2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee drivetrain & axles problems
78 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 18% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 78 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 32,000 miles 56 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 23 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 56 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 32,000 miles, and 80% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep grand cherokee. While operating the vehicle, the eco indicator suddenly illuminated. The driver stopped the vehicle and discovered that the transmission was stuck in the drive position and could not be switched to the park position. The vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a building. The front end of the vehicle sustained significant damage, but the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a neck injury, which required medical attention.
While driving, message came up on instrument cluster to shift to p and then shift to desired gear. I almost got rear ended because the vehicle would not accelerate. I had to put it in park, shift, and then was able to go. Incredibly dangerous!
Other problems reported for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Engine 84 complaints
- Electrical system 61 complaints
- Fuel system 45 complaints
- Brakes 25 complaints
- Cruise control 22 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints