Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Grand Cherokee 3.0L Diesel. Covers both the standard and High Output 3.0L Diesel.
The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L Diesel is a midsize SUV built on the WK platform and powered by a 3.0L diesel engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, achieving EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined, a notable efficiency advantage over its gasoline counterparts in the lineup; however, this model year recorded 307 owner complaints with the engine cited as the primary concern across 9 total recalls issued for the vehicle. Positioning 2016 within the Grand Cherokee's broader complaint history spanning 1993 to 2026 reveals it falls well below the model's peak complaint volume of 2,369 in 2014, suggesting a meaningful improvement in owner-reported issues relative to earlier model years, though not yet reaching the significantly lower complaint levels seen in more recent model years at the far end of the historical range.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
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.
| 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 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd |
| 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 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 22 / 30 / 25 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Diesel |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Summit EcoDiesel 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 | 7.80 sec | 16.00 sec | 240 hp | 4x4 |
| 2014 | Summit EcoDiesel 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 | 8.00 sec | 16.10 sec | 240 hp | 4x4 |
| 2014 | Limited EcoDiesel 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 | 8.30 sec | 16.40 sec | 240 hp | 4x4 |
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Primary Fuel Pump Pressure | 58.0-85.6 psi |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | Diesel In-Tank Pump 58-85.6 psi |
| Engine Compression | Diesel / psi 73 |
| 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 |
| 1 | 37 ft. lbs., Step 2: 92 ft. lbs., Step 3: 30 | 37 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 30.0 | |
| 1 | Using new bolts, install the twenty six M12 bolts (1 - 26) and the three M8 bolts finger tight. | |
| 2 | Using the tightening shown, tighten all M12 bolts to 33 ft. lbs. | 33 ft. lbs |
| 3 | Using a torque angle gauge, tight the internal bed plate bolts (1 - 16) an additional 110 degrees. | 110 degrees |
| 4 | Tight the external bed plate bolts 89 ft. lbs. | 89 ft. lbs |
| 5 | Tighten the three M8 bolts 22 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 6 | Check the torque of the M12 bolts in a counterclockwise direction with the torque wrench set at 85 | |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| 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 20,000 mi | Fuel Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) |
| Every 100,000 mi | Drive Belt (replace) |
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
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 sits at a clear inflection point in the later-generation portion of the federal record: after the 2014 peak of 2,369 complaints, 19 recalls and 10 investigations, and the still-elevated 2015 tally of 1,343 complaints, 2016 plunged to just 307 complaints while recalls held steady at 9 and investigations fell to 3. That 307-complaint figure is far below its immediate neighbors and represents the sharpest year-over-year drop in the data set, with TSBs also declining from 511 in 2015 to 406. Complaint concentration is fairly balanced, with Engine and Power Train tied at 39 each, followed by Electrical System at 22 and Unknown/Other at 20; the year also generated 27 crash-related and 7 fire-related complaints. The broader arc shows high regulatory activity from 2011-2014, a steep improvement in 2015-2016 that held into 2017 at 361 complaints and 6 recalls, then a rebound to 840 complaints in 2018. Because 2016 lands in the post-peak, low-complaint window with fewer investigations than the surrounding high-volume years, the federal data suggests it is a comparatively sound model year to buy used, provided the specific vehicle's recall and service history is verified.
All 307 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 9 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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…
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…
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… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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EPA figures are 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined mpg.