2016 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 142 brake complaints for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler, 31% of its 460 total complaints, the highest share of any model year. Median failure mileage is 52,000 miles, with 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries reported. No related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 142
- 31% of 460
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 52,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report brakes failing to engage or stop the vehicle when the pedal is depressed, sometimes resulting in the vehicle continuing forward into an obstacle.
- Some describe the ABS warning light illuminating along with ESC and hill descent control alerts before braking response became inconsistent.
- Several report unexpected one-sided brake application from the traction control system that pulled the vehicle toward another lane.
- Owners describe unusual noise when releasing or applying the brake pedal shortly after purchase, which dealers described as normal.
- One report describes brake failure at 40 mph accompanied by a burning rubber smell and smoke, with the problem recurring after repair.
When 2016 Jeep Wrangler brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 22, 2016, latest Aug 31, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Wrangler model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2016 Jeep Wrangler have?
- NHTSA lists 142 brake complaints for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler, which is 31% of the 460 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake complaints on the 2016 Jeep Wrangler.
- At what mileage do 2016 Jeep Wrangler brake problems occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this brake issue is 52,000 miles.
- Have there been crashes or injuries linked to 2016 Jeep Wrangler brake complaints?
- NHTSA data tied to this brake issue includes 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries.
- How does the 2016 Wrangler compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2016 model year has the highest brake complaint share among Wrangler years listed, at 31%, ahead of 2015 at 30% and 2017 at 26%.