2016 Jeep Wrangler problems and complaints
Owners have filed 464 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (139), Engine (88), Air Bags (77).
Key takeaways
- 464 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 | 139 | 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 | 15 | 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%.
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- Battery
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- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-11-03
ABS and break lights on in car. Took to local repair shop and informed that the ABS control module has become defective. Attempted to purchase the required OEM part for repair in July of 2025. Was informed the part is on back order with no intended arrival date. Have continually reached out to local dealership since th...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-11-02
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the ABS and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with ABS module failure. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the ABS modul...
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...
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More for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler
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.