general problems of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler - part 2

51 problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler based on all problems reported for the 2016 Wrangler.

36 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2018

Leaking to the driver side floor panel. The leak is so bad I'm worried about electrical issues. It was a legit puddle of water. I'm also worried about about being electrocuted,.

37 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2018

Every time it rains mysteriously water gets in through passenger side and floods floor, usually it is just passenger side front but there have been a couple times on driver side - other sites talk about other Jeep Wrangler drivers having this same problem- I went to auto parts and spoke to them and they said there are thousands of complaints on line and I am wondering why this is happening- I have had to take up my carpet because it kept getting wet- and the plugs are in the floor - I have to take them out to get water out .

38 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/04/2017

My 2016 Jeep Wrangler unlimited was parked in an almost perfectly flat parking lot, locked, with no one in the vehicle. The emergency brake was not on. The keys were not in the vehicle. It began to roll away backwards over a hillside, about a 20 foot drop, into the middle of a busy roadway. The Jeep landed on the back bumper/back door.

39 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2017

Ticking noise from engine. Replaced all lifters and rocker arms.

40 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2017

Gear shifter "slipped" to the left. I was only able to use 1st and 3rd gears! when using 1st gear, the gear shifter was against my right knee!! I was not able to "find" 2nd gear! I took my Jeep to the dealership for repairs as it is not safe to drive! "investigating" online, specifically Wrangler forums, there are other drivers who have had this problem. It seems there is a faulty bushing that breaks!.

41 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2017

My vehicle has been at the dealership for 2 days and won't be attended to for another 3 days according to service man. I just purchased this vehicle and need answers ASAP on whats going on? and when I will get my vehicle back?.

42 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2016

Traveling on a two lane highway under clear conditions, mid-day, light drizzle, this 2016 Jeep Wrangler 4wd with less than 5,000 miles on it hydroplaned into an on-coming semi tractor trailer resulting in a head on collision and rollover. No other car in front of nor behind this vehicle had hydroplaning issues. This vehicle was totaled and the driver critically injured with long term disability prognosis. Investigate the following for failures & safety risks: 1. Tires (less than 5,000 miles on them) 2. Factory installed software designed to take control of vehicle 3. Road resurfacing.

43 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2016

When the Jeep is stopped and you want to get out of the front or rear door. At the door threshold when you step on the carpet it will collapse and give you about a 1-inch space which causes you to trip. I ask the service center and Jeep about this issue and they said so what this is the way it was designed.

44 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2016

Water is accumulating on drivers side floorboard and keeps reappearing. Carpet is beginning to smell musty. Seems to develop whether it is raining or not. The freedom top has been in original factory state and has not been removed and reinstalled. This has been happening since day of purchase. (new).

45 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2016

Head lights extremely poor lighting and visibility. Can leave high beams on and no one flashes me to change to low beams. I find it very dangerous to drive at night. We live in the mountains which is why we purchased the Jeep in the first place. We have had them checked at dealership and they say nothing is wrong. I feel that Jeep needs to recall headlights and replace with a better light. Thank you for your time.

46 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2016

This vehicle has a possible air bag clock spring malfunction. . This is a serious thing but this is a 2016 model. . . . Now we traded in s 2011 Wrangler that had the same problem. 5 years later and still not fixed so I need an answer. . . The clock spring was replaced on the 2011 about 4 years ago but burned to the ground about 8/01/2016.

47 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2016

Jeep leaks everytime it rains. Leaks on both sides but passenger side is the worse. Soaks the floors and passenger side seat. Drips out from under the dash as well on passenger side. Water can cause electrical issues under the dash, moisture in floor and seat cause the windows to fog up at times which makes it difficult to see out of, and presence of a mildew smell will eventually turn into mold. Vehicle has been in shop many times and still not repaired.

48 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2016

Horn does not honk when depressed or there may be a delay til the horn actually sounds. At times it does not even honk at all. Major safety issue. Please address. This occurs whether the vehicle is stationary or moving. Happens every single time. I have checked on forums and everyone has the same issue.

49 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2016

I have a 2016 Jeep Wrangler unlimited with 20,000 miles. , today I was going up a hill stopped at a mailbox then started to take off and the motor stalled while in drive. It cased me to roll back about 3' befor I could hit the brake almost caused a accident. I then restarted the Jeep placed it back in drive and it wouldn't move! it acted like it was in neutral. I also tried reverse still wouldn't do nothing. So I rolled to a flat spot in the road check the trans fluid, it was good then turned it of checked the oil, it was good to. Then started it back up and put it in drive and it was working fine again!.

50 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2016

Roof leaks and soaks carpet on passenger side floor everytime it is parked in the rain or snow and causes windows to fog up because of moisture in the cockpit and creates a safety problem not being able to see in our cold wisconsin climate , vehicle has been at dealer twice now for that problem and it has less than 2000 miles on it.

51 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2016

Roof leaks every time it rains real hard my floor board feels up with water from the hard top letting water leak in.


Other Equipment related problems of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler


Wrangler Service Bulletins
Wrangler Safety Recalls
Wrangler Defect Investigations