Jeep WRANGLER - 2016
134.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2016 is 154.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Jeep WRANGLER, model year 2016.
Sample size: 361 cars, 846 tests and 1,134 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 361 cars
The 2016 Jeep Wrangler displays an overall defect rate of 134 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 11% lower than the average for its year at 151 defects per 100. Notably, it excels in the areas of Wheels, Suspensions & Axles, and Body/Structure, showing significantly fewer issues than the average. However, it faces challenges in categories such as Steering, Lights & Electrics, and Equipment, where it has a higher defect rate compared to the average car. The defect rates increase with mileage, particularly in the highest mileage bracket, indicating a trend that may affect older models more severely. Overall, while the Wrangler performs better in some areas, it has specific weaknesses that may warrant attention.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 361 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 15.1% better
66.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 78.2 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▼ 77.8% worse
14.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
Visibility
▲ 13.3% better
13.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.0 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 85.0% worse
47.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.4 / 100 tests
- A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 39.6% better
96.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 159.4 / 100 tests
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 56.0% better
4.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 115.2% worse
7.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.3 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 76.1% worse
19.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.3 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 108
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 104
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 82
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 64
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 63
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 53
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 51
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 50
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 29
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Serious faults (Top 10)
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 7