2016 Jeep Wrangler Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 74about this part
- Share
- 16%of 462 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 74 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler, 16% of the 462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 miles.
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“Engine mis fire also vehicle was sold as new to me and had over 200 miles on it parts were missing from roof engine mis fire cytinder 2 factory says not warranted how ever I have been toild by dealer was warranted as the heads are made by two different companies said repair is back logged and will take at lase 3 weeks to replir”
NHTSA complaint #11205845, filed 2019-05, 49,000 miles“Upon my first start of the day (cold start) my Jeep starts no issue at all both remote start and standard ignition. When I put my Jeep into reverse, the RPM's drop and the Jeep shutters and then stalls. Sometimes it does a hard shutter low idle and can stay alive but usually stalls. Dealer says they can't find the issue but I have found several forums that say it's the torque converter. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #11302595, filed 2020-01, 32,000 miles“There is already a recall on the driver side air bag posted on 1/9/2019 which my dealership has not yet fixed as of 1/24/19. There is another issue with a cold start put into reverse and thus when done it is stalling. No codes ... No waring lights. My 2016 has been doing this now for almost 6 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11171965, filed 2019-01, 54,000 miles“When we 1st start the vehicle in the morning and put into reverse the vehicle dies. We took it to the dealership one time and they were unable to replicate the problem. They flashed three computer and it stopped for a while but has started back up again.”
NHTSA complaint #11282803, filed 2019-11, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11010205Oct 30, 2024Plate - Planetary
- 10221150Apr 16, 2021Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
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- 10224022Nov 5, 2020(Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
- 10223532Jun 5, 2020Service 4wd Light On, Message AWD System Service Required
- 10138874Jun 1, 2018Customer Satisfaction Notification S80 Aftermarket Dana 60 Front Axle The aftermarket front axle steering knuckles have been machined with an incorrect taper during the…
- 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…
- 10219849Jun 1, 2017Customer Satisfaction Notification S80 Aftermarket Dana 60 Front Axle The aftermarket front axle steering knuckles have been machined with an incorrect taper during the…
- 10140041Mar 22, 2017Transfer Case Input Seal Leak This bulletin involves replacing the transfer case input gear and seal. The customer may experience red fluid weeping from under their vehicle and…
- 10121706Jul 22, 2016Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 13 | 18% |
| 2024 | 179 | 24% |
| 2023 | 51 | 14% |
| 2022 | 68 | 17% |
| 2021 | 149 | 16% |
| 2020 | 47 | 8% |
| 2019 | 80 | 11% |
| 2018 | 177 | 10% |
| 2017 | 50 | 16% |
| 2016 | 74 | 16% |
| 2015 | 51 | 11% |
| 2014 | 88 | 13% |
| 2013 | 230 | 35% |
| 2012 | 282 | 34% |
| 2011 | 40 | 8% |
| 2010 | 68 | 10% |
| 2009 | 34 | 9% |
| 2008 | 67 | 8% |
| 2007 | 46 | 8% |
| 2006 | 57 | 8% |
| 2005 | 41 | 6% |
| 2004 | 26 | 14% |
| 2003 | 22 | 22% |
| 2002 | 14 | 13% |
| 2001 | 23 | 14% |
| 2000 | 70 | 28% |
| 1999 | 20 | 9% |
| 1998 | 33 | 12% |
| 1997 | 53 | 13% |
| 1995 | 32 | 16% |
| 1994 | 19 | 13% |
| 1993 | 13 | 12% |
| 1992 | 11 | 14% |
| 1991 | 8 | 11% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 7 | 11% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler
137 complaintsEngine
88 complaintsAir bags
77 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.
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