2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2015 model shown · Photo: GPS 56 from New Zealand, CC BY 2.0

Midsize SUVs · WK2 generation

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Above average

It scores 77 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $16,176 to own, including $2,907 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Reliability

77/100

Above average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,907

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$9,714

21 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$15,794

$13,899 – $17,689, estimate

Recalls

9

on record

Owner complaints

312

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$1,336
Transmission & drivetrain$916
Electrical system$177
Driver-assist & stability$120
Body, glass & interior$90
Steering$66

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Jeep Grand Cherokee

Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (77/100) and the 2024 worst (10/100).

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202410/100
202315/100
202239/100
202136/100
202072/100
201968/100
201849/100
201767/100
201677/100
201533/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee a year to avoid?

No. It scores 77 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.

Is the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

It scores 77 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 312 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,907 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee cost to own?

About $16,176 over 5 years: $3,555 in lost value, $2,907 in repairs and $9,714 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $15,794 today.

What are the best years of the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (77/100) and the 2024 worst (10/100).

How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

9 recalls on record with NHTSA.