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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

8 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 80,629 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V411000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Fuel system

Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 138,645 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V406000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 28,884 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V699000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 58,016 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V475000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 4,815,661 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

6L engine built at the Saltillo engine plant. During the assembly of the engine, the fuel rail crossover tube may have been damaged, which, over time, may result in a fuel leak.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 30,183 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V814000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Exterior lighting

If the solenoid loses function, the transmission may lock in the Park or Neutral position when the vehicle comes to a stop, possibly rendering the vehicle disabled in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

The brake transmission shift interlock solenoid may have a loose electrical connection which could result in a loss of solenoid function.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 32,384 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V249000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 21,183 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V168000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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