2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brakes Problems
NHTSA logged 36 brake complaints for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 12% of that year's 310 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 18,000 miles. A related recall (16V168000) covers a left front brake caliper defect, and owners also report delays getting parts for a separate front left caliper recall (16V249000).
- Brakes complaints
- 36
- 12% of 310
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 18,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Front left brake caliper can fail, producing a squeaking noise and requiring caliper replacement.
- Some owners report the vehicle would not move or engage a gear after stability control and engine warning lights came on, tied to the caliper recall.
- Automatic braking tied to the backup camera or forward sensors triggers unexpectedly, causing sudden hard stops with nothing in the vehicle's path.
- Multiple owners say recall parts for campaign 16V249000 were unavailable for an extended period, delaying the caliper repair.
- One owner reported the plastic brake pedal covering detached, causing the driver to press the accelerator instead of the brake and crash into a garage.
When 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee brake complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 16, 2016, latest Apr 27, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- NHTSA 16V168000Mar 23, 2016Brakes21,183 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.
Risk: A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.
Brakes complaints by Grand Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a brake recall on the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- Yes. NHTSA recall campaign 16V168000 covers a left front brake caliper defect on certain 2015-2016 Grand Cherokee and Durango vehicles, and complaints also reference a related campaign, 16V249000, for the same front left caliper issue.
- How common are brake complaints for the 2016 Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA lists 36 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Grand Cherokee, which is 12% of the 310 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do brake problems usually show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 18,000 miles at the time of brake-related failure for the 2016 Grand Cherokee.
- Have the brake issues caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries connected to brake complaints on the 2016 Grand Cherokee.