TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LED HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO PROVIDE INADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR SAFE NIGHT TIME DRIVING. COURTESY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (440 28TH ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49548, (888) 497-0049) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT HOUSINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2300. THE MAN…
2016 jeep Grand Cherokee lighting problems
severe 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$250
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. IN ADDITION, WHEN FUELING THE TANK AND ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE, A KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEITH CHRYSLER JEEP (5500 CAPITAL BLVD, RALEIGH, NC 27616, (919) 872-5500) TWICE WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH HEADLIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE HEADLIGHT…
MY JEEP.GRAND CHEROKEE 2016 75TH ANNIVERSARY FRONT LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING ... FIRST IT WAS THE LEFT AND NOW THE RIGHT, IN 10/29 I TOOK MY CAR TO THE JEEP DEALER FOR THE FIRST PROBLEM AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, JUS 40 K MILES, TODAY 12/9 THE RIGHT DOES NOT WORK. AND THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROBLEM.
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2016 jeep Grand Cherokee?
It's a meaningful issue. 7 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $250.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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