2016 Jeep Wrangler problems and complaints
Owners have filed 462 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (137), Engine (88), Air Bags (77).
Key takeaways
- 462 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 28 involve a crash, 15 a fire, 38 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 137 | 30% |
| Engine | 88 | 19% |
| Air Bags | 77 | 17% |
| Power Train | 74 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 57 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 54 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 36 | 8% |
| Steering | 28 | 6% |
| Structure | 18 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 13 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 13 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Jeep Wrangler 4DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-14
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the factory oil filler adapter housing was made of plastic, which heated up, warped, and cracked over time. This structural failure caused engine oil to drip and spray across the entire underside of the vehicle, heavily coating the frame and the hot exhaust...
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes - filed 2026-10-06
Vehicle reflects a code of C2200. It is due to a faulty ABS module that controls the antilock brake system, traction w and cruise control. The remedy is to replace the part (part number 68259556AD). This part has been on national back order for several years now with no anticipated date of release. The manufacturer has...
Steering,suspension,power Train - filed 2026-09-13
When I was coming to a stop at a stoplight, my vehicle started to violently wobble almost having me to loose control. I was unable to slow down when pressing the brakes and almost hit vehicles in front of me.this has happened numerous times and I have had my tires rotated and alignment done just recently.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.