2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Safety Rating — 5 Stars Overall
NHTSA rates the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5 out of 5 stars overall — 5 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover. Check a specific Grand Cherokee’s crash and title history below.
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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee— By the Numbers
- Overall rating
- 5★
- Frontal crash
- 5★
- Side crash
- 5★
- Rollover risk, single-vehicle crash
- 16.9%
- Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
- 9
Overall rating
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover risk, single-vehicle crash
Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
Quick Answer
- What is the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety rating?
- NHTSA rates the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5 out of 5 stars overall — 5 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover. These are results for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
- Did NHTSA test every part of the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD.
- Does the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls or complaints on file?
- NHTSA's record for this version lists 9 recall campaigns, 308 owner complaints and 3 investigations. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee crash-test ratings
The rating depends on the drivetrain: the rear-drive version scores lower in rollover and overall, while frontal, side and pole results reach the top on every version.
NHTSA rates the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5 out of 5 stars overall — 5 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover.
A listing that quotes the top overall score may be describing the other version, since the rear-drive Grand Cherokee earned a lower overall and rollover rating than the version with a transfer case. Forward collision warning was an option, so check for it on the car rather than assume it.
Inspecting a used 2016 Grand Cherokee
The ratings describe the Grand Cherokee as it left the factory. A car that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt, or had its airbags replaced is no longer the car NHTSA tested.
Establish which drivetrain you are looking at from the VIN and from underneath. A transfer case and a front driveshaft mark the higher-rated version; without them it is the rear-drive model the lower ratings belong to.
Rollover is the weakest result on every version, so look at what that kind of crash leaves behind: roof pillars, headliner fit, roof skin and the windshield seal. A lift kit or oversized tyres raise the centre of gravity the rollover rating is partly calculated from, so ask about any aftermarket change to ride height.
If the car has forward collision warning, find it in the settings menu and make sure it switches on and stays on through a drive with no warning on the dash. NHTSA's record doesn't list lane departure warning for this year, so a seller who advertises it should be able to show you it working.
What NHTSA did — and did not — test
A star rating is only as complete as the tests behind it. This is which of NHTSA's four crash tests the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee actually went through.
Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD.
The rating is for the Grand CherokeeNHTSA crashed. Check the one you’re buying.
Salvage and rebuilt brands, reported accidents and odometer records follow the VIN.
Every rated version of the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA rates body styles and drivetrains separately, and the results are not always the same. Match the version to the car you are looking at.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
| 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 20.4% |
Recalls, complaints and investigations
NHTSA keeps these alongside the crash-test results for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD. They answer a different question: not how the vehicle was built to perform in a crash, but what owners and the agency have reported since.
A recall campaign covers a range of vehicles; whether the repair was done on a particular car is a per-VIN question. Check open recalls by VIN.
How NHTSA's current ratings work
NHTSA announced new NCAP crash tests and rating criteria in July 2008, including a new overall rating that combines the frontal, side and rollover results. It then postponed the change by a year: the new criteria apply to vehicles tested beginning with model year 2011, not 2010 as first announced.
In NHTSA's own words, its rollover resistance ratings “estimate the risk of rollover if a vehicle is involved in a single-vehicle crash.”
One limit applies to every vehicle here. NHTSA notes that the frontal crash rating “depends on vehicle mass, and cannot be compared across vehicle weight classes” — a full-size truck's frontal stars and a compact car's are not the same measure.
- Federal Register, 73 FR 79206 (Dec. 24, 2008) — new NCAP criteria begin with model year 2011
- Federal Register, 73 FR 40016 (July 11, 2008) — NCAP testing and rating changes, including the overall rating
- Federal Register, 68 FR 59250 (Oct. 14, 2003) — NCAP rollover resistance ratings
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Safety FAQ
What NHTSA’s record shows for this model year, and what it cannot tell you about one car.
What is the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety rating?+
NHTSA rates the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5 out of 5 stars overall — 5 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover. These are results for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Did NHTSA test every part of the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee?+
Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD.
Does the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls or complaints on file?+
NHTSA's record for this version lists 9 recall campaigns, 308 owner complaints and 3 investigations. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
Can I compare the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee's stars with a newer model?+
Yes, with other vehicles rated under NHTSA's current program (model year 2011 onward). Stars from before then came from different tests.
Does a good safety rating mean a used Grand Cherokee is safe to buy?+
A rating describes the vehicle as it left the factory. A used Grand Cherokee that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt from salvage, or had an airbag replaced is no longer the vehicle NHTSA tested. A VIN check reads its title brands, salvage and accident records from NMVTIS.
Five stars at the factory. What about since?
A crash rating can’t see a salvage title, a rebuilt frame or a replaced airbag. The VIN record can.
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