2016 Jeep Wrangler Problems

456 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Service Brakes · verdict AVOID 9/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Service Brakes133
Engine88
Air Bags77
Power Train73
Electrical System55
Unknown Or Other54

In the owners’ words

“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”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Jeep Wrangler owner
“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”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Jeep Wrangler owner
“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”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Jeep Wrangler owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
15/01/2019Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module SAFETYChrysler (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 dep
26/09/2019Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage SAFETYChrysler (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.
13/10/2016Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive SAFETYChrysler (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 d
11/05/2016Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module SAFETYChrysler (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
14/03/2024Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette SAFETYChrysler (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.

Questions owners ask

Is the 2016 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

On the federal record it scores 9/100: 456 owner complaints (45.6 per year on the road) and 5 recall campaigns, 5 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Jeep Wrangler?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Service Brakes, with 133 of 480 categorised reports.

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The 2016 Jeep Wrangler scored 9/100 on the federal record.

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