2016 Jeep Wrangler Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 462 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler, 3% of the 462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,400 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on the interstate and the engine just died. I pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle and when I put it in gear it acted as if it were in neutral. I then shut off the vehicle and restarted it and it drove fine. This happens randomly (could occur twice in one day or not for 2 weeks) and at different speeds (city and highway). I also have had random misfire codes and camshaft position sensor codes. Sometimes the codes clear on their own and I have had to reset the codes with a tuner. …”
NHTSA complaint #11055340, filed 2017-12, 26,000 miles“Engine dies when driving. Windshield wipers come on tpm light comes on then engine dies. Sometimes when driving the wipers come on, tpm light, then car slowes but recovers or dies completly. When starting car turn key to start and the starter continues when you let go of key. Was driving in the rain, Jeep dies was able to get to side of highway and I had it towed (aaa) to Jeep service, they replaced the battery and tipm. I attempted to pick up next day after it was repaired, but they could not get it to start.. Dtc codesu0127 lost comm with the tire press monitor mod. …”
NHTSA complaint #11042855, filed 2017-11, 26,000 miles“I rented a Jeep Wrangler unlimited through alamo in puerto rico for 2 weeks. On 5 occasions while my foot depressed the brake with force, the car surged forward. My foot was only on the brake. In each instance, I was forced to throw the car into park to prevent the vehicle from surging forward. This created a dangerous condition in 3 instances, 2 where I might have hit larger vehicles (one a forestry truck, another a large box truck) on narrow mountain roads, 1 where I was at the edge of parking pad that would have resulted in the Jeep going down a steep mountain ravine.”
NHTSA complaint #10881291, filed 2016-06, 90,000 miles“The car will begin to accelerate on its own while driving and the only way to stop acceleration is by braking. It has been in the shop several times. We are told they replaced the throttle body and it stopped for a few months but is now doing this again. Also the vehicle will down shift to first gear at random times...updated 06/06/17 updated 10/19/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10957130, filed 2017-02, 10,000 miles“2016 Jeep Wrangler sport with only 20,000 miles has, for second time in one year, a faulty ESC system and it malfunctions causing the brake system to activate, loss of power, and sudden steering changes. Nissan brothers had supposedly fixed this issue the first time...”
NHTSA complaint #11350841, filed 2020-08, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175733Apr 21, 2020Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
- 10169219Nov 1, 2019wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10224885Oct 11, 2017Fuel Tank and Fuel Evap System Components 1) For JK MIL On ? P0441: Before replacing this part due to fault code P0441, check for restriction due to plastic over-flash in the…
- 10224691Aug 16, 2017Fuel Tank and Fuel Evap System Components Before replacing this part due to fault code P0441, check for restriction due to plastic over-flash in the Purge Hose Port of the Intake…
- 10224690Aug 16, 2017Fuel Tank 1) Before replacing this part due to fault code P0441, check for restriction due to plastic over-flash in the Purge Hose Port of the Intake Manifold for the ERB (3.6L…
- 10220475Aug 16, 2017Fuel tank and fuel evap system components.
- 10191446Aug 16, 2017Fuel tank and fuel evap system components.
- 10217521Mar 15, 2017Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of…
- 10121841Nov 30, 2016Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor and Purge Valve Canister Before replacing this part due to fault code P0441, please call David Thomas at cell (248) 613-6908. Engineering may want to…
- 10219811Jun 1, 2016Fuel Pump: JK ONLY: If a customer has a P0461 fault code (Fuel level sensor 1 performance) please take a picture of the fuel module orientation / alignment to the fuel tank…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 25% |
| 2025 | 24 | 33% |
| 2024 | 193 | 26% |
| 2023 | 67 | 18% |
| 2022 | 73 | 18% |
| 2021 | 142 | 15% |
| 2020 | 43 | 7% |
| 2019 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 | 21 | 1% |
| 2017 | 15 | 5% |
| 2016 | 14 | 3% |
| 2015 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 | 19 | 3% |
| 2013 | 33 | 5% |
| 2012 | 45 | 5% |
| 2011 | 99 | 20% |
| 2010 | 228 | 33% |
| 2009 | 80 | 22% |
| 2008 | 140 | 16% |
| 2007 | 114 | 20% |
| 2006 | 479 | 66% |
| 2005 | 448 | 69% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 11 | 11% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 20 | 8% |
| 1997 | 58 | 14% |
| 1995 | 13 | 6% |
| 1994 | 38 | 25% |
| 1993 | 32 | 30% |
| 1992 | 25 | 32% |
| 1991 | 18 | 24% |
| 1990 | 20 | 25% |
| 1989 | 19 | 31% |
| 1988 | 16 | 32% |
| 1987 | 14 | 37% |
Other parts of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler
137 complaintsEngine
88 complaintsAir bags
77 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
74 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsOther or unknown
57 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsBody and structure
18 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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