2016 Jeep Wrangler specs & fitment
JK. The 2016 Jeep Wrangler has bolt pattern 5x127 (71.5 mm bore), towing up to 3,500 lb, oil 5W-20, tires P225/75R16, P255/70R18 and more.
Wheels & bolt pattern
- Bolt pattern
- 5x127 (5x5.0")
- Lug count
- 5
- Center bore
- 71.5 mm
Applies across the JK; based on 12 source records from other years of this generation.
Source: ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (CC BY 4.0). How to read a bolt pattern.
Engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Horsepower | Fuel | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 290 | Regular Gasoline | 16–17 | 20–21 | 18 | 4-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov; horsepower from EPA fuel-economy test-car data.
Towing capacity
Maximum trailer weight ranges up to 3,500 lb, depending on configuration. Wrangler towing capacity by year · what GCWR and tongue weight mean
| Configuration | Max trailer | Tongue | GCWR | Required | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L/Manual, 4WD, Two-Door, Sport, 3.21 axle | 2,000 lb | 200 lb | 6,900 lb | — | 2016 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 560 |
| 3.6L/Manual, 4WD, Two-Door, Sport, 3.73 axle | 3,500 lb | 350 lb | 8,400 lb | — | 2016 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 560 |
| 3.6L/Automatic, 4WD, Two-Door, Sport, 3.21 axle | 2,000 lb | 200 lb | 6,900 lb | — | 2016 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 560 |
| 3.6L/Automatic, 4WD, Two-Door, Sport, 3.73 axle | 3,500 lb | 350 lb | 8,400 lb | — | 2016 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 560 |
Tire sizes
| Size | Trim | Source |
|---|---|---|
| P225/75R16 | Sport | 2016 Jeep Wrangler Specifications (FCA/Stellantis media spec sheet), p. 7 |
| P255/70R18 | Sahara | 2016 Jeep Wrangler Specifications (FCA/Stellantis media spec sheet), p. 7 |
| LT255/75R17 | Rubicon | 2016 Jeep Wrangler Specifications (FCA/Stellantis media spec sheet), p. 7 |
Engine oil type & capacity
| Engine | Oil grade | Capacity with filter | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Engine | 5W-20 | 6.0 qt (5.6 L) | 2016 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 672; 2016 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, p. 612 |
Battery & wiper blades
- Battery (3.6L (JK))
- Group 48 (H6) low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Wrangler battery size
- Wiper blades
- Driver 15", passenger 15" third-party Rain-X Blade Size Finder: 2016 Jeep Wrangler
Verify group size on your battery label or owner's manual before purchasing.
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 152.8–173.2 in (3880–4400 mm)
- Width
- 73.6–74.0 in
- Height
- 70.9–72.4 in
- Wheelbase
- 95.3–116.1 in
- Curb weight
- 3785–4341 lb
6 body/drive variants measured by Transport Canada (Canadian Vehicle Specifications).
Safety: recalls, complaints, crash ratings
- Recalls
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 461
| Tested variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Jeep Wrangler 4DR 4WD | — | — | — | 3 |
| 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR 4WD | — | — | — | 3 |
Recall campaigns (5)
- 24V196000 2024-03-14: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
- 19V680000 2019-09-26: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- 19V018000 2019-01-15: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 16V734000 2016-10-13: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
- 16V288000 2016-05-11: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs.