2016 Jeep Wrangler · symptom sheet
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early
- 136owner reports
- 58,000median miles
- $850median quote
- 3involved a crash
Newest report Aug 31, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
136 of the 460 complaints on this car describe brake wear, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2016 Wrangler.
Narrower sheets: ABS light on (108 reports) · Brake warning light stays on (39 reports)
Tick what matches of 136 reports
Brake wear on other Wrangler years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What this problem usually is
Brake reports cover a wide spread of symptoms. Grinding or squealing is common, and so is a pulsing pedal or a shake through the car when stopping. Others describe pads and rotors worn out long before they expected, a brake warning light, or a pedal that goes soft or sinks toward the floor. The most serious ones say the car didn't stop in time.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (106 reports), the pads and rotors (15 reports) and the caliper (7 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the brakes covers the 2016 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Wrangler
Parking brake resulting in rollaway. Closed mar 25, 2002, led to recall 02V-041.
Parking brake. Closed jan 11, 2001.
Brake roter disc/hud separation. Closed mar 28, 2000, led to recall 00V-136.
None of these investigations covers the 2016 model year.
What owners paid
15 of the 136 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $310 to $1,500.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 37,000 and 77,000 miles, from the 52 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 2 service bulletins or notices for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Wheel Speed Sensors For Jeep Wrangler (JK) only. Before replacing the wheel speed sensors, please check for wiring/connection to the speed sensor. If the sensor is replaced, record the fault codes and note any damage to the sensor.~
Incorrect Front Caliper Slide Pins This bulletin involves inspecting the front caliper slide pins and if necessary replacing the slide pins. The customer may describe rattle in front brakes.
What owners wrote
“The abs module has gone bad at less then 70,000 miles the dealership confirmed this. There are lights advising of the abs and traction control light on and I no longer have anti lock breaks or traction control.”
Filed Oct 22, 2025 · 70,000 miles
“ABS Module failed and no longer operable. Part isnât it available for repair for over a year.”
Filed Feb 3, 2025
“Brake Line Brackets are rusting on interior on bracket at higher rate than rest of bracket. This design does not allow for clearance of the brake line and is a failure point. This is causing the brake lines to compress and brakes to fail. Vehicle has 65k miles and no other issues This is rejected by Chryslers warranty division.”
Filed Oct 11, 2024 · 65,000 miles
“2016 Jeep JK 3.6l v6 Symptoms brake warning light,abs warning light, traction control warning light on. Cruise control will not function with the above warning lights. Diagnosis: faulty abs module per obd2. Additional problem is the unavailability from Chrysler for the replacement part which affects many Jeep model years. This is a common complaint with Jeep owners. Chrysler contacted with no resolution. 05”
Filed Jul 5, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 3 of 136 reports involved a crash and 5 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. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Taking it to a shop? How to describe this problem so it gets found
Other problems on this car
- Airbag warning light or recall 77 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 48 reports