2016 Jeep Wrangler Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 17 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler, 4% of its 460 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 26,623. No related recall is listed for this component on this model year.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 17
- 4% of 460
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 26,624 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the steering system shaking violently at highway speeds, often called the "death wobble," sometimes triggered by hitting a pothole.
- Some report tire sidewalls cracking or exploding suddenly during normal low-speed driving, with rapid air loss.
- Owners describe uneven tire wear across multiple tire sets, in one case tied to a failing rear differential.
- Some report the front frame cross member brackets cracking on both sides, particularly on vehicles used for towing.
- One owner reported a track bar mount weld shearing off the axle housing after hitting a pothole, causing the vehicle to veer toward a guard rail.
When 2016 Jeep Wrangler suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 22, 2016, latest Sep 13, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires 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 suspension, wheel, or tire complaints does the 2016 Jeep Wrangler have?
- NHTSA lists 17 complaints in this area for the 2016 Wrangler, which is 4% of the 460 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler suspension or steering?
- No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2016 model year.
- What is the death wobble owners describe in the 2016 Jeep Wrangler?
- Owners describe the steering wheel and front end shaking violently at highway speed, sometimes after hitting a pothole, making the vehicle hard to control.
- At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 26,623 for suspension, wheels & tire complaints on the 2016 Wrangler.
- How does the 2016 Wrangler compare to other years for this problem area?
- The 2016 Wrangler had 17 complaints (4% share) in this area, lower than the 2018 (364 complaints, 20% share) and 2021 (190 complaints, 20% share) model years.