MYRModel Year Report

2016 Jeep Wrangler

◆ Worse than typical
2016 Jeep Wrangler
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Wrangler Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 50 complaints 1989: 62 complaints 1990: 79 complaints 1990 1991: 76 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1993: 108 complaints 1994: 151 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2002: 108 complaints 2002 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 872 complaints 2008 2009: 368 complaints 2010: 684 complaints 2011: 481 complaints 2012: 829 complaints 2013: 646 complaints 2014: 647 complaints 2014 2015: 453 complaints 2016: 451 complaints 2016 2017: 304 complaints 2018: 1789 complaints 2019: 721 complaints 2020: 592 complaints 2020 2021: 884 complaints 2022: 369 complaints 2023: 330 complaints 2024: 638 complaints 2025: 56 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026
2016: 451 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19850
19861
198738
198850
198962
199079
199176
199277
1993108
1994151
1995202
19962
1997401
1998265
1999213
2000251
2001170
2002108
200398
2004192
2005649
2006730
2007555
2008872
2009368
2010684
2011481
2012829
2013646
2014647
2015453
2016451
2017304
20181789
2019721
2020592
2021884
2022369
2023330
2024638
202556
20266

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 25%

25% of complaints: service brakes — 113 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20230919

ENGINE 20%

20% of complaints: engine — 88 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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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, 20160505

AIR BAGS 17%

17% of complaints: air bags — 76 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20250616

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, 20180930

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 72 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 53 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20160505

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2016 — complaint volume: 451
R 20160811 — air bags

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.

Campaign 16V288000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161110 — air bags

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.

Campaign 16V734000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190204 — air bags

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.

Campaign 19V018000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

I 20190729 — PE (closed 20191212)

Seat belt buckle bracket failure

R 20200326 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 19V680000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20240404 — air bags

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.

Campaign 24V196000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Jeep Wrangler — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (113 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (88 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (76 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V288000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V734000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V018000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V680000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V196000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Jeep Wrangler?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep Wrangler have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.