2015 Jeep Wrangler vs 2016 Jeep Wrangler
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Jeep Wrangler | 2016 Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 471 | 460 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 225 | 195 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 28 |
| Fire reports | 27 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Wrangler | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 115 | 119 |
| Engine | 128 | 88 |
| Air Bags | 73 | 77 |
| Electrical System | 80 | 56 |
| Power Train | 51 | 74 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 35 |
| Steering | 28 | 28 |
| Structure | 22 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 25 | 51 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 24 | 19 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 23 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 19 | 24 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 15 |
| Overheating | 7 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
2015 Jeep Wrangler
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.