2016 Jeep Wrangler Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2016 Jeep Wrangler, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 38,400 miles. The words owners use most often: “abs module” (43% of reports).
- 120service brakes complaints
- 38,400median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 19%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- ABS module: mentioned in 51 of 120 complaints (43%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 25 of 120 complaints (21%)
- Anti lock: mentioned in 11 of 120 complaints (9%)
- Front brake: mentioned in 6 of 120 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 26 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 120 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 4 an injury.
Jeep Wrangler service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wrangler | 2 | 18% | — |
| 2025 Wrangler | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2024 Wrangler | 20 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Wrangler | 7 | 2% | 10,000 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 13 | 3% | — |
| 2021 Wrangler | 24 | 3% | 6,250 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 12 | 2% | 25,916 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 30 | 4% | 5,982 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 53 | 3% | 8,000 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 77 | 25% | 28,383 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 120 | 26% | 38,400 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 119 | 25% | 41,500 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 65 | 10% | 37,350 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 62 | 9% | 35,000 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 46 | 6% | 56,000 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 25 | 5% | 46,151 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 32 | 5% | 58,358 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 11 | 3% | 104,373 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 38 | 4% | 58,000 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 20 | 4% | 90,000 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 2 | 0% | 110,000 |
| 2005 Wrangler | 3 | 0% | 79,000 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 2 | 1% | 97,500 |
| 2003 Wrangler | 2 | 2% | 173,500 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 3 | 3% | 108,317 |
| 2000 Wrangler | 1 | 0% | 85,000 |
| 1999 Wrangler | 1 | 0% | 15,000 |
| 1998 Wrangler | 1 | 0% | 69,000 |
| 1997 Wrangler | 2 | 0% | 113,077 |
| 1995 Wrangler | 3 | 1% | 187,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle reflects a code of C2200. It is due to a faulty ABS module that controls the antilock brake system, traction w and cruise control. The remedy is to replace the part (part number 68259556AD). This part has been on national back order for several years now with no anticipated date of release…
ABS Control Module stopped working with several warning lights showing on dash display. After 12 months the dealer is unable to supply a replacment part or a possible date when a new part might be available.
The ABS module on my jeep has failed. I've been put on a list to get a replacement part but have been on the list for 10 months with no indication of when my parts order will be fulfilled. The failed ABS module caused the BRAKE, ABS and TCS warning lights to be on. I am driving a vehicle under…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Jeep Wranglers have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 120 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler (26% of the 461 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Jeep Wrangler service brakes?
No recall currently lists service brakes for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 38,400 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2016 Jeep Wrangler?
The most frequent phrase is “abs module”, in 51 of 120 complaints, followed by “traction control” (25).
Other 2016 Jeep Wrangler problems
- Engine problems (88)
- Air Bags problems (77)
- Power Train problems (74)
- Electrical System problems (57)
See all 2016 Jeep Wrangler problems or service brakes problems across all Wrangler years.