2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee power train problems
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tone wheel failure resulting in vehicle not operating as intended. Required repair of which FCA stated the repair was not covered by the recall issued against the vehicle.”
filed Feb 27, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the transmission remained stuck in first gear. The contact shifted to neutral(N) and shifted back to drive(D), and the vehicle responded as intended. There was no warning light…”
filed Feb 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Power Liftgate Inoperative.
S2623000023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 8, 2026The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may…
S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026
Power Train problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 17% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 26 | 11% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 36 | 10% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 37 | 14% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 56 | 14% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 38 | 17% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 44 | 12% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 70 | 8% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 87 | 24% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 350 | 26% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 473 | 20% |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 54 | 7% |
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.