2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 308 | 842 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 406 | 442 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–25 | 17–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 34,020 mi | 28,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 61 | 336 |
| Engine | 76 | 120 |
| Power Train | 78 | 70 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 28 | 43 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 36 |
| Seats | 10 | 42 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 29 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 40 | 46 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 40 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 17 |
| Overheating | 7 | 19 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 20 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 11 |
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.