2016 Jeep Wrangler · symptom sheet
Brake warning light stays on
- 39owner reports
- 75,000median miles
- $800median quote
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Aug 31, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026
39 of the 136 reports of brake wear on the 2016 Wrangler describe brake light on.
Part of Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (136 reports) · also: ABS light on
Tick what matches of 39 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the module (26 reports) and the brake fluid sensor (8 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the brakes covers the 2016 model year as of Sep 19, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Wrangler
Parking brake resulting in rollaway. Closed mar 25, 2002, led to recall 02V-041.
NHTSA summary
Parking brake. Closed jan 11, 2001.
NHTSA summary
Brake roter disc/hud separation. Closed mar 28, 2000, led to recall 00V-136.
NHTSA summary
None of these investigations covers the 2016 model year.
What owners paid
5 of the 39 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $450 to $1,200.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 59,400 and 92,239 miles, from the 20 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“ABS module failure without cause. New modules no longer being produced. Lack of anti braking system is a huge safety concern. Vehicle was looked at by a mechanic. Brake light, stability control light, and ABS light all came on at the same time at the time of failure. Vehicle was in park and turned on at the time of failure.”
Filed May 28, 2026
“ABS module reported to dealer in February, 2025..They said was safe to drive. Then April 2025 the module went out.-Part has been on backorder since March 2025. It was taken to Key Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Marianna in March 2025. Jeep would not steer properly, the brakes were not normal and all the warning lights on dash were on. I could not drive. .”
Filed Mar 10, 2026
“My 2016 Jeep Wrangler is displaying warning lights (Brake, ABS, Traction Control) on the dashboard. I took it to my Jeep dealership where they diagnosed the issue as an inoperative ABS Module part number 68259556AD. They placed it on order but it was back ordered with no available delivery date. My Jeep is now not able to be driven.”
Filed Sep 16, 2025
“Jeep Wrangler Unlimited ABS, Brake, & Traction Control warning lights all came on at once while driving. Once jeep stopped vehicle went into limp mode limiting power and MPH to less than 30 MPH. Which is a huge safety problem when all the roads to and from out house are 45 MPH. ABS Module is bad per the dealer. Vehicle is VOR in the system, and undriveable. No estimate when a new part will arrive.”
Filed Sep 15, 2025
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 39 reports involved a crash and 2 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Airbag warning light or recall 77 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 48 reports