Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE - 2016
110.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2016 is 154.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE, model year 2016.
Sample size: 1,184 cars, 2,687 tests and 2,981 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 1,184 cars
The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee has an overall defect rate of 111 per 100 vehicles, which is 27% lower than the average for its year, indicating a relatively reliable performance. Notably, the model excels in categories such as visibility and body structure, showcasing fewer issues compared to the average car. However, it exhibits higher defect rates in the 0-31,000 miles segment, which may suggest early wear or system checks that are more frequent than for other vehicles. Despite this, the Grand Cherokee stands out positively in several areas, including wheels, suspensions, and axles, where it shows significantly fewer problems. Overall, this model appears to be a solid choice for buyers looking for reliability.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 1,184 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 11.8% worse
87.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 78.2 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
- Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
Steering
▲ 2.5% better
7.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 21.3% better
11.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.0 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 23.2% better
19.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.4 / 100 tests
- A direction indicator: lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 47.6% better
83.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 159.4 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 68.1% better
2.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 24.2% better
2.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 44.2% better
6.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.3 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 657
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 469
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 249
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 126
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 81
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 50
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 49
A direction indicator: lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
MINOR
Occurrences: 46
Serious faults (Top 10)
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 50
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 33
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 33
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 26
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 26
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 25