CarProblemIndexSource: NHTSAData retrieved 2026-07-01

2016 Jeep WRANGLER — Recalls, Complaints & Buying Checklist

Quick summary

Recalls: 5 official NHTSA recall(s) on record, e.g. Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module.

Most-reported issue: Service Brakes (84 owner reports of 447 total).

Before you buy: owners reported issues most often with Service Brakes, Power Train — worth having these checked on a used example.

VIN check: confirm any open recall by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Used-car buying checklist

Based on this model’s reported issues. Tick as you inspect.

Owner-reported complaints by category

Counts are voluntary reports to NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many cars were sold — they are not a failure rate or safety ranking.
Service Brakes84
Power Train70
Air Bags62
Engine50
Electrical System46
Unknown Or Other33
Steering26
Vehicle Speed Control21
Structure17
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)7

Official recalls

Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module — campaign 19V018000 (15/01/2019)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015…

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.

Confirm whether a specific vehicle is affected by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage — campaign 19V680000 (26/09/2019)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap …

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.

Confirm whether a specific vehicle is affected by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive — campaign 16V734000 (13/10/2016)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. In c…

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).

Confirm whether a specific vehicle is affected by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module — campaign 16V288000 (11/05/2016)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to M…

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.

Confirm whether a specific vehicle is affected by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette — campaign 24V196000 (14/03/2024)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain right hand drive 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Debris contamination may cause the c…

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.

Confirm whether a specific vehicle is affected by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Source: U.S. NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov), public domain. Data retrieved 2026-07-01 · data v0.1.
This page is general information, not medical, legal, or safety advice. Complaint data is voluntarily reported to NHTSA and is unverified; a complaint count is not a danger or failure rate. Always confirm open recalls for a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with the manufacturer.