2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee | CarGurus Test Drive Review
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- The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee continues to provide the styling and image made famous over 25 years as a best-selling SUV. Despite some questionable reliability and a powertrain warranty demotion from 100,000 miles to 60,000, Jeep continues to provide a good-looking and trail-ready SUV: as Chris Wardlaw puts it, the Grand Cherokee is a “rolling representation of freedom, an escape pod from the daily grind.”
A 295-hp, 3.6-liter V6 should deliver 21 miles per gallon combined thanks to its 8-speed automatic transmission, and a lowered “aero mode” suspension setting and the vehicle's tight turning radius are blessings for anyone too accustomed to 3-point turns. The Overland trim, shown here, includes a 19-speaker sound system, an easy to use infotainment display with drag-and-drop buttons, and an impressive advanced technology package. This includes blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control.
With a full-size spare tire, Jeep’s Selec-Terrain system, and a Quadra-lift air-suspension system capable of providing up to 10.4 inches of ground clearance, the Grand Cherokee Overland will take you just about anywhere. Thanks to comfortable front seats, plus air vents and dual-USB plugs available to the heated rear seats, you’re sure to be well taken care of along the way.
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People are drawn to the Jeep Grand Cherokee because it provides the ability to go almost anywhere at almost anytime and to do almost anything.
There are three reasons to choose a Jeep Grand Cherokee over other SUVs: You need to tow a fair amount of weight, you need to go far off the pavement, or you simply like this Jeep’s styling and image. No matter the case, know that the Grand Cherokee requires compromise in order to obtain these undeniably attractive attributes.
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One of the finest reviews I've ever seen that goes in depth into the nagging issues that aren't normally brought up in a cursory review.
I'm thinking of getting my mom one of these.. Her 96 Cherokee made it to 300k miles before a Texas flood wiped it out lol.
Best car review I ever saw...informative, cautionary, funny and most importantly honest. Great going guys!
That's called a good review. No nonsense.
You reviews are simple, honest and helpful. Thank you.
This guy does the best reviews on youtube.
the perfect vehicle in all senses.
Very helpful and informative review, very relaxed & your pace of speech was perfect. Thank you Chris.
Bought Jeep grand cherokee limited Anniversary 2016 and I am happy with my choice.
How's it holding up
safenders great with no complaints
Great video. I’ve always wanted one and I just got the 2018 high altitude trim one week ago. Just wanted to point out that the navigation is the best I’ve ever had in all the vehicles I have owned. I’m also amazed at the technology in this vehicle too.😊
Thank you thank you thank you! This is the best video I've seen. You are very detailed with all the features. We purchased our May 2016. We have the 2016 GC Overland. I love it! Ours is fully loaded without the front sensors. my husband stated if he went that route he would have gotten the Summit. We do have the panoramic sunroof. I have subscribed in hopes to see future videos about this Jeep. Thanks.
How has it worked for you? Do you still have it?
The first review I've seen that didn't view like a commercial - also honest about rear legroom being mediocre. Thanks!
very well thought out review and delivery. you have a good cadence and time.
Thanks for the super detailed review. A lot of really useful insights. I've subscribed for future videos.
Thank you for this review. This is one of the SUV’s I’m considering and I wanted an unfiltered-unbiased opinion. I don’t tow or go off-road so although I love the look and have been drooling over it for a while I think I’ll move onto something more suited for my lifestyle and not waste the money and hassel with repairs. Thank you again.
You'll need repairs if you don't know how to maintain it properly just like any vehicle
@ 8:12 ... 😂😂 love this review. I was debating between cars... and after watching this I am definitely buying the grand Cherokee!
Very nice and honest review Chris! Subscribed!
We've owned 3 Grand Cherokees and have 2 in the garage right now. Love them !!!
We have 1. I want another for my gf. Love jeeps!
IV owned 4 THATS all I’ll buy
How are they on reliability ?
My friend is 6’2 and well fed and he finds his Grand Cherokee very comfortable around town and on long trips. Fuel economy is so so but a great all around driver that can go anywhere. I can’t wait to buy a new one.
I had the chance to rent this car for a weekend vacation and was very impress with the way it handled and the amount of power it produces. It performed great going uphill and through the countryside. The only thing I wish my rental came with is a backup camera and sensors because it's kind of difficult to check my surroundings.
I totally agree. It's a good car. If you're interested, check out the 2017 JEEP Cherokee Limited. It has the features you're looking for. I rented it two weeks ago and posted a short review.
You probably had a V6 model. Try the one with a HEMI in it, you'll have so much more fun
thanks for such a good review, this helped alot for my decision
Great video - just a slight correction. The diesel option still gets the 100k powertrain warranty. The rest were demoted to 60k
Very honest and well done review guys - thanks!
I've got a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee overland and I love it.
I love mine
Well said and done Mr.CarGuru I ordered the 2016 75th Yr Limited Anniversary with the Diesel engine last year in Sept and it has been wonderful thus far, and when it stars wearing down and dies on me just like any other car, I'll just buy the Subaru Forrester.
Well good news is we're trading in our 2016 Chrysler 200 s for a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited 4x4
Besides the great review, the music is very pleasant.
Love my 2015 Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4! Fantastic vehicle. I think the ride is very smooth on normal pavement BTW.
I have 15,000 miles on the my '15 Grand Cherokee and have zero problems. Maybe I got lucky, but I think the 15's and up are getting bad reps. FCA worked out most of the problems.
Thanks for the thorough review. My only observation is that 12 minutes of the same piece of background music makes for a fatiguing view.
I've had a 2019 and 2018 model as a rental, one got 25 mpg and the other 26 mpg on a 750 mile round trip cruising at 80mph a lot of the way on the freeway. I could get over 20 on a through town drive. How anyone could get 18 mpg is beyond me, unless you are totally thrashing it. I've found them to be a fantastic vehicle in terms of refinement and comfort for what they are and given it's an off road capable SUV I don't understand the testers comments regarding handling and cornering. Personally I prefer the non air spring model for ride and handling and probably long term durability. I drive and have driven all sorts of vehicles and feel most of the gripes the tester came up with were just looking for things to complain about, my wife is 5' 2" and never found it high, if it were an issue and you have air suspension you could always drop the vehicle down if that really was an issue.
Thank you for your review!
Great review!
wow nice review honest to goodness
I’m looking at downgrading my Maserati v6 to one of these, id love the 6.4 but the v6 and with my dogs, this looks like a winner!
Awesome 😀 😀 2016 Jeep Cherokee review .
3 inch seat belt extender works perfectly with that model car seat, Ive got one in mine
Do all 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited come with the panoramic sunroof? Also do they come with a built in GPS?
These are good IF you stay on top of the maintenance. Just keep tabs on everything and it will be pretty reliable
I own one, 2016. great ride
thnx . its a nice review
My next car will either be a Grand Cherokee or a Suburu Crosstrek.
Where are you videoing this?? Very beautiful and want to visit one day
I also love these rims best. Not a fan of most the '17 and up styles.
1998 Jeep GC owner 200k miles only replaced water pump, fuel pump, door hinge pins. hmmm
4.0 will last forever
Great review Chris. I would like to know what other two row SUVs you would recommend at the end of the video, if one was not interested in towing or off-roading.... say if one was interested strictly in a quiet, car-like ride.
I think he doesn't give the jeep enough credit in the car like department. I'm familiar with the grand Cherokee and they are extremely quiet and relatively car like. The only trade off may be ride quality but it's not really to bad. Most reviews don't mention the drawbacks that he mentioned, but to each is own. I would advise you to test drive the grand Cherokee, Ford Edge, Nissan Murano, Dodge Journey, and Chevy Equinox. Hope I could help! Happy car shopping!
excellent review. I just bought a used 2016!
Hi. After driving your 6 months. What do you think? Rate from 1to 10
@@OMEICH i've had no issues and am in love with the car. 10/10 for sure!
Hi--when you purchased, what was the mileage for it? What is it at now? Do you still love it?
i like this guy
Had a XC90 and before that an used ML before I decided to get a GC Overland in December. Loads of flaws with the XC and the ML including a broken drive train and a new clutch on the XC after only 100K miles and major electric problems on ML. Talking to real people before buying the Jeep you find out that reliability issues are often a myth - both on the good and bad side. I didn´t want to buy Volvo and Mercedes anymore because of many reasons, one being the design. I don´t like the Audi. So at the end there was the choice between X5 and GC. X5 is a great car - no question. But here in Europe too many people drive around with it who cannot even afford the gas bill. And it is very expensive. For every little extra you pay a premium. Check on the DVD alone. Jeep about 1500,00 Euros, Beemer 2500,00 Euros for basically the same. When you compare the price of the X5 with the Jeep with the same features you end up paying about 20k Euros more. That´s the price of a whole car. No wonder BMW makes Billions of record profits. Another reason for the GC was its footprint as one of the last remaining real SUVs. You actually can go offroad out of the box. Try that with any other wannabes. Oh, you like the better high speed performance of the Beemer ? Then why do you buy a SUV in the first place and not a nice sports sedan like the Audi A6 or the BMW 5 series ?
"after ONLY 100K miles" - ok.
These things are everywhere in the suburbs. Driven my soccer moms
I love mine, and I bought RWD 🤔😎🤣 Works great and does everything our family needs
The guy should read the owners manual before doing a review. If his wife is having a hard time getting in and out of the vehicle because she's short, there is a setting you could put on that the air suspension lowers when you turn the vehicle off.
Also, the climate controls on the touch screen is easy to use and find.
My 2004 WJ has that handy handle to get in/out. :p
Chrysler just released a press announcement, they are putting passenger entry handles in their new Jeeps.
Is this the Overland trim?
Thinking about buying a grand Cherokee but I never owned one and hearing about the reliability makes me question if I should get one
I'm in the exact same boat as you, my friend! I've always loved the JGCs and wanted one...and after driving a 2018 Summit as a rental, I fell in love. I'm really debating selling my Honda and buying a 2019 Summit, but like you said...I hesitate in buying Mopar due to their horrible past history of being unreliable. Everyone that I have talk to that currently owns a JGC says that they love theirs and have had no issues...so maybe Mopar has turned themselves around? 🤞 Although, reading the complaints on NHTSA for the 18/19 JGCs...some of those are HORRIFYING and major safety issues! Cruise control failing to disengage (currently recalled), the 8 spd automatically shifting itself into [D] or [R] by itself and RPMs surging, flying the GC into multiple parked cars or up over embankments (prob 5-6 of those complaints filed)...one just randomly went up into flames with only 300 miles on the ODO...Now I have no idea if those complaints are legit or not but if they are, that makes me extremely apprehensive. You posted 9 months ago...did you end up buying a GC? If so, how is it?
who sing the song for the commercial
about the seatbelts, it's not hard at all to latch, neither is the leg room in the back seat small for adults. I leased the overland and already have it for 2 years. So that's not an honest review.
Yeah right !?? I see grand Cherokee all the time on the road ! older ones especially and that's what convinced me to buy.one ! consumer reports needs to be funded by someone and look at the best brands they tout and you'll see who's funding!!
+tman55575 My 2004 has been very reliable. Save for a couple of minor things.
if my memory serves me correctly Consumer Reports was funded in the past by Toyota, i sincerely don't know if they are still under Toy belt now, but they were for a while at least. ( Just look at the way they trumpet Toyota's brand in the last few years.)
One FreeThinker
Wow. I knew there was bias in the Presidential campaign but didn't realize it happened in car reviews too. Bought and paid bias is everywhere!
JasnoGT Toyota never owned Consumer Reports.
The only thing I've had to replace is the power steering pump on mine. but I was kind of rough with it so it's understandable.
Transmissions are a serious problem. My 2015 need a new transmission at 12,000 miles. Buyer Be Ware!!!
Very hardy SUV and reliable !!
I have a request if you are in contact with representatives of a Jeep, then tell them for Russia they made the most reliable jeep!
There is one Jeep Grand Cherokee in 2013 with a 3.6 engine, it has a mileage of almost 800,000 thousand kilometers or 497,096,954 thousand miles !! Not a problem except a broken gearbox !!
I have a 2016 grand Cherokee I got 29.5 miles per gallen
I'm 6'3 with long legs. Is it good leg room for y'all drivers
Good review but very little on-road footage/focus and ZERO off road.
Lol this is an Overland with the most sophisticated Air-Bag Suspension and Off Road Capability!
How did you miss this Point!?!?
Only problem with the shifter is Darwinism, 23k zero problems, 26 to 29 mpg 70/80 mph Eco diesel!
8:10 LOL
THIS MAN READS FROM A CARD
FCA worked out the kinks in pass years GC, 2016 and up are solid in reliability you can get 200k miles with rountine maintenance out of these unibody Chassis SUVies. One overpriced Suv to stay far far away from are Range Rovers if you love your bank account.
Consumer Reports is hardly the last word on anything. Other sources rate the Grand Cherokee much higher in terms of reliability, and so do a lot of owners. There plenty of people here on CZcams posting videos of their long-term ownership experience with the Grand Cherokee, and I think they are far more credible than Consumer Reports.
The consumption is 23 miles per gallon? .. OMG ... This car is consuming miles ... not fuel?
What, wait, stop the video... engine warranty demoted to 60k? OK, had to comment on that, now back to the video.
This review made me not get this car. I'm glad I watched it.it's a pretty honest and straightforward review.
+c8701 Acura MDX
+Bighamza22 a Datsun? Really... Who would you. Acura/Nissan/Datsun are so bland looking without soul, heart or character... Good luck trying to actually enjoy your soft roader!
+iVlog
MDX is a luxury, a Jeep is........ not and it is shit.
Thomas Rock
Jeep are piece of shits that belong in the garage.
After 3 years, most of the Jeeps are done, you cannot even sell them in good price. Lol
I own a Dodge and Jeep and i replace my car every 1-1/2 or 2 years.
Of all the american makers, Chrysler has the lowest quality
+Thomas Rock
if you want a better of road worthy, get the Toyota 4runner or Nissan Patrol (outside US).
Consumer reports isn't the best place to look at when it comes into reliability.
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It's based on a consumer survey of their readers. So unless you think their readers are in some way biased, it's reasonable to assume their accuracy.
Consumer Reports? Who cares what they think?
They have been funded by Toyota for a few years in the past. Who in the world reads C.R anyway?
swaminayanktja
Old dorks still think CR holds any credence. I'll stick with car magazines who specialize in reviewing vehicles, rather than a magazine who reviews and rates toasters and bed sheets.
did they remove the cd drive in the car
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You nailed it on the head, thank you. You don't get any Jeep because of its mileage or other on road qualities; you get one for the legendary off road performance. A Jeep's mileage is rated in smiles per gallon, mot miles per gallon. :)
just get a 2012 one
Where can I now find this review on cargurus.com?
You can find a link in the description of each of our videos.
CarGurus Can you provide the link that takes me to the review for this particular model ?
I don't see a link under the description that takes me to this model. I searched for it on cargurus.com and can not find it.
I likely missing something?
Happy to help. Here is the link: cargur.us/80BB5
If you click "Show More" at the bottom of each video's description, you'll see some links to the review on CarGurus.com, our CZcams channel homepage, and relevant playlists.
CarGurus Found it ! I was looking to the bottom left, and not at the end of the paragraph. Thank you.
TruthHasSpokenlo0
The spare is not full size.
Holy hell your tall 6.1-6.2 ? No wonders you say the interior is snuggle
This guy is really nit picky.. no problems with my Graco seat for my son..no problem with seats, controls are super intuitive... whatever.. lol ..
No buttons for heated seats? Touch screen only? I cannot stand touch screens in cars. Screw that.
I am sticking with Ford.
V6? bro? V8!
0:49
I wish you were little honest to telling us pros and cons, thanks any ways, I have seen hundreds reviews of this jeep, but your review was somehow its a Lexus, Its least reliable jeep, please tell us some figures and facts about it.
50K USD That's a lot of money for the illusion of freedom that it give the driver and a Marginal score on the IIHS.
for that price, you can get a bigger, more reliable and more capable patrol/armada.
buying a chrysler product is a mistake unless you are willing to replace your car every 3 years.
Thomas Rock
I said Patrol. The Armada 2017 is just a little bit of patrol but thats it.
It is not a real Patrol.
Ask the military around the world as to why they use the Patrol.
Shit vs shit. Chrysler is the worst and oh, Fiat joined in.
I would buy a Chevy and some ford but non of Chrysler.
+Thomas Rock
look at 2017 Armada. it has some Patrol DNA but it is not a real Patrol.
You are a jeep fanboy. why not try other makers. lol
You even diss the MDX. comparing it to a jeep. lol
+Thomas Rock
ive owned a 4runner too, pilot, CRV, Journey, Grand Cherokee, Charger, 2 Civics, Neon, Pathfinder, MDX, Armada and I even traded my 2012 Pilot for the new fit because i just love replacing my cars, but it was fun having sex in the back of the magic seat, small but big on the inside.
Now i am waiting for the new Expedition.
You are comparing apples to oranges when you compare to MDX. you can say it belongs to the grocery store but it will last longer than any of your jeep.
there were 2 topics
1. off road worthy, there is no way the grand cherokee is better than the 4runner.
2. Reliability, there is no way a jeep is more reliability based on number of units sold and the complaints/recalls.
i mentioned that jeep belongs in the garage which i experienced. also look at the statistics and compare the recalls, repairs etc. youll be surprised.
It is more expensive to keep a jeep after 3 years and the resale value is very low than most of other makers.
people make fun of Kia and Hyundai, they have issues too but at least they provide longer warranty, while Dodge doesnt and the customer service, compare to Honda for instance, is bad, you are the customer but they act like the boss.
+Thomas Rock
correction, currently owned Grand Cherokee and shitty Journey.
I will trade the Journey for the new Expedition and the Grand Cherokee for the new Odyssey, which are not put yet.
+Thomas Rock
your logic is incorrect.
you get the percentage not the units.
the bottom line is, there is a reason why the resale value of the Jeeps are very low.
you are the small percentage of the whole units sold.
makers make updates on cars, for istance, not all 2017 Grand Cherokee are the same. try purchasing a part and the Jeep dealer most likely will ask for the vin while Honda will less likely ask.
this is because the quality is higher. jeep, make changes as they see complaints pouring in.
He seems awfully nitpicky to me.
Was going to buy a 2017 jeep.
Because of yr review I will never buy a jeed. Thanks.
How in the world has this truck been ranked #1 ever. Reliability has never been good. Looks good. Shitty quality.
consumer reports is BS.
Wtf he is talking about grand cherokee realible ???
That famous wrangler failed crash test at ancap on a 40km per speed
And that grand cherokee is famous for breaking down in australia
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What sunglasses are you wearing
0:50 Dude, I don't care much for Trump but the reality is it sucks we allow US companies to do so much outsourcing of parts to Mexico. So rather than making a snarky comment about it let's just work together to push the US companies to built it here, make it here 100%. We need manufacturing jobs period.
Come on, why you hating...no country is an island.
+ronald kunwei USA for USA ty very much.
ronald kunwei And remember this one simple point I don't hate Mexico or any other country for that matter. I just like American families more. I want to see food on their tables first.
+ronald kunwei I'm an aircraft mechanic for an aviation manufacturing company so you're dead wrong and absolutely out of line and disillusioned.
SoundgardenMan well you don't present yourself like one, I'd really appreciate you get upto speed with what's going on currently, cause clearly current affairs are not any of your strong points! We are elbow deep in debt and your best solution is trim on our international connections? Get an education please.
a true lemon suv from crysler
Chrysler never.
Shush and drive the vehicle 🙄
Worse reliability ever. Avoid.
same. no problem with mine, and its a CRD
No problem with mine either. Off road all the time. Awesome vehicle. Like Johnathon said, maybe you don't know how to properly maintain a vehicle. OR (more likely) you are just hopping on the bandwagon of all the Jeep haters and have no real experience with a late model Jeep. I laugh at some "owners" who claim that it practically fell apart on them within the first month. Sorry, not buying it with a modern day car. NO car made nowadays is THAT bad. Indeed, the quality and reliability of cars today is head and shoulders of where it was just 10 years ago. So yea, maybe when compared with all other cars, it's average, but average is pretty damn good nowadays!
+Johnathon Tucker
the reliability is based on number of units sold.
Agreed. I think most manufacturers have caught up with the major Japanese brands for reliability. In fact, I'm kinda seeing a reduction in quality from Honda. But nothing that "falls apart" in the first month...or even first five years.
Cars need maintenance you know.
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