MYRModel Year Report

2016 Jeep Wrangler

● Typical for this model
2016 Jeep Wrangler
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
461
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1991 1992: 77 complaints 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2001 2002: 108 complaints 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2006 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2011: 485 complaints 2011 2012: 833 complaints 2013: 654 complaints 2014: 654 complaints 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 461 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2019: 741 complaints 2020: 610 complaints 2021: 942 complaints 2021 2022: 400 complaints 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2025: 68 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1989 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2001 2002: 108 complaints 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2004 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2007: 555 complaints 2007 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2010 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 833 complaints 2013: 654 complaints 2013 2014: 654 complaints 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 461 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2019: 741 complaints 2019 2020: 610 complaints 2021: 942 complaints 2022: 400 complaints 2022 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2025: 68 complaints 2025 2026: 10 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1988 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1990 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1994 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2000 2001: 170 complaints 2002: 108 complaints 2002 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2004 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2006 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 873 complaints 2008 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2010 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 833 complaints 2012 2013: 654 complaints 2014: 654 complaints 2014 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 461 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2018 2019: 741 complaints 2020: 610 complaints 2020 2021: 942 complaints 2022: 400 complaints 2022 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2024 2025: 68 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026

2016: 461 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19850
19861
198741
198853
198963
199080
199177
199277
1993109
1994159
1995202
19962
1997401
1998265
1999213
2000251
2001170
2002108
200398
2004192
2005649
2006730
2007555
2008873
2009372
2010686
2011485
2012833
2013654
2014654
2015472
2016461
2017310
20181,820
2019741
2020610
2021942
2022400
2023367
2024736
202568
202610

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

30% · 137 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Park Brake was set and parked against the curb. Jeep started to move on its on with no one in the driver or passenger seat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-19

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Code C2200 Multiple visits to shop. Part is on indefinite backorder. Brakes lock up when quick needed, traffic/other driver pull out in front of me Showed up 4 months…

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10

Engine

19% · 88 reports
CRASHFIRE
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My son came home from school to get his wallet to go fill up his Jeep when he came out back outside the front of his Jeep was smoking, when he opened the hood he found the radiator fan on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-05

Also filed under Electrical system

Air bags

17% · 77 reports

Most commonly citing driver clockspring/spiral cassette.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Side impact and full 6 rollovers, with damage to front. During an accident on 6/13/25. I took pictures if you need them

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-16

Involved in front-end impact with a sign and tree, resulting in severe damage to bumper and framework. The airbag did not deploy. The driver sustained severe injuries to head. Vehicle was not inspected or repaired after the accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-30

Power train

16% · 74 reports
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I was driving down the road in a snow storm when all of a sudden the vehicle started swirling all over the road. I pulled over and looked underneath and something was hanging down.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-09

Electrical system

12% · 57 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2016-08-11Air bags16V288000 Chrysler (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 the air bag circuit to fail.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2016-11-10Air bags16V734000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the front impact sensor wiring and relocate the impact sensor branch, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2019-02-04Air bags19V018000 Chrysler (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.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019.

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    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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    2019-07-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2019-12-12 Seat belt buckle bracket failure
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    2020-03-26Seat belts19V680000 Chrysler (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.

    Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019.

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  7. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2024-04-04Air bags24V196000 Chrysler (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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring, steering wheel back cover, and steering column shrouds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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Buy-smart checklist

2016 Jeep Wrangler — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 137 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 88 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 77 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V288000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V734000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V018000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V680000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 24V196000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2016 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Jeep Wrangler is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Wrangler?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep Wrangler have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.