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2016 Jeep Wrangler
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 462
- Received Mar 2016 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up95 complaints · 21% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving28 complaints · 6.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Airbags fail to deploy in crashes19 complaints · 4.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #19V018000Do not driveChrysler (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 deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- Recall #24V196000Chrysler (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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Anti-lock brakes fail or lock upFirst signal: Jan 2019
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 28 crashes, 15 fires, 38 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 70 |
| 2020 | 65 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2025 | 65 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 45 |
| Total | 462 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 95 | 21% | 51.2× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jan 2019 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.4% |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 28 | 6.1% | 9.5× | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 19 | 4.1% | – | NHTSA recall #16V288000, #16V734000, #24V196000 |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 18 | 3.9% | 0.9× | |
| Transmission will not engage reverse gear | 18 | 3.9% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 14 | 3.0% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 13 | 2.8% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 12 | 2.6% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 11 | 2.4% | – | NHTSA recall #16V288000, #24V196000 |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 10 | 2.2% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 10 | 2.2% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 9 | 1.9% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 8 | 1.7% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 7 | 1.5% | – | NHTSA recall #19V680000 |
| Horn fails with airbag warning light | 7 | 1.5% | – | |
| Ford Escape engine overheats from coolant intrusion | 7 | 1.5% | 2.7× | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 7 | 1.5% | – | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 7 | 1.5% | – | |
| Hood latch fails and hood flies open | 6 | 1.3% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 6 | 1.3% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #19V018000January 15, 20191,413,222 vehicles affected
Do not drive: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
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. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
NHTSA recall #24V196000March 14, 20241,831 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
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.
An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
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. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 27B.
NHTSA recall #19V680000September 26, 201911,463 vehicles affected
seat belts: front: anchorage
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.
A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
NHTSA recall #16V734000October 13, 2016182,743 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Chrysler (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 detaches before a signal can be received by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
If the ORC module does not receive a signal from the front impact sensor, both frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S76.
NHTSA recall #16V288000May 11, 20167,196 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
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.
Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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