Worst 2016 Jeep Wrangler Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
SERVICE BRAKES
ENGINE
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 103 | 3 | — | 80,974 mi | |
| ENGINE | 87 | 1 | 4 | 51,061 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 76 | 20 | 1 | 58,646 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 72 | — | — | 55,902 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 52 | 1 | 7 | 39,415 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 52 | 3 | 8 | 29,951 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 32 | 4 | — | 36,611 mi | |
| STEERING | 25 | — | — | 50,057 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 16 | 1 | 1 | 39,903 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 13 | 1 | — | 23,805 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 12 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 12 | — | 1 | 36,026 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 10 | 1 | — | 51,717 mi | |
| WHEELS | 8 | 1 | 1 | 181,011 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | — | — | 91,320 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | — | — | 26,750 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | — | — | 56,510 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 4 | — | 1 | 87,850 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 29,002 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | 1 | — | 11,133 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 45,793 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 2 | — | — | 90,350 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | 1 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 36,600 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR | 1 | — | — | 70,218 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN | 1 | — | 1 | 65,700 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 150,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2016 Jeep Wrangler
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,616,455 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain right hand drive 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Debris contamination may cause the clockspring to fail, preventing the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. In certain crash conditions, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled until it detaches before a signal can be received by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Other Jeep Wrangler Years
Wider context: See the full Jeep Wrangler reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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