2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

Related recalls

• Recall 22V406000Jun 9, 2022138,645 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.

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

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.

• Recall 16V814000Nov 10, 201630,183 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 10, 2016, to April 28, 2016 and equipped with a 3.6L 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.

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

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly for damage to the fuel rail crossover tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S85.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 22, 2026VATowedFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly sputtered and then stalled. The contact stated that there was a whining sound coming from the vehicle when the vehicle turned off. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact…

   NHTSA complaint #11766086 · source
2. Filed Feb 27, 2026GAFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11720847 · source
3. Filed Oct 2, 2025CACrashFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I was stuck in traffic as a result of a road being closed while they cleared another incident. Creeping along, the Jeep with it's engine pause shutting down until I removed my foot off the gas and then engaging so I could move forward a foot or two. Keeping in mind this feature has been throwing errors and I've taken it to the shop twice in the last 6 months with no results, and another appointment scheduled within a few days of the accident. Car in front of me moved…

   NHTSA complaint #11691025 · source
4. Filed May 16, 202561,000 miMETowedFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the message "Shift into Park" was displayed. The contact stated that moments later the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The fuel pump was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact indicated that approximately 30,000 miles later the same message was displayed, and the…

   NHTSA complaint #11661381 · source
5. Filed Apr 14, 2025FLEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   From one day to the next the engine is blown. Mechanic says the engine was hot for a while but no light or notices came up until the day of the major issue. I had jsut taken it to get new headlights and tires rotated and no mention of anything off. From oen day to thenext it overheated. I see similar RECALLS on the SAME EXACT JEEP. Make model and year.

   NHTSA complaint #11654598 · source
6. Filed Nov 6, 2024WIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   NHTSA Recall Number22V-406 I've been on the waiting list for many many months. Manufacturer doesn't have parts. Dealership doesn't know if parts will ever be available.

   NHTSA complaint #11623810 · source
7. Filed Nov 6, 2024WIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The DPF exhaust flange bolts broke, causing exhaust gasses to leak from joint into cabin. Known issue with eco diesel vehicles.

   NHTSA complaint #11623807 · source
8. Filed Oct 27, 2024WIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   On October 26, 2024, I stopped at a gas station to pick up a few items, turning my vehicle off before going inside. When I returned about five minutes later, the vehicle wouldn’t start. The fuel pump module wasn’t supplying fuel to the high-pressure pump. Since it wouldn’t start, I left it at the station overnight. The next afternoon, after about an hour of attempts, the fuel pump module finally engaged, and the vehicle started, running normally. This issue had actually…

   NHTSA complaint #11622191 · source
9. Filed Aug 12, 2024CAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that two separate dealers were contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. The contact had…

   NHTSA complaint #11607999 · source
10. Filed Jul 10, 2024CAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    I have attempted to have recall Z46 performed by several Jeep dealerships and have been unsuccessful at getting the work done or even any estimate when it might be done. I complained to Jeep online advocate and was told there was a “huge” backlog and they would not commit to any repair date. The vehicle is dangerous to drive as the fuel pump may fail and subject the occupants to unnecessary risk of injury or death.

    NHTSA complaint #11601024 · source
11. Filed Feb 2, 202430,000 miTXTowedFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was sputtering and hesitating while being started. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had been towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and the electrical wiring system had failed. The contact was informed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number:…

    NHTSA complaint #11569458 · source
12. Filed Dec 19, 2023VAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…

    NHTSA complaint #11560916 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology