Worst 2016 Jeep Wrangler Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Engine Problems
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 106 | 3 | — | 80,974 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 87 | 1 | 4 | 51,061 mi | |
| Airbags | 76 | 20 | 1 | 58,646 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 72 | — | — | 55,902 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 52 | 1 | 7 | 39,415 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 33 | 4 | — | 36,611 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 25 | — | — | 50,057 mi | |
| Body Structure | 16 | 1 | 1 | 39,903 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 13 | 1 | — | 23,805 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 12 | — | 1 | 36,026 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 10 | 1 | — | 51,717 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | 1 | 1 | 181,011 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | — | — | 91,320 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 26,750 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 56,510 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Filter/Screen | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pipes, Hoses, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — |
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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.
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2016 Jeep Wrangler — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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