2016 Jeep Wrangler problems and complaints
Owners have filed 460 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (136), Engine (88), Air Bags (77).
Key takeaways
- 460 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 | 136 | 30% |
| Engine | 88 | 19% |
| Air Bags | 77 | 17% |
| Power Train | 74 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 56 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 54 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 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.
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.
Electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-08-31
ABS Control Module stopped working with several warning lights showing on dash display. After 12 months the dealer is unable to supply a replacment part or a possible date when a new part might be available.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-08-24
The ABS module on my jeep has failed. I've been put on a list to get a replacement part but have been on the list for 10 months with no indication of when my parts order will be fulfilled. The failed ABS module caused the BRAKE, ABS and TCS warning lights to be on. I am driving a vehicle under unsafe conditions and th...
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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.