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2016 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Jeep Wrangler has 54 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler

Brakes
76
Powertrain
70
Airbags
62
Engine
54
Electrical
46
Other
45
Steering
26
Speed Control
20
Structure
17
Seat Belts
4
Wheels
4
Visibility
3
Seats
3

54

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 13, 2026ENGINEHead gasket failure, causing motor to overheat.
Apr 29, 2025ENGINEOil cooler/filter housing leaking oil and coolant.
Mar 21, 2025ENGINEOil Cooler leaking after multiple replacements causing engine stall while driving and lots of burnin...
Feb 25, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the g...
Feb 8, 2025ENGINEI recently had my oil changed about 3 weeks ago from today. Three (3) days ago, while I was driving,...
Jan 17, 2025ENGINEMy vehicle would not start, leaving me in the freezing cold after a 10 hour shift at work. After hav...
Jan 10, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the...
Dec 6, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that there was an unknown liquid leaking u...
Nov 18, 2023ENGINEENGINE OIL COOLER WENT OUT AND MY MECHANIC WANTS $1100 TO REPAIR!! SAYS THEY ALL GO BAD EVENTUALLY S...
Aug 29, 2023ENGINEStarted getting a loud ticking sound on driver side of engine . Took it to an auto mechanic he said ...
May 10, 2023ENGINEInternal manual transmission problem. Cannot put jeep in 3rd gear. Burning smell
Apr 4, 2023ENGINE75,000 MILES, ENGINE TICKING ON COLD START, ENGINE LIGHT FOR CYL 2 MISFIRE, ENGINE CHUGS AND HAS LOW...
Apr 3, 2023ENGINEAs I drive, the car loses the ability to accelerate. It then passively stalls and the automatic ste...
Feb 1, 2023ENGINEOil cooler housing cracked and leaking oil over entire engine which could cause a fire. Dealership ...
Jan 1, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an a...
Dec 24, 2022ENGINEOil Housing Unit crack. Just bought vehicle used. Weather dropped to 28 degrees and oil housing unit...
Dec 22, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she...
Dec 20, 2022ENGINEThe camshaft and lifters failed with no check engine light. Upon inspection the left bank cams and l...
Nov 1, 2022ENGINEP0302 code popped up all four rocker arms on left cylinder need to be replaced. Jeep had normal oil ...
May 6, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that upon the approach of a stop sign with...

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