I goosed the throttle to go up a slight incline and throttle stuck wide open in reverse. Stood on the brake for 20ft while fighting the throttle, hit the side of garage and threw it into drive and continued to stand on the brakes for another 40ft in drive. After smashing the ignition button frantically about a dozen times and also engaging the emergency brake, the Jeep shut off. This all happened in our driveway that our children play on often. Luckily no one was hurt, and no one was in the vehicle with me but this could have been way worse. Never had an accident in my life until this event. Completely out of my control. Note the skid marks on the driveway.
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 up and move.
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.
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 from behind at a stoplight. Jeep has acknowledge this issue and have noted they are working on a fix, but have not offered accommodations to ensure one has a safe car to drive when they spend months developing a fix. It is a hazard, has resulted in several near-miss situations, and they need to be held accountable to ensuring their customers safety.
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.
6. 4l hemi engine knock smells like burning coolant.
Engine will not shut off when not in park. Car was in runaway condition in parking lot.
Tl-the contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while at various speed the vehicle light begin to ( flicker) then the engine seized without warning. The contact managed to veer to the shoulder of the road, place the vehicle in drive then in park turned the vehicle off and back on which resume back to normal. The dealer (Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram fiat of bay ridge 8825 5th Ave, brooklyn, NY 11209 (718) 836-2600)was contacted about the failure that occurred but was informed that no recall was under the VIN and was referred to NHTSA to log a complaint. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. Ck.
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.
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.
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 told me bad fuel. Called road assistance to tow my vehicle. The guy wasn't able to change shift to neutral and my vehicle was dragged. This was happened on interstate 80, dangerous situation. My vehicle is only 10 months old and has a two warranties and nothing is covered Jeep service provide with three codes . P016f-00, p0087-00, p11eoc-00, the third one is not working one.
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.
After putting car in drive, it suddenly accelerated.
Lester glenn dealership, toms river, NJ does not acknowledge this recall!.
Tl-the contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. As the contact shifted into the drive position, the engine revved and accellerated uncontrollably. The contact was not able to control the vehicle and crashed into another building. The side air bags on the front drivers side deployed. A police report was filed. There were minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000. Cb.
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.