2016 Jeep Wrangler Recalls & Known Issues

Check recalls and known issues for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler. Safety information and reliability rating.

Reliability Overview

below average

The 2016 Jeep Wrangler has multiple airbag-related recalls, including Takata inflators with a 'do not drive' warning for unrepaired units, posing significant safety risks. Owners should check VIN for open recalls and address them immediately at no cost.

Open Recalls (3)

Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/control module

In certain crash conditions, the front impact sensor wiring may detach before signaling the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), preventing frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying, increasing injury risk.

Campaign: 16V734000 | Reported: 2016-10-12

Air Bags: Frontal: Driver side inflator module

The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust, causing the air bag circuit to fail and prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in a crash, increasing injury risk. Applies to Right Hand Drive vehicles.

Campaign: 16V288000 | Reported: 2016-05-10

Air Bags (Takata)

Takata air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation, sending metal fragments into vehicle occupants, posing serious injury risk. 'Do not drive' warning issued for unrepaired vehicles.

Campaign: 16V352 | Reported: 2016-08-15

Known Issues

Airbag clockspring failure due to dust contamination

Typical mileage: 50,000-100,000

high

$300 - $800

Front impact sensor wiring detachment

Typical mileage: varies

high

$200 - $500

Takata airbag inflator rupture

Typical mileage: varies

high

$0 - $0

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