repaired · 2026 Q1
Frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
2016 Jeep WranglerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 464 owner complaints about the 2016 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-196 the manufacturer reports only 37% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Jeep Wrangler has problems
464 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
120Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
88Engine5 crash/fire/injury
77Air bags21 crash/fire/injury
74Power train
57Electrical system8 crash/fire/injury
36Vehicle speed control
28Steering
18Structure
15Service brakes, hydraulic
9315 other systems9 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 120 | 4 |
| Engine | 88 | 5 |
| Air bags | 77 | 21 |
| Power train | 74 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 57 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 36 | 4 |
| Steering | 28 | 0 |
| Structure | 18 | 4 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 15 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 93 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2016 Jeep Wrangler recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Front: anchorage
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
repaired · 2018 Q1
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. 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…
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repaired · 2017 Q4
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do service brakes problems start?
38kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 26 service brakes complaints. 96% were reported before 100,000 miles.
11under 30k miles25under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Service brakes
9 owners mentioned a cost$1,300median
Middle half: $800 – $1,500
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Wrangler year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wrangler median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Jeep Wrangler safety ratings
2016 Jeep Wrangler 4DR 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (27.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Jeep Wrangler, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Seat belt buckle bracket failureLed to recall 19V-680
In owners' words
What Wrangler owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle reflects a code of C2200. It is due to a faulty ABS module that controls the antilock brake system, traction w and cruise control. The remedy is to replace the part (part number 68259556AD). This part has been on national back order for several years now with no anticipated date of release.…
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.
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…
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