2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 8%of 312 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,340miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 8% of the 312 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,340 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I came to a complete stop at traffic light with 2 vehicles ahead of me. The vehicle started moving slowly even though my foot was firmly on brake and as it touched the front vehicle, I quickly had to move the shift from drive to park to make the vehicle stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11141265, filed 2018-10, 23,000 miles“The backup system was faulty. 1. When in the reverse mode the back up camera senses when an object is close and initiates the bracks. 2. I put in reverse and checked around including the screen and started to back up and the brakes jolted and stopped the Jeep when there was nothing in site to indicated any thing there. It jolted me and I have a spinal condition and it hurt. I did it again to see if it was a fluk and it did it again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10898402, filed 2016-08, 400 miles“Was driving on the road when all of a sudden the dash board lights started blinking as well as gear light by the shifter. Lost power and costed to a stop in the middle of the left turn lane. This is the first time I have encountered this problem so far.”
NHTSA complaint #11366396, filed 2020-10, 121,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11113441, filed 2018-07, 39,000 miles“Vehicle at day one of purchase shows a acc/fcw radar sensor warning and company is well aware of many of these cars showing the same issues, yet cares notto do anything about the issue being raised...”
NHTSA complaint #11318634, filed 2020-03, 25 milesRelated recalls
- 16V249000Apr 27, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured May 15, 2015 to February 19, 2016. The brake transmission…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016
- 16V168000Mar 23, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015–2016, Dodge Durango 2015–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10227712Oct 13, 2022Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed
- 10176589May 27, 2020Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 13% |
| 2025 | 8 | 10% |
| 2024 | 17 | 7% |
| 2023 | 28 | 7% |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% |
| 2021 | 32 | 8% |
| 2020 | 13 | 5% |
| 2019 | 116 | 31% |
| 2018 | 62 | 7% |
| 2017 | 29 | 8% |
| 2016 | 25 | 8% |
| 2015 | 40 | 3% |
| 2014 | 260 | 11% |
| 2013 | 146 | 18% |
| 2012 | 289 | 18% |
| 2011 | 331 | 20% |
| 2010 | 12 | 10% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 24 | 3% |
| 2007 | 40 | 4% |
| 2006 | 71 | 6% |
| 2005 | 96 | 5% |
| 2004 | 159 | 12% |
| 2003 | 71 | 9% |
| 2002 | 179 | 12% |
| 2001 | 208 | 24% |
| 2000 | 438 | 30% |
| 1999 | 622 | 38% |
| 1998 | 161 | 16% |
| 1997 | 173 | 17% |
| 1996 | 118 | 13% |
| 1995 | 113 | 16% |
| 1994 | 132 | 22% |
| 1993 | 156 | 28% |
| 1991 | 3 | 50% |
| 1990 | 3 | 60% |
| 1989 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
78 complaintsEngine
76 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsFuel system
45 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology