How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2016 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA lists 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Wrangler, which is 5% of the 460 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler's structure or body?

No related recalls are listed for the Structure & Body area on the 2016 Wrangler in this data.

What is the most common structure or body complaint on the 2016 Wrangler?

Owners most often describe the hardtop leaking water into the cabin during rain, along with loose seats and sharp door panel trim.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Wrangler is 17,500 miles.

Were any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data tied to this area on the 2016 Wrangler includes 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.

2016 Jeep Wrangler Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler, 5% of that year's 460 total complaints. Owners most often report hardtop water leaks, loose seats, sharp door panel edges, and a parking brake failure that let the vehicle roll away. Median mileage at failure was 17,500, and no related recalls are tied to this component.

Structure & Body complaints: 22; 5% of 460
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 17,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Hardtop freedom panels leak during rain, letting water reach the seats, floor, dashboard, and radio.
Driver and passenger seats rock loose front to back, with one owner reporting the seat frame was replaced but the problem got worse.
Rear passenger door panel edge is sharp enough to repeatedly injure occupants exiting the vehicle.
Vehicle rolled backward off a flat, locked parking spot with the emergency brake off and no one inside, going over a hillside into a road.
Door threshold carpet collapses about an inch when stepped on, creating a trip hazard that the dealer said was by design.
Hood shows flutter at highway speed, prompting an owner to install aftermarket hood catches.

When 2016 Jeep Wrangler body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 21, 2016, latest May 2, 2020.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2016 to May 2020; peak Jul 2019 (4).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Wrangler model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20059 (1%)
200615 (2%)
200723 (4%)
200822 (3%)
200910 (3%)
201018 (3%)
201133 (7%)
201234 (4%)
201324 (4%)
201423 (4%)
201524 (5%)
201622 (5%)
201726 (8%)
2018112 (6%)
201929 (4%)
202023 (4%)
202123 (2%)
20225 (1%)
20238 (2%)
20241 (0%)
20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2016 Jeep Wrangler have?: NHTSA lists 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Wrangler, which is 5% of the 460 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler's structure or body?: No related recalls are listed for the Structure & Body area on the 2016 Wrangler in this data.
What is the most common structure or body complaint on the 2016 Wrangler?: Owners most often describe the hardtop leaking water into the cabin during rain, along with loose seats and sharp door panel trim.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Wrangler is 17,500 miles.
Were any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data tied to this area on the 2016 Wrangler includes 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.