2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee structure problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The paint on my hood has bubbling underneath. I’m not sure but someone informed me this was a manufacture related incident when the vehicle was painted and not done correctly, causing paint bubbling. This is only on the front hood area on both side of jeep emblem”
filed Jun 9, 2024
“My 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a water leak in the rear compartment area. It is leaking next to the wiring which could cause a fire or electrical short.”
filed Oct 12, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 REV.J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 5, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 REV.H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2026ISOLATOR - ENGINE MOUNT
108546 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 3, 2025
Structure problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 9 | 2% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 4% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 9 | 3% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 30 | 2% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 65 | 3% |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 12 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.