2016 Jeep Wrangler vs 2016 Toyota RAV4
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 Jeep Wrangler | 2016 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 454 | 235 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 195 | 257 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 33 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 25–32 |
| Median reported mileage | 40,000 mi | 25,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Wrangler | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 115 | 43 |
| Engine | 88 | 25 |
| Electrical System | 55 | 57 |
| Air Bags | 77 | 18 |
| Power Train | 73 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 12 |
| Steering | 27 | 10 |
| Structure | 18 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 51 | 11 |
| Airbag warning light | 24 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 9 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
2016 Jeep Wrangler
2016 Toyota RAV4
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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.