2016 Jeep Wrangler Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 57about this part
- Share
- 12%of 462 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,989miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 57 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler, 12% of the 462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,989 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 8 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A common number 4 cylinder misfire that seems to common on all Jeep forums. The code was found to be a no compression in the cylinder. Although so many people complain of this issue, Jeep doesn't do anything about this? My engine is 4 years old and I'm being told I need a new engine and it's no longer under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11330201, filed 2020-06, 68,000 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“Gear shifter slipped to the left. I was only able to use 1st and 3rd gears! When using 1st gear, the gear shifter was against my right knee!! I was not able to find 2nd gear! I took my Jeep to the dealership for repairs as it is not safe to drive! Investigating online, specifically Wrangler forums, there are other drivers who have had this problem. It seems there is a faulty bushing that breaks!”
NHTSA complaint #10949149, filed 2017-02, 7,025 miles“While driving on the highway on the carpool lane, going at a speed of about 70 MPH, I drove over a pothole/road imperfection and the Jeep began shaking severely to a point of almost losing control or causing an accident. During the shaking the wheels swerve side to side and causes the Jeep to become jumpy and rattle. In order to safely stop the shaking and not lose control I had to slow down until coming to a complete stop on the carpool lane, I could not pull over due to no shoulder. …”
NHTSA complaint #11292454, filed 2020-01, 43,500 miles“My vehicle has been at the dealership for 2 days and won't be attended to for another 3 days according to service man. I just purchased this vehicle and need answers asap on whats going on? And when I will get my vehicle back?”
NHTSA complaint #10944564, filed 2017-01, 3,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11022027Aug 15, 2025Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units…
- 11022026Aug 15, 2025Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units…
- 11017445Apr 2, 2025Actuator - a/c and heater
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- 11012010Dec 17, 2024FUEL VAPOR CANISTER FILTER EVAP Fuel Filters are to be checked for restriction / blockage on a regular schedule as indicated in the Owner s Manual. If the Filter is restricted or…
- 10225287Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10223716Jul 5, 2017T-case switch If you are working on a 2016 JK and you're replacing t-case position switch, please call Ashley Gerebics @ (248) 472-6524. If no response within 15 minutes, please…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 25% |
| 2025 | 13 | 18% |
| 2024 | 129 | 17% |
| 2023 | 58 | 16% |
| 2022 | 65 | 16% |
| 2021 | 134 | 14% |
| 2020 | 59 | 10% |
| 2019 | 64 | 9% |
| 2018 | 213 | 12% |
| 2017 | 40 | 13% |
| 2016 | 57 | 12% |
| 2015 | 60 | 13% |
| 2014 | 50 | 8% |
| 2013 | 74 | 11% |
| 2012 | 54 | 6% |
| 2011 | 33 | 7% |
| 2010 | 42 | 6% |
| 2009 | 19 | 5% |
| 2008 | 39 | 4% |
| 2007 | 21 | 4% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 6% |
| 1997 | 15 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler
137 complaintsEngine
88 complaintsAir bags
77 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
74 complaintsElectrical system
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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