Model year record

2016 Jeep Wrangler

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 814 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V196000

Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Vehicles affected
1,831
Reported to NHTSA
2024-03-14
Owners notified
2024-04-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V680000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
11,463
Reported to NHTSA
2019-09-26
Owners notified
2020-03-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V018000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,413,222
Reported to NHTSA
2019-01-15
Owners notified
2019-02-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V734000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
182,743
Reported to NHTSA
2016-10-13
Owners notified
2016-11-10

Defect description

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).

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V288000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
7,196
Reported to NHTSA
2016-05-11
Owners notified
2016-08-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes18739,800 mi
Engine9943,000 mi
Air bags8364,000 mi
Power train7931,000 mi
Electrical system6837,000 mi
Unknown or other6213,000 mi
Vehicle speed control4628,209 mi
Steering3430,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking20
Service brakes, hydraulic1980,000 mi
Structure: body1620,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1526,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1322,000 mi
Seat belts1150,000 mi
Suspension1125,000 mi
Wheels1028,247 mi
Visibility/wiper635,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light460,000 mi
Traction control system459,400 mi
Exterior lighting35 mi
Seats33,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling243,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pipes, hoses, and fittings2150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light260,700 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette134,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly136,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: crank/camshaft position sensor170,218 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: filter/screen165,700 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly149,900 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings132,000 mi
Steering: column116,000 mi
Structure1
Structure: body: door1112 mi
Tires1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control122,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system133,619 mi

The 2015 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2017 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.