Is the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B6/10
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit is a great choice if you value luxury and off-road prowess, but be prepared for potential maintenance issues.
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Pros
- Luxurious interior
- Excellent off-road capability
- Powerful V8 engine option
Cons
- Below average fuel economy
- Known reliability concerns
- High maintenance costs
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
14 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,800/yr
Expected lifespan
150,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Transmission problems
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Suspension issues
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (9)
The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 9 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Engine And Engine Cooling (campaign 23V411000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper — Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper m…
- Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch — Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured May 15, 2015 to February 19, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock solenoid may have a loose electrical connect…
- Fuel System, Diesel — Delivery — Fuel Pump — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into t…
- Engine And Engine Cooling — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine t…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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