Model year
2016 Jeep Wrangler
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 462 complaints for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (120), ENGINE (88), AIR BAGS (76). NHTSA lists 3 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 18 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 251 complaints
- 2001 170 complaints
- 2002 108 complaints
- 2007 558 complaints
- 2008 873 complaints
- 2009 372 complaints
- 2010 686 complaints
- 2011 485 complaints
- 2012 836 complaints
- 2013 654 complaints
- 2014 657 complaints
- 2015 478 complaints
- 2016 462 complaints
- 2017 311 complaints
- 2018 1,827 complaints
- 2019 746 complaints
- 2020 616 complaints
- 2021 953 complaints
- 2022 407 complaints
- 2023 372 complaints
- 2024 746 complaints
- 2025 71 complaints
- 2026 12 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
24V196000 · Mar 14, 2024
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.
19V680000 · Sep 26, 2019
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.
19V018000 · Jan 15, 2019
Do not driveAIR 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…
16V734000 · Oct 13, 2016
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…
16V288000 · May 11, 2016
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.
Complaints
462 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 28, fire flag on 15, injury field 38, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA19001 | Electrical overstress · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | Apr 19, 2019 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| PE19008 | Seat belt buckle bracket failure · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | Jul 29, 2019 | Dec 12, 2019 |
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2DR 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.279 | — |
| 4DR 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.279 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Wrangler 4WD · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Wrangler Unlimited 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 20 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Wrangler Unlimited 4WD · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
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