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2016 Jeep Wrangler Complaints

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

454

Total

28

Crashes

15

Fires

38

Injuries

0

Deaths

Most Reported Components

ENGINE
138
BRAKES
128
AIR BAGS
77
OTHER
41
STRUCTURE
16

Recent Complaints

ODI #11751719

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES — Filed 05/22/2026

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.

ODI #11749651

SERVICE BRAKES — Filed 03/27/2026

Code C2200 Multiple visits to shop. Part is on indefinite backorder. Brakes lock up when quick needed, traffic/other driver pull out in front of me Showed up 4 months ago

ODI #11749312

POWER TRAIN — Filed 12/12/2024

I was driving down the road in a snow storm when all of a sudden the vehicle started swirling all over the road. I pulled over and looked underneath and something was hanging down. I had no choice but to drive it slow less than 10mph to make it home as it was also making a hard jumping. Once there I had my mechanic come look at it and the drive shaft was busted. I am extremely luck that this happened during a snow storm because if not I may have rolled the vehicle as the steering was greatly affected.

ODI #11748728

SERVICE BRAKES — Filed 05/04/2026

ABS module is bad, shooting codes on dash, disable cruise, worried about issues with braking.

ODI #11748291

SERVICE BRAKES — Filed 12/31/1969

The ABS Module is non operative and has been on back order for over 3 years from the Dealership.

ODI #11748098

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE — Filed 06/29/2026

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.

ODI #11747886

SERVICE BRAKES — Filed 04/30/2026

ABS module failure

ODI #11743290

SERVICE BRAKES — Filed 09/16/2025

The abs module malfunctioned and there’s no replacement. It’s been on back order for a couple years

ODI #11740689

SERVICE BRAKES — Filed 05/20/2026

ABS module failure without cause. New modules no longer being produced. Lack of anti braking system is a huge safety concern. Vehicle was looked at by a mechanic. Brake light, stability control light, and ABS light all came on at the same time at the time of failure. Vehicle was in park and turned on at the time of failure.

ODI #11739541

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC — Filed 05/22/2025

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the antilock brake system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the antilock brake system needed to replaced however, the dealer recommended that the vehicle be taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed once again that the antilock brake system needed to be replaced however, the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

About This Data

Complaints are filed by vehicle owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). They represent individual consumer experiences and do not necessarily indicate a widespread defect.

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