2016 Jeep Wrangler Recalls & Known Issues
Check recalls and known issues for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler. Safety information and reliability rating.
Reliability Overview
averageThe 2016 Jeep Wrangler has multiple safety recalls, including airbag-related campaigns, so recall status should be checked by VIN before purchase. Owner-reported issues are mostly moderate and include transmission, starting, electrical, soft top, and cooling-system problems, making overall reliability average rather than strong.
Open Recalls (3)
Air Bags
Some 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles may ingest dust into the clockspring assembly, potentially causing a compromised airbag circuit and possible non-deployment of the driver airbag in a crash.
Campaign: 16V288 | Reported: 2016-05-11
Air Bags
Front impact sensor wiring may detach in a crash before the impact signal is recorded by the Occupant Restraint Controller, which could prevent frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
Campaign: 16V734 | Reported: 2016-10-12
Air Bags
Certain Jeep Wrangler vehicles may have Takata driver air bag inflators that can rupture in a crash, potentially sending metal fragments into the cabin.
Campaign: 18V021 | Reported: 2018-01-10
Known Issues
Manual transmission shifting problems, including popping out of gear or difficulty engaging higher gears
Typical mileage: 40,000-100,000
$800 - $3,000
Hard starting or stalling
Typical mileage: 50,000-110,000
$200 - $1,500
Small electrical component failures such as switches and controls
Typical mileage: 30,000-90,000
$100 - $800
Soft top installation and durability problems
Typical mileage: 20,000-80,000
$150 - $1,200
Cooling system issues such as overheating or leaks
Typical mileage: 60,000-120,000
$300 - $1,800
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