Recalls
5campaigns
4 air bag · 1 seat belt
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
460filed
Owner reports, 2012–2021 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
18mpg combined
$3,628/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
3.6 L 6-cyl· 5-speed automatic
4 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Air Bag May Not Deploy Due to Clockspring Failure
Air bags · frontal · driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain right hand drive 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Debris contamination may cause the clockspring to fail, preventing the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.
- Consequence
- An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clockspring, steering wheel back cover, and steering column shrouds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 27B.
40.1% repairedof 1,831 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V196000
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Seatbelt Buckle May Separate From Seat Frame
Seat belts · front · anchorage
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
- Consequence
- A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
45.6% repairedof 11,463 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V680000
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NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means
Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
63.9% repairedof 1,413,222 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V018000
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Front Impact Sensor may Disconnect in a Crash
Air bags · frontal · sensor/control module-inactive
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. In certain crash conditions, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled until it detaches before a signal can be received by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
- Consequence
- If the ORC module does not receive a signal from the front impact sensor, both frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the front impact sensor wiring and relocate the impact sensor branch, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S76.
74.2% repairedof 182,743 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V734000
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Clockspring Assembly May Become Contaminated
Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
- Consequence
- Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.
78.6% repairedof 7,196 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V288000
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Owner complaints (460)
460 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
28involved a crash
15involved a fire
38injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 136 | 29.6% |
| Engine | 88 | 19.1% |
| Air bags | 77 | 16.7% |
| Power train | 74 | 16.1% |
| Electrical system | 56 | 12.2% |
| Unknown or other | 54 | 11.7% |
| Vehicle speed control | 35 | 7.6% |
| Steering | 28 | 6.1% |
| Structure | 18 | 3.9% |
| Electronic stability control | 13 | 2.8% |
How 2016 compares with other Wrangler years
Best and worst Wrangler years →2012834
2013654
2014654
2015474
2016460
2017310
20181,824
2019742
2020611
2021944
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 834 | 9 |
| 2013 | 654 | 6 |
| 2014 | 654 | 4 |
| 2015 | 474 | 3 |
| 2016 | 460 | 5 |
| 2017 | 310 | 5 |
| 2018 | 1,824 | 14 |
| 2019 | 742 | 9 |
| 2020 | 611 | 12 |
| 2021 | 944 | 15 |
This year (2016)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 18 mpg combined
18
mpg combined
17
city
21
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 481 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$3,628per year
$302per month
833gallons a year
Miles ÷ 18 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 21 / 18 | $3,700 | 481 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 21 / 18 | $3,700 | 481 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 / 20 / 18 | $3,700 | 504 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 / 21 / 18 | $3,700 | 502 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2016 Jeep Wrangler FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 24V196000 (air bag), 19V680000 (seat belt), 19V018000 (air bag), 16V734000 (air bag), 16V288000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 Jeep Wrangler problems?
Owners filed 460 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (136), Engine (88), Air bags (77) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2016 Jeep Wrangler get?
EPA rates the 3.6 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic version at 17 city, 21 highway and 18 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2016 Wrangler compare with other years?
Among the 2012–2021 Jeep Wrangler model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (310) and the 2018 the most (1,824). The 2016 drew 460. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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