What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2019 Jeep Wrangler

No clear pattern

20.4% of complaints about the 2019 Jeep Wrangler arrived in its first year of service. That is an unusual figure for a 2019 vehicle, but with only 1,091 complaints on record the sample is too small to call it a pattern — the margin of error covers the range where ordinary vehicles sit. The figures below are reported without a verdict. The most-reported system is steering (444 complaints), typically at 1.3 yr or about 2,300 miles.

Complaints
1,091
Median age at failure
2.5 yr
Median mileage
5,743 n=538
Crash / fire / tow
4.5% of reports
Safety recalls
9

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Steering
444 reports · 2,300 mi
1.3 yr
1.4%
Electrical system
151 reports · 17,800 mi
5.6 yr
6.6%
Suspension
132 reports · 13,000 mi
2.3 yr
0.8%
Power train
78 reports · 38,500 mi
4.5 yr
10.3%
Other
63 reports · 5,900 mi
4.3 yr
3.2%
Engine
44 reports · 12,000 mi
4.3 yr
20.5%
Visibility / wipers
29 reports · 7,843 mi
2.5 yr
0%
Wheels
28 reports · 15,000 mi
2.3 yr
3.6%
Service brakes
27 reports · 6,000 mi
5.8 yr
3.7%
Structure
22 reports · 9,000 mi
2.6 yr
0%
Speed control
18 reports · 4,800 mi
5.2 yr
11.1%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

24V676000 2024-09-12
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.

24V652000 2024-09-05
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

23V116000 2023-02-23
Power train:clutch assembly

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

21V028000 2021-01-28
Power train:clutch assembly

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

20V580000 2020-09-24
Seat belts

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.

In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

20V191000 2020-09-10
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

20V124000 2020-03-03
Power train:clutch assembly

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

19V201000 2019-03-14
Steering

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.

If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

18V675000 2018-09-28
Structure:frame and members

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability.

An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Steering 20 mi 2 mo in service
JEEP WANDERS BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN LANES. THE AMOUNT OF EFFORT TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT IS EXHAUSTING.
Steering 14,123 mi 1 mo in service
VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER SINCE OCTOBER WITH WHAT I HAVE FOUND BY RESEARCH TO BE CALLED A "DEATH WOBBLE" THE VEHICLE SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLE AROUND CORNER AND OVER BUMPS AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN. I HAVE CONTACTED JEEP CUSTOMER SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES PER WEEK SINCE THIS HAS STARTED WITH ZERO RESOLUTION. I ATTACHED SERVICE RECORDS OF WHAT THEY HAVE TRIED TO FIX AND HASNT WORKED. I NEED HELP.
Steering mileage not reported 3 mo in service
CAR AS A VERY OBVIOUS STEERING PLAY, MORE OBVIOUS AT SPEED ABOVE 40MPH. THE JEEP IS HARD TO KEEP ON LANE IN NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING AND DANGEROUS.
Suspension 14,123 mi 1 mo in service
VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER SINCE OCTOBER WITH WHAT I HAVE FOUND BY RESEARCH TO BE CALLED A "DEATH WOBBLE" THE VEHICLE SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLE AROUND CORNER AND OVER BUMPS AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN. I HAVE CONTACTED JEEP CUSTOMER SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES PER WEEK SINCE THIS HAS STARTED WITH ZERO RESOLUTION. I ATTACHED SERVICE RECORDS OF WHAT THEY HAVE TRIED TO FIX AND HASNT WORKED. I NEED HELP.

Other Wrangler model years

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