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WK platform

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 6.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Grand Cherokee 6.4L.

Body SUVEngine 6.4L

The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6.4L is a WK-platform SUV centered on a 6.4-liter engine, a combination that drew 307 owner complaints and 9 recalls with engine issues registering as the top concern. Within the model’s 1993-2026 complaint history, that 307-issue total sits far below the 2014 peak of 2,369 complaints yet well above the 2026 low of 9, placing the 2016 model in a moderate band of the documented reliability arc. That positioning means the model year avoided the most severe surge in owner-reported problems recorded to date while still generating substantially more complaints than the lowest-volume entries in the historical span.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI H7 · 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI H7 · 700 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP265/50R20OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	04892339BE alt 04884899AC
Engine air filter	04861756AA alt 04861688AB
Fuel filter	04726067AB alt 04726067AA
Spark plug	SP225755AB alt SP143877AB
Battery	BBH6A001AA alt BBH8A001AA
Front wiper blades	68194930AB alt 68194931AB
Serpentine belt	05281374AA alt 04627167AB
Thermostat	52028898AJ alt 68157217AA
Cabin air filter	68606182AA alt 68260792AB

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	189.8 in
Overall width	76.4 in
Overall height	69.3 in
Wheelbase	115 in
Curb weight	4676 lb
Track (front / rear)	63.8 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	51/49

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2016 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

4.4–5.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.40 sec — 2017 SRT

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2017	SRT 6.4L V8	4.40 sec	13.00 sec	475 hp	4x4
2014	SRT 6.4L V8	4.60 sec	13.20 sec	470 hp	4x4
2012	SRT8 6.4L V8	4.60 sec	13.30 sec	470 hp	4x4
2012	SRT8 6.4L V8	4.70 sec	13.40 sec	470 hp	4x4
2012	SRT8 6.4L V8	5.00 sec	13.70 sec	470 hp	4x4
2012	SRT8 6.4L V8	5.00 sec	13.50 sec	470 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine GL-5 · Synthetic · SAE 75W · SAE 75W · SAE 75W in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.5-9.0
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	GL-5 · Synthetic · SAE 75W · SAE 75W · SAE 75W
Engine Coolant	MS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity	12.0
Engine Coolant	MS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity	10.4

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	12
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	9
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	9
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	12.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Upper: 7.4 ft-lbs; Lower: 8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	70.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	Steel case: 35.0, Aluminum case: 18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	Steel case: 35.0, Aluminum case: 18.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	Install a new nut and torque to 229.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	Install a new nut and torque to 229.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.540-0.660 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	9240-11760 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Jeep
Spark Plug Gap	.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	7.5-15 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.37 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	H7
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	700 cca

Service checks

Primary Fuel Pump Pressure	58.0-85.6 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58+/-2 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	psi 100 min / max variation 25% psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 41; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 148; Rear: 89
ABS Sensor Torque	Front: 9; Rear: 13
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	24
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	148
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 41; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 148; Rear: 89
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.040 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

Bolts 1-10

25 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

30.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 96,000 mi.

Every 6,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 12,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 24,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 90,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 96,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee represents a notable inflection point in the fourth generation’s federal record. Complaints plummeted to 307 from 1,343 in 2015 and 2,369 in 2014, while recalls dropped from 10 (2015) and 19 (2014) to 9, and investigations fell from 8 and 10 to 3. This sharp decline suggests either a mid-cycle refresh or a systemic correction of earlier build issues, though the data does not specify root causes. Compared to the subsequent years (2017–2019), the 2016 model maintains a lower complaint baseline, with only 2020 showing fewer complaints (224). However, the 2016’s 406 TSBs indicate lingering technical service needs, albeit fewer than the 511 in 2015 or the spike in later years. The 2016’s top complaint areas—engine and powertrain (39 each)—mirror trends from prior years, but the reduced volume implies improved reliability. With only 27 crash-related complaints and 7 fire reports, the 2016 appears to be a comparatively stable year within a historically volatile generation. **Takeaway:** The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a strong used buy, offering the best balance of reduced complaints and recalls relative to its immediate predecessors and successors.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

406

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

307

Owner complaints

27 involved a crash · 7 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15’16’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 307 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine39

Power Train39

Electrical System22

Unknown Or Other20

Fuel/Propulsion System10

Service Brakes9

Seats8

Fuel System, Diesel8

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 9 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V475000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:DieselReported 13/08/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to… Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that…

18V332000Electrical System:WiringReported 17/05/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 406 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
S1623000028 Rev. K	2026-06-12	Electrical System	Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.J	2026-06-05	Structure	Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.I	2026-05-29	Electrical System	Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S2623000023	2026-04-08	Electrical System	Power Liftgate Inoperative.
S1623000028 REV.H	2026-04-01	Structure	Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group H7 battery WK-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04892339BE Engine air filter 04861756AA Fuel filter 04726067AB Spark plug SP225755AB

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules

Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Grand Cherokee have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.