2016 Jeep Wrangler Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 462 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

20/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2016 Jeep Wrangler

The 2016 Jeep Wrangler shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

462

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

15 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Jeep Wrangler (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Jeep dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module

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…

NHTSA #19V018000

🔧 Seat Belts: Front: Anchorage

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….

NHTSA #19V680000

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

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…

NHTSA #16V734000

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module

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…

NHTSA #16V288000

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette

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…

NHTSA #24V196000

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Most Common Problems — 2016 Jeep Wrangler

Based on 462 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes

Power Train

Air Bags

Engine

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Steering

Vehicle Speed Control

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Jeep Wrangler — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Jeep Wrangler

Is the 2016 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Jeep Wrangler has 5 recall campaigns and 462 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep Wrangler have?

The 2016 Jeep Wrangler has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

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

The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler are: Service Brakes, Power Train, Air Bags, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2016 Jeep Wrangler safe to buy?

The 2016 Jeep Wrangler has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Jeep Wrangler should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Jeep Wrangler are: 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2018.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.