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2016 Jeep Wrangler repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (16%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 25 repairs.
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2016 Jeep Wrangler repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (70%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Jeep Wrangler in Oklahoma, United States
Jul 2016 - Jul 2018
Jul 2016

15000 mi
(Manual transmission) Weak or damaged grommet guiding clutch fork into gears shattered and shifter would slide all over the place making shifting into specific gears rather difficult. 
May 2018

40000 mi

US $700
Inspection of the source of the "death wobble"; part replaced 
Jeep Wrangler in Arizona, United States
Aug 2016 - Jan 2022
Feb 2017

8000 mi
The transmission would pop out of 4th gear, and make noise while in 3rd gear. They pulled the transmission and replaced the synchros. Repair was not successful. 
Oct 2017

14784 mi
When going up hills in 3rd under partial throttle there is a rattling sound. The transmission would pop out of 3rd and 5th with the slightest bump. 
Dec 2021

55000 mi

US $40
Vapor pump failed 

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2016 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Jeep Wrangler in Alabama, United States
Jul 2016 - May 2023
Aug 2017

12000 mi
Carpet has been separating from middle console. Carpet was pushed back in place. Hopefully it was also secured to keep it from happening. 
Jun 2022

52000 mi

US $100
Traction control light was coming on. Wheel sensor was replaced. 
Jeep Wrangler in Ohio, United States
Jul 2017 - Jan 2022
Mar 2018

16000 mi
Check engine light came on, showing code P0441 (Evap system). Dealer "tested" and found no issue, and just reset the code. Driver's power window would snap upon roll up. Been an issue since day one, but not worth a special repair trip. Dealer had for a day, and said it was the glass carrier plate, order the part, and installed. Used the window twice before the same noise showed up again. Crappy dealer work. 
Apr 2019

27825 mi
Service was performed on driver’s side window regulator. Anchor plate came loose and was repaired. 
Jeep Wrangler in Colorado, United States
Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

64000 mi

US $600
Speed sensor on one wheel was replaced 
Jeep Wrangler in Colorado, United States
Nov 2015 - Jul 2022
Jan 2017

20000 mi
Nav kept freezing (buggy Garmin software). Dealer replaced radio under warranty. Problem has not appeared since. 
Sep 2017

38000 mi

US $3600
I bought a 3rd party stereo and replaced it myself. The radio/nav would routinely lose all settings and then the touch screen stopped responding. The dealer responded that the screen was damaged and thus the warranty was void, and they wanted $2,800 for replacement. 
Nov 2017

41000 mi

US $100
Radiator was leaking. Mopar extended warranty covered all costs after $100 deductible. 
Oct 2021

88000 mi

US $2000
Vehicle was making grinding/clicking noise when in 4x4. Dealer replaced front driveshaft, covered under extended warranty. Replaced rear rotors & brake pads 
Jul 2022

93000 mi

US $100
Power steering pump and associated gear were replaced (after waiting several months for back-ordered parts) 
Jeep Wrangler in Florida, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016

2000 mi
Replaced seals on freedom panels of hard top. 
Feb 2018

11600 mi
Wheel speed sensor failed in left rear tire. 
Jeep Wrangler in Minnesota, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2022
Jul 2016

1000 mi
Check engine light came one, code pointed to intermittent misfire. Software update resolved problem. 
Apr 2017

6000 mi
Check engine light for P0441 evaporate code. Replaced bad fuel tank pressure sensor. 
Mar 2022

49000 mi

US $860
Leaking rear axle shaft seal. Replaced both rear axle shaft assemblies with upgraded aftermarket assemblies. 
Jeep Wrangler in Illinois, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016

1000 mi
Air in the cooling fluid. System purged. 

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2016 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV

285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Jeep Wrangler in Illinois, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2017
Apr 2017

7000 mi
Defective hard top seam allowed water to enter cabin at left rear corner. New hard top replacement. 

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