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2016 Jeep Wrangler problems

Owners filed 462 complaints about the 2016 Jeep Wrangler with NHTSA between Mar 2016 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is service brakes (120).

Complaints
462
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
28
Reported by owners
Fires
15
Reported by owners
Injuries
38
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Service brakes120
  2. Engine88
  3. Air bags77
  4. Power train74
  5. Electrical system57
  6. Vehicle speed control36
  7. Steering28
  8. Structure18
  9. Service brakes, hydraulic13
  10. Fuel/propulsion system13
  11. Electronic stability control (esc)13
  12. Forward collision avoidance12
  13. Seat belts10
  14. Wheels9

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
201637
201733
201826
201970
202065
202131
202230
202326
202434
202565
202645

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Service brakes

120 reports3 crashes
“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. The manufacturer has Indicated it will not be made. This is a safety item that not only affects the performance of the vehicle but limits it resale value. Numerous vehicles from 2011-2017 models have been affected.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 6, 2026Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Service brakesODI 11769336

Engine

88 reports1 crash4 fires
“My 2016 Jeep Wrangler will buck and jerk when on the highway. I’ll be going a steady speed, not changing speed. I feel the car slow down and stomp on the gas but it goes all the way to the floor and nothing happens. When I try to go into the break down lane, the steering wheel locks up and won’t turn. Usually I take the key out then put it back in the ignition and it starts no problem. Recently, the engine has been stalling when I put the key back in the ignition. I usually have to take the key out and sit on the side of the highway for 5 minutes before starting it up with no problem. This has happened too many times than I’d like to admit. Take it to the shop, no codes come up. Sometimes the engine light will turn on when this happens, other times it doesn’t.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 3, 2026Steering, Electrical system, EngineODI 11748098

Air bags

77 reports20 crashes1 fire4 related recalls
“I recently got into an accident in my 2016 Jeep Wrangler. My airbags never deployed however. Also my buttons on the left side of my steering wheel do not work and my horn does not work. After realizing all this I believe it is an issue with the clock spring. I did research and found in 2024 there was a recall for the clock spring but only in the RHD model. My car is a LHD model but it seems the same issue has occurred and my clock spring failed.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 16, 2025Air bagsCrash reportedODI 11705380

Power train

74 reports
“When I was coming to a stop at a stoplight, my vehicle started to violently wobble almost having me to loose control. I was unable to slow down when pressing the brakes and almost hit vehicles in front of me.this has happened numerous times and I have had my tires rotated and alignment done just recently.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 13, 2026Steering, Suspension, Power trainODI 11763902

Electrical system

57 reports1 crash7 fires
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 31, 2026Electrical system, Service brakesODI 11760973

Vehicle speed control

36 reports4 crashes
“The ABS control module has internal problem which shuts down the module. Results of the module shut down includes: -The stability and traction systems are offline. -A failure in the ABS module or hydraulic unit. -Cruise Control inoperable. -The module no longer modulates brake pressure, which can result in brakes locking. Currently, Mopar has stopped production of this item, so there is no method to replace a failed or non-working module with an original part.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 21, 2026Vehicle speed control, Unknown or other, Service brakesODI 11751719
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.