2016 Jeep Wrangler: engine overheating

Filed Feb 20, 2026 · Engine · IN

Head gasket failure, causing motor to overheat.

Filed Jul 2, 2025 · Acceleration, Steering · FL

This vehicle is not suitable for driving, it has suspension, alignment, brake and speed problems. I was about to have an accident, I was going down an avenue and suddenly the wheels stopped and the car began to move from one side to the other and I lost stability of the steering wheel and the car, putting my life and the lives of my family (my girlfriend and my mother) at risk, luckily I did not cause an accident because there was no car in the side lane ... It is impossible to drive this car, the next day I took the car to a detailed inspection at a mechanical workshop specialized in Jeeps and indeed it has serious and serious problems with the car. There are images where the lights on the dashboard are on and the engine is also overheated ... For this reason, I decided to return the car to the dealer and file the report as evidence of this defective car and dangers to driving ...

Filed Jun 14, 2024 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the ABS was erroneously activated, causing the vehicle to abruptly decelerate, and the brake pads and brake rotors overheated. During the failure, the ABS and Traction Control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the ABS Control Module was faulty and needed to be replaced, but the part was on backorder and not available. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Sep 21, 2022 · Brakes · MD

Front driver side brake calliper locked while driving causing the vehicle to stir hard to one side and the wheel to overheat. After replacement, a few weeks later, the back left did the same this time causing the vehicle to pull, drive hard and smoke to be emitted from the wheel. Now several months later the front passenger side needs to be replaced too.

Filed Apr 11, 2020 · Engine · 60,117 miles · NJ

2016 jeep wrangler jku with 60119 miles at discovery of issues by dealership. Chrysler was to cover maintenance on blown head engine head gaskets following inspection. On 23feb20 I noticed excessive vapor coming out of my exhaust on my way home, I checked my coolant and oil to see if there were any problems finding low coolant levels however it was still within normal range. It was determined my head gasket was damaged and a repair was necessary. The dealership recommended the additional replacement of the radiator which chrysler was informed of given terms for covering the repair of the vehicle as the failure occurred right at warranty. I found the engine was still having a problem with air in the radiator/coolant line and immediately took my vehicle back to the dealership for a coolant purge. During inspection the chrysler master mechanic noticed the main coolant fan was not operating as expected. The main coolant fan operation was intermittent which would have caused a long term overheating as the root cause failure of the head gasket which was to determined by the chrysler facility to have been failing over the last 10,000 miles. Chrysler was contacted and approved maintenance as with the other failed items. I contacted world jeep again and was able to start my vehicle and drive it to the dealership for maintenance inspection. Dealership found gasket installed was defective, the heater core was clogged unable to provide heat in the cab and the engine had a knocking noise. Chrysler was contacted to recommend course of action which is the replacement of the engine. Chrysler has changed case managers 4 times and has been difficult to receive a response back by myself or the jeep dealership. Chrysler is now refusing to cover any of the work they had previously agreed to help cover and are only willing to assist with 50% of the repair costs of the engine replacement.

Filed Aug 31, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · CO

When starting vehicle in stationary parking lot, lights flashed. I shut ignition down and took key out and engine continued to run, overheated, began smoking, and antifreeze spilled on ground. Engine continued to run until battery was fully disconnected by fire department.

Filed Aug 19, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 17,978 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep wrangler. While driving 35 MPH, the ABS and traction warning indicators illuminated. The contact lost control of the vehicle and swerved off the road. The transmission revved and the rpms went all the way up. The vehicle was taken to premier cape cod jeep (460 yarmouth rd, hyannis, ma 02601, (508) 815-5000) to be diagnosed, but the dealer would not service the vehicle due to the warranty issues and they were also booked for weeks with appointments. The vehicle was also taken to heller jeep (635 mill st route 6, marion, ma 02738, (508) 748-0019) where it was diagnosed that the ABS and traction sensors needed to be repaired. The dealer further stated that the engine overheated and leaked coolant and the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 17,978.

Filed Jan 4, 2018 · Engine · 25,126 miles · PA

Head gaskets had to be replaced at 25712 miles in july 2017. Currently still losing coolant. Fca tech advisor states there is nothing wrong. Photo attached is from january 5,2018. I have submitted documentation to fca in regards to the ongoing loss. Fca is requesting another dealer visit, this would be the fourth since the gaskets were replaced. Carfax report for every visit is depleting the value due the all the red flags.