The 2016 Jeep Wrangler's elevated safety profile includes 5 recall campaigns and 434 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

434

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V0180002019-15-01

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.

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19V6800002019-26-09

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.

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16V7340002016-13-10

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.

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16V2880002016-11-05

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.

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24V1960002024-14-03

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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Jeep Wrangler has accumulated 434 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with service brakes leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Service Brakes56

02Air Bags51

03Engine48

04Power Train41

05Unknown Or Other27

434 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Jeep Wrangler Fuel Economy

18mpg combined

16-17city

20-21hwy

$2,450/yr

At 18 MPG combined, the 2016 Jeep Wrangler delivers consistent fuel economy whether you pick from 4 different setups. Budget accordingly.

By Trim

Wrangler 4WD - Automatic 5-spd

18mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

17 city21 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Wrangler 4WD - Manual 6-spd

18mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

17 city21 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Wrangler Unlimited 4WD - Automatic 5-spd

18mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

16 city20 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Wrangler Unlimited 4WD - Manual 6-spd

18mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

16 city21 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Jeep Wrangler

36States

26%in top 3

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 9% of listings are there. But with 36 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

FLFlorida

4,3489%

TXTexas

4,3179%

CACalifornia

3,3067%

PAPennsylvania

2,7166%

MIMichigan

1,8674%

GAGeorgia

1,8274%

DEDelaware

1,7504%

NCNorth Carolina

1,6274%

OHOhio

1,6173%

DCWashington DC

1,5523%

MDMaryland

1,3873%

MOMissouri

1,3463%

COColorado

1,2883%

AZArizona

1,2713%

NYNew York

1,2563%

ILIllinois

1,2243%

OKOklahoma

9332%

NJNew Jersey

8992%

NHNew Hampshire

8422%

TN831

RI775

IN774

MA710

OR706

MN702

WA697

CT599

UT533

AL430

WI402

NV347

VA341

KY302

NE270

ME238

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

2016 Jeep Wrangler: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2016 Jeep Wrangler a good car to buy?

The 2016 Jeep Wrangler has its strengths and its watch-outs. 5 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report service brakes as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Jeep Wrangler?

Yes, 5 recalls on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler?

The 2016 Jeep Wrangler delivers 18 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2016 Jeep Wrangler?

Out of 434 owner complaints, service brakes issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 2016 compare to other Jeep Wrangler years?

Each Jeep Wrangler model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Jeep Wrangler overview page.