2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical system problems
61 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 61 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 34,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 34,000 miles, and 82% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, he smelled smoke emanating from the rear passenger seat. After a visual inspection, he observed a fire. The local fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police and fire report was filed, but no injuries were reported. The contact stated he sustained a nondescript fire-related injury to his right leg but did not seek medical attention. The check engine warning light was illuminated.
Car was stopped, placed in park and left running in driveway. Driver exited vehicle, manually locked with with the external button on drivers handle. Driver walked around vehicle and up to residence. Car began to move forward and driver ran back to vehicle, attempted to unlock using manual button on passenger front handle, would not unlock. Pulled out keyfob to unlock and was able to disable vehicle, but not before it ran itself in to a closed garage door.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Engine 84 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 78 complaints
- Fuel system 45 complaints
- Brakes 25 complaints
- Cruise control 22 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints