2016 Jeep Wrangler Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 462 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler, 1% of the 462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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 am on the second windshield in less than 2 years. The first one could have been caused by impact as it occurred while I was driving on a highway. The second time in less than 6 months (first windshield was replaced with mopar oem parts) I was sitting at a red light when I saw it crack, there was no impact. I had my defrosters on high heat and high fan. The crack went from the center of the windshield all the way to the drivers side. Researching on line this is a very common issue with the vehicle and needs to be recalled and better glass should be installed.”
NHTSA complaint #11075699, filed 2018-03, 35,000 miles“2016 Jeep Wrangler 4x4 experiencing electrical issues. The wipers stay on at all times, wiper switch does not work. Lights stay on at all times, switch does not work. Horn does not work. Blinkers do no work. High/low beam also inoperable. Dash lights extremely low, can barely see them and we are 35 yr old owners with good 20/25 vision. For lack of better words or mechanical terms, having a vehicle with this specific issue is like driving something possessed. Tipm on this vehicles are known to be faulty and FCA has agreed to recall certain vehicles with similar issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11338509, filed 2020-07, 58,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact recently replaced the windshield wiper motor due to a failure of the intermittent speed settings not functioning properly. The contact stated that after replacing the wiper motor, the contact was only able to use the wipers on the fast speed setting. An independent mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was taken to the shop for repair, or he could replace the wiper blade switch on the steering column. The contact repaired the vehicle himself. …”
NHTSA complaint #11697885, filed 2025-11, 132,552 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. When the defogger was activated, it failed to respond. As a result, the visibility through the front windshield was obscured. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,619.”
NHTSA complaint #10897859, filed 2016-08, 33,619 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10215916Jan 20, 2021Warranty Bulletin D-18-16 Rev. B Mopar Windshield Made With Corning Gorilla Glass (Rev. B)
- 10187095Jan 20, 2021Warranty Bulletin D-18-16 Rev. B Mopar Windshield Made With Corning Gorilla Glass (Rev. B)
- 10229304Jul 23, 2020Rear Wiper Will Not Turn On After Recent Hard Top Removal
- 10221734Jul 23, 2020Rear Wiper Will Not Turn On After Recent Hard Top Removal
- 10178661Jul 23, 2020Rear Wiper Will Not Turn On After Recent Hard Top Removal
- 10220098Nov 20, 2019Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of…
- 10169246Nov 20, 2019Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of…
- 10219830Jun 7, 2017Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform this inspection…
- 10138855Jun 7, 2017Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform this inspection…
- 10223855Sep 7, 2016Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform the this…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 4 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 1% |
| 2023 | 9 | 2% |
| 2022 | 7 | 2% |
| 2021 | 20 | 2% |
| 2020 | 33 | 5% |
| 2019 | 30 | 4% |
| 2018 | 43 | 2% |
| 2017 | 9 | 3% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 13 | 2% |
| 2013 | 39 | 6% |
| 2012 | 41 | 5% |
| 2011 | 14 | 3% |
| 2010 | 13 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 24 | 3% |
| 2007 | 15 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 13 | 6% |
| 1998 | 16 | 6% |
| 1997 | 21 | 5% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1988 | 3 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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