2016 Jeep Wrangler Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 462 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler, 2% of the 462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,500 miles.
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 first experienced the death wobble within a year or so of purchasing my new 2016 Jeep Wrangler...very scary (seems to happen on a rough spots in the road, traveling at 45 MPH or higher).the front end was shaking so badly that I thought I had a flat tire, or that a wheel had fallen off. It has now happened at least 8 times, and I no longer drive on any interstate highway. I took it in to the Jeep dealer to have this checked out on june 27, 2017 with 31,237 miles on the vehicle. They said that everything looked fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11181069, filed 2019-02, 25,000 miles“Jeep death wobble - whilst taking my son to school I was traveling at approximately 45 MPH, I stuck a small pothole with my right front tire. The vehicle front end began to shake violently as the steering wheel oscillated about 6 inches back and forth. It was very difficult to maintain control of the vehicle and nearly collided with center median and vehicles to my right. Slowing down to about 5 MPH caused the wobble to subside. This was an extremely scary event and could have caused injury/death of both of us had I lost control. A dashcam video of the incident can be provided if needed.”
NHTSA complaint #11139215, filed 2018-10, 30,000 miles“Front frame cross member brackets cracked, major crack right side, crack left side. This is the most front frame across the front bottom below front of engine. Note a roadmaster towing base plate is attached to this area. This Jeep is regularly towed behind a motorhome. Approx 45000 driving plus 40000 being towed. If baseplate came off, Jeep would detach incl safety cables. Sticker says inspect every 3000 miles, never saw that before.”
NHTSA complaint #11221597, filed 2019-06, 45,000 miles“Jeep death wobble. Normal driving conditions on the freeway, when the entire steering system started shaking violently. Almost caused a horrific crash at 70 MPH....and this is the 5th times it has happened in the last 2 months.”
NHTSA complaint #10968363, filed 2017-03, 7,000 miles“When I was coming to a stop at a stoplight, my vehicle started to violently wobble almost having me to loose control. I was unable to slow down when pressing the brakes and almost hit vehicles in front of me.this has happened numerous times and I have had my tires rotated and alignment done just recently.”
NHTSA complaint #11763902, filed 2026-09Related service bulletins
- 10244356Sep 20, 2023LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- 10170314Dec 11, 2019Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root…
- 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…
- 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…
- 10218247Jun 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…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 2% |
| 2023 | 38 | 10% |
| 2022 | 59 | 14% |
| 2021 | 181 | 19% |
| 2020 | 51 | 8% |
| 2019 | 133 | 18% |
| 2018 | 343 | 19% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 | 15 | 2% |
| 2013 | 20 | 3% |
| 2012 | 20 | 2% |
| 2011 | 39 | 8% |
| 2010 | 42 | 6% |
| 2009 | 63 | 17% |
| 2008 | 108 | 12% |
| 2007 | 100 | 18% |
| 2006 | 72 | 10% |
| 2005 | 51 | 8% |
| 2004 | 59 | 31% |
| 2003 | 18 | 18% |
| 2002 | 19 | 18% |
| 2001 | 21 | 12% |
| 2000 | 25 | 10% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 26 | 10% |
| 1997 | 27 | 7% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
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 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 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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