2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 312 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4% of the 312 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On may 3rd 2020 driving on highway the accelerator sensor went off. Heard a loud pop. Vehicle lost power and speed declined from 55 to 30. I floored it and the car would not reach speed of 55 MPH. I had no cell service and was 45 miles from even a town. Limped the car to dealer and left there. This is the 3rd time this has happened and the dealer tells me they can't get it to repeat. Vehicle is currently at the dealership. I have called and left a message and have heard nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #11323367, filed 2020-05, 46,582 miles“Call while being stopped changes height at stop and go lights and when being parked or started without my intervention. I took it for repair they found a faulty air compressor but Jeep instructed dealer not to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11207650, filed 2019-05, 39,000 miles“I own a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee summit 4x4 SUV which was manufactured and marketed by FCA ua llc as being a recreational towing (I.e. Behind motorhome) compliant vehicle. When towing of the subject vehicle behind my motorhome at low speeds I have experienced periods of the violent loss of control in the form of uncontrolled steering of the vehicle's front wheels which pose a significant safety risk to both the vehicle, motorhome and public safety. …”
NHTSA complaint #11031784, filed 2017-10, 18,000 miles“When I was driving on fwy 4 the truck wipers suddenly start working and feel like the truck lost power and kind of drive hard I tried turn off wipers but panel turn on check engine light, stability control inoperable, warning light, anti slip. So I scanned with module fixd and shows code u0212 lost comm with scm. So I towed to the dealer and obviously they said they have to keep the truck overnight cause they never seen something like that. When for several years Jeep have this problem. Specifically with the (sccm). I feel they most be responsible for all my expenses.”
NHTSA complaint #11243443, filed 2019-08, 22,227 miles“Death wobble when being towed the dealer is no help on this problem because they do not have a service bulletin on the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, but there on 2014 and 2015 cherokee. I need to get Jeep to fix this problem. 2016 is first year for Grand Cherokee to have electronic steering which was the cause of the same thing happening. 2014 - 2015 Jeep fixed it with a new harness adapter that send power to the steering with the ignition off. Jeep said when enough people complain we then may come up with a similar fix . Only has happened to a few grand cherokees. …”
NHTSA complaint #11019386, filed 2017-08, 12,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10221274Jun 14, 2021Air Suspension System Diagnosis
- 10220923Mar 31, 2021Air Suspension Inoperative And Or Compressor Freeze Up Or Sticking In Cold Weather.
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 | 12 | 4% |
| 2015 | 12 | 1% |
| 2014 | 52 | 2% |
| 2013 | 13 | 2% |
| 2012 | 22 | 1% |
| 2011 | 16 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 10 | 1% |
| 2007 | 18 | 2% |
| 2006 | 31 | 2% |
| 2005 | 28 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 0% |
| 1999 | 4 | 0% |
| 1998 | 3 | 0% |
| 1997 | 3 | 0% |
| 1996 | 4 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
78 complaintsEngine
76 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsFuel system
45 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsAir bags
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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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