10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,438 miles

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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems

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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 4 of 4)

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problem #4

Dec 132016

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled. The transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #3

Oct 242016

Grand Cherokee

  • 11,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. As the contact shifted into the drive position, the engine revved and accelerated uncontrollably. The contact was not able to control the vehicle and crashed into a building. The side air bags on the front driver's side deployed. A police report was filed. There were minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.

- Ridgeway, WI, USA

problem #2

Aug 302016

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 01/04/17 consumer stated car has failed mechanically 7 different times. Dealership could not locate the problem. Cars transmission slips out of drive into manual without it showing up on the shifters led symbols panel forcing one to move off the highway and placing the car from drive to park and then back into drive before the car will move. Dealership says there is nothing wrong with the vehicle. Updated 9/5/18

- Clifton, TX, USA

problem #1

Jun 212016

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 500 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle accelerated independently and increased in rpms. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 500. Updated 09/29/16

- Coulterville, CA, USA

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