2016 Jeep Wrangler brakes problems
The 2016 Jeep Wrangler has 126 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 20% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
126
Brakes complaints
20%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE BRAKING TO SLOW MY VEHICLE DOWN TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF A LAUNDROMAT, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING A COMPLETE STOP WHEN EMPLOYED; INSTEAD THE JEEP UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND LAUNCHED FORWARD INTO THE FRONT DOOR OF THE LAUNDROMAT, STRIKING THE WALL…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 2016 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA has 126 complaints about the 2016 Jeep Wrangler brakes — 20% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.