2016 Audi Q5 vs 2016 Jeep Wrangler
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Audi Q5 | 2016 Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 77 | 454 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 839 | 195 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 28 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 18 |
| Median reported mileage | 36,244 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q5 | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 115 |
| Engine | 26 | 88 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 77 |
| Power Train | 3 | 73 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 55 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 35 |
| Steering | 10 | 27 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 51 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 24 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 18 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 9 |
2016 Audi Q5
2016 Jeep Wrangler
Compare all Audi Q5 vs Jeep Wrangler years →
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.