2016 Jeep Wrangler: windshield wiper failure

6 of the 464 complaints about the 2016 Jeep Wrangler describe windshield wiper failure.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Windshield wiper failure by model year

2024
3
2023
2
2022
1
2021
5
2020
7
2019
24
2018
20
2017
3
2016
6
2015
2
2014
11
2013
12
2012
35
2011
8
2010
16
2009
7
2008
67
2007
21
2006
1
2005
3
2004
1
2001
1
1998
2
1997
1

What owners say

Filed Nov 6, 2025 · Airbags, Visibility · 132,552 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact recently replaced the windshield wiper motor due to a failure of the intermittent speed settings not functioning properly. The contact stated that after replacing the wiper motor, the contact was only able to use the wipers on the fast speed setting. An independent mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was taken to the shop for repair, or he could replace the wiper blade switch on the steering column. The contact repaired the vehicle himself. The contact stated that after the repair was completed, while driving out of the driveway at approximately 2 MPH, the driver's side front air bag deployed. The contact followed the instructions to install the wiper blade switch carefully. The contact was still only able to use the wipers on the fast speed setting. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,552.

Filed Jun 19, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · WV

My first issue is my windshield wiper fluid only works or comes out once every couple days. My 2nd issue is my TPM system has been blinking and does not show the pressure on very hot days. Both issues have been going on for over a year. 3rd issue is I can no longer use the AM/FM radio. 4th issue is my brakes went out due to a faulty rear passenger side brake hose in March. Over the past 2 weeks something has been wrong with using my brakes. Today I just found out both front brake hoses are defective. Due to these defective hoses, my rotors also need to be replaced. My automotive mechanic said this is very common. My car only has 54k miles on it. I feel like these issues should not be happening on a car that only has 54K miles on it. I feel like many children are in danger because of these hoses being defective. What if a parent has this happen and they are unable to stop on the interstate or anywhere really. I almost wrecked when my brakes went out in March, but luckily I was able to stop before hitting anything. The car behind me almost hit me as well. Can you please investigate these issues as soon as possible before anyone gets seriously hurt. Thank you.

Filed Dec 16, 2022 · Electrical · TX · fire

I started my Jeep. After a few minutes I could smell smoke and something burning. The alarm started going off, wipers came on, radio etc. smoke came inside cab . I tried to shut everything off but it wasn’t working. I started seeing flames around the hood. My husband was able to disconnect the battery and the fire died out. Insurance would not cover it and said it was electrical. The fuse box was melted and wire harnesses. The vehicle was right by our garage and could’ve caught our house on fire. My son and I were in the vehicle when the fire started. Thank God we weren’t hurt. I did report this but was told it wasn’t Jeeps fault. A week later another jeep caught fire in the small town I live in. Something isn’t right.

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 58,000 miles · KY

2016 jeep wrangler 4x4 experiencing electrical issues. The wipers stay on at all times, wiper switch does not work. Lights stay on at all times, switch does not work. Horn does not work. Blinkers do no work. High/low beam also inoperable. Dash lights extremely low, can barely see them and we are 35 yr old owners with good 20/25 vision. For lack of better words or mechanical terms, having a vehicle with this specific issue is like driving something possessed. Tipm on this vehicles are known to be faulty and fca has agreed to recall certain vehicles with similar issues. The vehicle was stationary when issued came to light.

Filed Nov 3, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 26,000 miles · PA

Engine dies when driving. Windshield wipers come on tpm light comes on then engine dies. Sometimes when driving the wipers come on, tpm light, then car slowes but recovers or dies completly. When starting car turn key to start and the starter continues when you let go of key. Was driving in the rain, jeep dies was able to get to side of highway and I had it towed (aaa) to jeep service, they replaced the battery and tipm. I attempted to pick up next day after it was repaired, but they could not get it to start.. Dtc codesu0127 lost comm with the tire press monitor mod. Dtc b2305, wiper park switch input circuit high (stuck high). Happens when first starting, on back roads and on the highway

Filed Oct 16, 2017 · Electrical · 25,000 miles · PA

Engine dies when driving. Windshield wipers come on tpm light comes on then engine dies. Sometimes when driving the wipers come on, tpm light, then car slowes but recovers. When starting car turn key to start and the starter continues when you let go of key. Have appt with jeep, they say they may or may not be able to fix if they can reproduce. Dtc codesu0127 lost comm with the tire press monitor mod. Dtc b2305, wiper park switch input circuit high (stuck high). Happens when first starting, on back roads and on the highway. Been happening for 3 months but getting worse