2016 Jeep Wrangler: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
456 NHTSA owner complaints · 5 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
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456 NHTSA owner complaints · 5 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Complaints per year on the road: 45.6
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
ABS Brake Sensor is on and the ABS Module needs to be replaced, however there are a lot of other people out there with this same issue and nobody can keep up with the parts to fix the problem. This should be a recall for all Jeeps 2009-10018
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced an ABS module failure. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with ABS control module failure; however, the part to repair the vehicle was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufa…
The ABS control module has internal problem which shuts down the module. Results of the module shut down includes: -The stability and traction systems are offline. -A failure in the ABS module or hydraulic unit. -Cruise Control inoperable. -The module no longer modulates brake pressure, which can result in brakes locking. Currently, Mopar has stopped production of this item, so there is no method to replace a failed…
What the community is saying right now.
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 16V288000 | Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Mo | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to M… |
| 16V734000 | Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-I | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. In c… |
| 24V196000 | Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spir | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain right hand drive 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Debris contamination may cause the c… |
| 19V018000 | Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015… |
| 19V680000 | Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap … |
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The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Service Brakes (133 complaints in our indexed sample).
Our data verdict is AVOID with a reliability score of 9/100, computed from 456 NHTSA complaints and 5 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler, 5 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 11/05/2016. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
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Last updated: 2026-08-20.