2016 Jeep Wrangler Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD
Body / Chassis :	Ladder frame
Production Years for Series :	2007 -
Weight :	3760 lbs \| 1705.507 kg
MPG City :	17
MPG Highway :	21

Engine & Transmission

V 6 60-degree \| Vee-Type
Displacement :	3604 cc \| 219.9 cu in. \| 3.6 L.
Power :	285 HP (209.76 KW) @ 6400 RPM
Torque :	260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	10.2:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
Redline :	6600 RPM

Transmission:
5 Automatic W5A580; with Overdrive , 6 Manual NSG 370 with Overdrive

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.59
2nd Gear :	2.19
3rd Gear :	1.41
4th Gear :	1
5th Gear :	0.83

Handling

Recall

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
NHTSA Campaign ID	24V196000
Summary	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain right hand drive 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Debris contamination may cause the clockspring to fail, preventing the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.
Consequence	An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the clockspring, steering wheel back cover, and steering column shrouds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 27B.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20090429
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V018000
Summary	Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence	In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20100216
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V288000
Summary	Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Consequence	Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20101013
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V680000
Summary	Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Consequence	A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy	FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20150616
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V734000
Summary	Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. In certain crash conditions, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled until it detaches before a signal can be received by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
Consequence	If the ORC module does not receive a signal from the front impact sensor, both frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the front impact sensor wiring and relocate the impact sensor branch, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S76.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler? A: The 2016 Jeep Wrangler has a wheelbase size of 95.40 inches.

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Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Jeep Wrangler have?A: The 2016 Jeep Wrangler has 41.30 inches of headroom.

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Q: What engine did the 2016 Jeep Wrangler have? A: The engine powering the 2016 Jeep Wrangler was a V 6Vee-Type (3604 cc | 219.9 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 285 HP (209.76 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4800 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 2016 Jeep Wrangler have? A: The 2016 Jeep Wrangler had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Automatic W5A580; with Overdrive, 6 speed Manual NSG 370 with Overdrive.