2016 Jeep Wrangler Specs
The 2016 Wrangler comes with the 285 hp 3.6L Pentastar V6, a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, as a two-door or a four-door Unlimited. Jeep rates the Unlimited to tow up to 3,500 lb and the two-door up to 2,000 lb.
1 version · JK (JK) · Updated Oct 2026
- Oil capacity
- 6.0 qt
- Tire size
- P225/75R16
- MPG combined
- 18 mpg
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Recalls #recalls
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Clockspring may fail on RHD models
NHTSA 24V196000 · Mar 14, 2024 · Driver air bag clockspring (right-hand drive)
On right-hand-drive Wranglers, debris may contaminate the clockspring so the driver air bag may not deploy in a crash.
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Seat belt buckle strap may break on RHD models
NHTSA 19V680000 · Sep 26, 2019 · Driver seat belt buckle (right-hand drive)
On right-hand-drive Wranglers, the driver seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
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Air bag inflator may explode
NHTSA 19V018000 · Jan 15, 2019 · Passenger front air bag inflator
When the frontal air bag deploys, excessive internal pressure may make the inflator explode and throw metal fragments at the occupants.
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Front air bags may not deploy in some crashes
NHTSA 16V734000 · Oct 13, 2016 · Front impact sensor wiring
On Wranglers built June 16, 2015 to August 14, 2016, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled loose in certain crashes before its signal reaches the air bag controller, so the front air bags and seat belt pretensioners may not deploy.
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Clockspring may fail on RHD models
NHTSA 16V288000 · May 11, 2016 · Driver air bag clockspring (right-hand drive)
On right-hand-drive Wranglers built February 16, 2010 to May 2, 2016, dust can contaminate the clockspring and make the air bag circuit fail.
FAQ
What is the lug nut torque on a 2016 Jeep Wrangler?
Jeep specifies 100 lb-ft (135 N·m) for the 1/2 x 20 lug nuts (19 mm socket).
How much can a 2016 Wrangler tow?
Up to 3,500 lb for the four-door Unlimited with the Max Tow Package and 2,000 lb for the two-door, according to Jeep's 2016 brochure.
How big is the gas tank on a 2016 Wrangler?
18.6 gallons on two-door models and 22.5 gallons on four-door Unlimited models.
How much does a 2016 Wrangler weigh?
Edmunds lists 3,760 lb for the two-door Sport and 4,075 lb for the Unlimited Sport, both with the 6-speed manual.
What changed on the 2016 Wrangler?
Nothing in the specifications listed here: the 2016 owner's manual gives the same oil and coolant capacities and lug nut torque as the 2015 manual, and Jeep's brochure the same 285 hp and 260 lb-ft.
Sources: 2016 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual (Seventh Edition, 16JK72-126-AG), 2016 Jeep Wrangler brochure (horsepower, torque, towing), Edmunds 2016 Jeep Wrangler features & specs (base tire and wheel size, curb weight), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.