2016 Jeep Wrangler Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 77about this part
- Share
- 17%of 462 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 77 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler, 17% of the 462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,500 miles. 20 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was traveling down a city street and the person coming the other direction crossed the double yellow line. We collided head on and my airbag did not deploy. I had recently replaced the airbag due to a recall from the manufacturer. This accident resulted in my vehicle being totaled. Furthermore I received several injuries including a concussion and whiplash. The airbag did deploy on the kia that hit me.”
NHTSA complaint #11292488, filed 2020-01, 39,000 miles“This vehicle has a possible air bag clock spring malfunction..this is a serious thing but this is a 2016 model....now we traded in s 2011 Wrangler that had the same problem. 5 years later and still not fixed so I need an answer... The clock spring was replaced on the 2011 about 4 years ago but burned to the ground about 8/01/2016.”
NHTSA complaint #10896135, filed 2016-08, 130,000 miles“Clockspring is causing the air bag light to stay illuminated. Clockspring controls turn signal, flashers, deployment of air bags, etc. If I have an accident the air bags may not even deploy. That is a real safety issue to me and should be for all drivers.”
NHTSA complaint #11360063, filed 2020-09, 49,000 miles“Our 2 week old 2016 Jeep Wrangler willys was in a solo collision in july 2016. My partner hit water, hydroplaned, and then hit a guardrail with the front end at 50+ MPH on a 4 lane highway. She went airborne, flipped several times and was ejected from the vehicle. The seats came out and roll bars failed, but the airbags also never went off despite the initial impact. We do not know if she was wearing her seatbelt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10897438, filed 2016-08, 200 miles“Tamara recall. I was hit by a drunk driver at highway speed here in texas on 12/7/2018. Air bags didn't deploy in my 2016 Jeep jku. All air bags deployed in the drunk drivers vehicle. She walked away and I was taken to the hospital. If my airbags had deployed from such a hard impact I might have walked away like the drunk driver. So much for having airbags if they don't work. Both vehicles had to be towed away from the scene due to extent of damages.”
NHTSA complaint #11161506, filed 2018-12, 64,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V018000Jan 15, 2019DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (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…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2010–2016, Dodge Charger 2010–2015, Chrysler 300 2010–2015 +5 more
- 24V196000Mar 14, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain right hand drive 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Debris contamination may cause the clockspring to fail…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2016
- 16V734000Oct 13, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. In certain crash…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2016–2017
- 16V288000May 11, 2016Chrysler (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…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2011–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10223717Jul 19, 2017Stabilizer bar actuator water intrusion Customer comes in with flashing sway bar light and it stays flashing after button reset. If water intrusion or contact pin corrosion is…
- 10217579Mar 24, 2017Clockspring Replacement (X68 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves diagnosing the clockspring/Steering Angle Sensor (SAS).If the diagnostic tests indicate the…
- 10140047Mar 24, 2017Clockspring Replacement (X68 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves diagnosing the clockspring/Steering Angle Sensor (SAS).If the diagnostic tests indicate the…
- 10121719Aug 30, 2016Non-desiccated Passenger Frontal Airbag This bulletin involves providing to purchasers of affected un-sold vehicles, prior to purchase, the attached "Important Notice" document…
- 10121718Aug 30, 2016Non-desiccated Passenger Frontal Airbag This bulletin involves providing to purchasers of affected un-sold vehicles, prior to purchase, the attached "Important Notice" document…
- 10084052Aug 3, 2016"Non-desiccated Passenger Frontal Airbag This bulletin involves providing to purchasers of affected un-sold vehicles, prior to purchase, the attached ""Important Notice""…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 4 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 7 | 2% |
| 2021 | 10 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 13 | 1% |
| 2017 | 26 | 8% |
| 2016 | 77 | 17% |
| 2015 | 74 | 15% |
| 2014 | 71 | 11% |
| 2013 | 72 | 11% |
| 2012 | 128 | 15% |
| 2011 | 145 | 30% |
| 2010 | 158 | 23% |
| 2009 | 104 | 28% |
| 2008 | 309 | 35% |
| 2007 | 89 | 16% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 7% |
| 2002 | 13 | 12% |
| 2001 | 20 | 12% |
| 2000 | 16 | 6% |
| 1999 | 22 | 10% |
| 1998 | 46 | 17% |
| 1997 | 46 | 11% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler
137 complaintsEngine
88 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
74 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsOther or unknown
57 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology