2016 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 126 engine complaints for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler, 27% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median mileage at failure of 40,600. Five fires and five crashes are linked to this area, and there are no related recalls in NHTSA data.
- Engine complaints
- 126
- 27% of 460
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 5
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 40,600 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while braking at stops or on ramps, in some cases resulting in a collision.
- Some vehicles caught fire in the engine compartment, with owners reporting a loud pop or hissing sound followed by heavy smoke before flames spread.
- Engine oil leaks were traced to a cracked oil cooler or oil filter housing, sometimes accompanied by a burning oil smell while driving.
- At least one owner reported the engine stalling while climbing a hill, with the transmission then failing to engage any gear afterward.
- A revving engine with no accelerator input was reported while the vehicle was parked or stopped, in one case causing the vehicle to jump a curb.
When 2016 Jeep Wrangler engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 16, 2016, latest Jul 21, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine 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 engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler?
- NHTSA lists 126 engine-related complaints for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler, which is 27% of the 460 total complaints filed for this model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler engine?
- No. The data shows no related recalls for the engine area on the 2016 Jeep Wrangler.
- At what mileage do 2016 Jeep Wrangler engine problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 40,600 miles.
- Are 2016 Jeep Wrangler engine problems dangerous?
- NHTSA records tie 5 crashes and 5 fires to engine-area complaints for this year, along with 2 injuries.
- Is engine trouble worse on the 2016 Wrangler than other years?
- The 2016 model's 27% share of complaints tied to engine problems is lower than the 2014 model's 53% and the 2024 model's 61%, but higher than the 2018 or 2019 models.