2016 Model Year

Jeep Wrangler

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
428
Recalls
3
Crashes
27
Severe
69

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

24V196000 Mar 2024

Other

No consequence data available

19V018000 Jan 2019

Other

No consequence data available

16V288000 May 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2026

My 2016 jeep wrangler jk will just stop running all power is lost, it's happened on the freeway as well as around town multiple times.. I get no codes...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked with an abnormal sound coming...

Brakes
Jul 2026

The ABS module failed 18 months ago. Jeep has been telling me that it's on back order this whole time with no ETA. In the meantime it will not pass...

Brakes
Feb 2026

My ABS module has been in error for 8 months. Stellantis still cannot fill the order after 8 months and only keeps delaying on weeks at a time .

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE Fire
Feb 2026

While driving my vehicle on Monday, February 16, 2026 I heard a loud pop come from the front of the vehicle. Right after that smoke began to come thro...

Engine
Feb 2026

Head gasket failure, causing motor to overheat.

Brakes
Feb 2026

I HAVE A FAULTY ABS MODULE, THROWING CODE C2200. THE PART HAS BEEN ON ORDER FOR OVER 2 MONTHS WITH NO END IN SITE. WE ARE BEING TOLD TOLD THAT THIS I...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Feb 2026

Unsafe Vehicle, Unresolved Mechanical Failures – Serious Safety Concern On [XXX], I purchased a Jeep (VIN: [XXX] ) from Whipple Auto Sales. Since the...

Brakes
Feb 2026

ABS Module Part# 68259556AC has failed. (Replacement part is 68259556AD) Stellantis/Jeep has not provided a replacement part for over three years. T...

Brakes
Feb 2026

The ABS control module has failed. Anti-lock brake and stability management systems, in addition to vehicle descent control are malfunctioning. This r...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Jeep Wrangler has 428 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Brakes. 27 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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