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2016 Jeep Wrangler vs 2016 Porsche Macan

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.

Metric2016 Jeep Wrangler2016 Porsche Macan
NHTSA complaints45424
Recall campaigns51
Service bulletins (TSBs)195560
Investigations31
Crash reports280
Fire reports150
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1819
Median reported incident mileage40,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentJeep WranglerPorsche Macan
Service Brakes1152
Engine884
Air Bags7710
Power Train730
Electrical System550
Vehicle Speed Control352
Steering273
Structure181

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling510
Airbag warning light240
Vibration / shaking180
Loss of power150
Check engine light140
Hesitation / surging100
Misfire / rough idle90
Overheating70

Compare all Jeep Wrangler vs Porsche Macan 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.