2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
27
complaints reporting a crash
7
complaints reporting fire
8
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★ (3/5) |
Tested: 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 16 report injuries (18 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles were involved in 53 fatal crashes with 16 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskCrankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to… · Jun 8, 2023
- Crash riskA high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the… · Jun 9, 2022
- Fire riskExhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized… · Nov 12, 2020
- Crash riskCrankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose… · Aug 13, 2020
- Crash riskThese vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the… · May 17, 2018
- Fire riskDuring the assembly of the engine, the fuel rail crossover tube may have been… · Nov 10, 2016
- Crash riskBrake transmission shift interlock solenoid may have a loose electrical… · Apr 27, 2016
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being… · Mar 23, 2016