2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 14%of 312 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,400miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 14% of the 312 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,400 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 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.
“Severe bucking & jerking while driving. More moderate bucking while car is idle. Codes being thrown are p0406 & p0301. It has also thrown a p0402 as well. I've replaced the EGR valve as well as all spark plugs and the problem still has not been solved. My fuel mileage is tanking and driving the Jeep has become almost unbearable.”
NHTSA complaint #11353505, filed 2020-09, 94,000 miles“While in motion, and with two separate god speedometers operating, my Jeep states that when in motion going approximately 50-60 MPH, my keeps speedometer places me at over 100mph. This problem occurred a few days ago. I have even passed several chp officers on the road and have not been stopped when my speedometer was showing 105mph. Also, while pumping gas, it will not pump past halfway.”
NHTSA complaint #10993185, filed 2017-06, 15,000 miles“My car will randomly stall out when I slow down or come to a stop while driving. There have been at least 4 times where I've been stopped at a red light and it auto-stops and then doesn't start back up again when the traffic starts moving again. A message comes up on my dashboard telling me to shift to p and then back to my desired gear. I'll try to restart my car 2-3 times before anything happens. I've been on hills and on highways when this has happened and almost gotten into an accident on at least 4 occasions because of it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11338918, filed 2020-07, 42,800 miles“While driving the vehicle and towing my boat (approx 4500lbs) for the previous hour or so on state highway between 50-65 MPH with some stoplights (not interstate), the check engine light (cel) came on and the driver interface on the instrument cluster came on displaying something to the effect of service electronic throttle control system . Continued driving approximately 2 miles to get to an intersection to turn off the main road. Once stopped at the stoplight I noticed slight smoke coming from the left front corner of the hood by the headlight. …”
NHTSA complaint #11375815, filed 2020-11, 70,000 miles“28000 miles +\- driving car on freeway in high speed lane in las 405 - the most traveled highway in the us, and the car slowed to a dead stop. Complete loss of acceleration. All electrical still working, lights, dash, radio. Would turn over but would not start. Hour earlier car was idling and idled to a stall. All electrical still working. Police had to come and stop traffic to wait for a flatbed.”
NHTSA complaint #11338762, filed 2020-07, 28,500 milesRelated recalls
- 22V406000Jun 9, 2022Chrysler (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…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2020, Ram 1500 2014–2019
- 16V814000Nov 10, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 10, 2016, to April 28, 2016…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016, Dodge Durango 2016
Related service bulletins
- 11018500May 15, 2025Tube - fuel injector supply & gasket - none
- 11018408May 14, 2025Tube - fuel injector supply & gasket - none
- 11015125Feb 13, 2025RAIL - FUEL
- 11013256Jan 30, 2025FUEL PUMP/LEVEL UNIT MODULE For vehicles with Saddle Fuel Tanks, need to determine if there are any DTCs in wiTECH. Follow Service Diagnostics published prior to making any…
- 10204358Nov 29, 2021Engine Oil Filter Interchangeability
- 10219989Aug 31, 2021Diesel Fuel Injector Cleaning Procedure
- 10218528Aug 31, 2021Diesel Fuel Injector Cleaning Procedure
- 10218581Aug 19, 20213.0L Diesel Crankshaft Tone Wheel Loss of Signal - X95 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves replacing the crankshaft tone wheel. Customers may experience a Malfunction…
- 10218531Aug 19, 2021Warranty Bulletin D-21-11 (X95) 3.0L Diesel Crankshaft Tone Wheel - 2014 - 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK)
- 10221168Apr 26, 2021Diesel Fuel Injector Cleaning Procedure
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 9% |
| 2025 | 13 | 16% |
| 2024 | 45 | 18% |
| 2023 | 55 | 13% |
| 2022 | 41 | 15% |
| 2021 | 41 | 10% |
| 2020 | 21 | 9% |
| 2019 | 8 | 2% |
| 2018 | 63 | 7% |
| 2017 | 33 | 9% |
| 2016 | 45 | 14% |
| 2015 | 117 | 9% |
| 2014 | 181 | 8% |
| 2013 | 113 | 14% |
| 2012 | 248 | 15% |
| 2011 | 283 | 17% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 6% |
| 2008 | 21 | 3% |
| 2007 | 31 | 3% |
| 2006 | 17 | 1% |
| 2005 | 34 | 2% |
| 2004 | 44 | 3% |
| 2003 | 18 | 2% |
| 2002 | 57 | 4% |
| 2001 | 31 | 4% |
| 2000 | 61 | 4% |
| 1999 | 85 | 5% |
| 1998 | 166 | 16% |
| 1997 | 305 | 31% |
| 1996 | 134 | 15% |
| 1995 | 81 | 11% |
| 1994 | 55 | 9% |
| 1993 | 46 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
78 complaintsEngine
76 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsBrakes
25 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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