How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

NHTSA lists 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 model year, which is 7% of the 310 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee's structure or body issues?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Structure & Body problem area on the 2016 model.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Grand Cherokee is 72,500 miles.

Are the structure and body problems dangerous?

NHTSA records show one crash and two injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Grand Cherokee, out of 22 complaints in this area.

Is the 2016 Grand Cherokee worse than other years for these issues?

Its 7% share of complaints in this area is lower than the 2014 (17%) and 2015 (25%) model years, but similar to 2010, 2017, and 2018.

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 7% of its 310 total complaints for the year. No related recall is on file. Median mileage at failure was 72,500, and one crash with two injuries was reported.

Structure & Body complaints: 22; 7% of 310
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 72,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Driver's side head restraints have popped open or exploded unexpectedly while the vehicle was parked, in some cases breaking the mounting clips.
The rear liftgate has failed to close properly, reopening without warning after an attempted close, and in one case the liftgate struts gave out and the gate dropped on someone.
Water has leaked through the windshield area into electrical components during rain, temporarily cutting out interior lighting.
The dashboard has bubbled, risen, or had its leather lift away from the surface, in one instance blocking the defroster vents.
The automatic hood-closed sensor has failed to register a properly closed hood, triggering a false dashboard warning light.

When 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 29, 2016, latest Sep 19, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2016 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2019 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

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

20107 (6%)
201159 (4%)
201239 (2%)
201370 (9%)
2014406 (17%)
2015346 (25%)
201622 (7%)
201729 (8%)
201859 (7%)
201920 (5%)
20209 (4%)
202110 (2%)
202216 (6%)
202314 (4%)
20246 (2%)
20254 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?: NHTSA lists 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 model year, which is 7% of the 310 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee's structure or body issues?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Structure & Body problem area on the 2016 model.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Grand Cherokee is 72,500 miles.
Are the structure and body problems dangerous?: NHTSA records show one crash and two injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Grand Cherokee, out of 22 complaints in this area.
Is the 2016 Grand Cherokee worse than other years for these issues?: Its 7% share of complaints in this area is lower than the 2014 (17%) and 2015 (25%) model years, but similar to 2010, 2017, and 2018.