How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

NHTSA lists 45 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 model year, which is 15% of the 310 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Yes. Recall 16V814000 covers 2016 Grand Cherokees with a 3.6L engine built between February 10, 2016 and April 28, 2016, for possible damage to the fuel rail crossover tube. A separate recall, 22V406000, covers high pressure fuel pump failure on 2014-2020 diesel Grand Cherokees.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 42,400 miles at the time of failure for fuel system complaints on this model year.

Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA records 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury among the fuel system complaints for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 45 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 15% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 42,400 miles. Two recalls cover fuel system parts: a high pressure fuel pump issue on diesel models and a fuel rail crossover tube inspection for 3.6L engines built in early 2016.

Fuel System complaints: 45; 15% of 310
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 42,400 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report the engine stalling or shutting off without warning while driving at highway speed, sometimes with no restart.
Some describe the vehicle pausing and shutting down repeatedly while creeping through stop-and-go traffic, calling it a recurring engine pause error.
Others report hard starts and unexpected shutdowns when stopped, needing to shift into park before the engine will restart.
One complaint describes a damaged fuel rail crossover tube, matching the component addressed in the 2016 recall for 3.6L engines.
One report describes a sudden rollaway from a parking spot linked to a fuel system malfunction, resulting in a crash.

When 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 30, 2016, latest Sep 22, 2026.

45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2016 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2023 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

NHTSA 22V406000Jun 9, 2022Fuel System138,645 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.
NHTSA 16V814000Nov 10, 2016Fuel System30,183 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.

Fuel System complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20102 (2%)
2011283 (17%)
2012248 (15%)
2013111 (14%)
2014180 (8%)
2015116 (9%)
201645 (15%)
201733 (9%)
201863 (7%)
20198 (2%)
202021 (9%)
202139 (10%)
202242 (16%)
202353 (14%)
202442 (17%)
202513 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?: NHTSA lists 45 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 model year, which is 15% of the 310 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?: Yes. Recall 16V814000 covers 2016 Grand Cherokees with a 3.6L engine built between February 10, 2016 and April 28, 2016, for possible damage to the fuel rail crossover tube. A separate recall, 22V406000, covers high pressure fuel pump failure on 2014-2020 diesel Grand Cherokees.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 42,400 miles at the time of failure for fuel system complaints on this model year.
Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA records 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury among the fuel system complaints for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee.