2019 Jeep Wrangler Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. Part of Generation 4 (JL) — 2018–present.

20182020
Complaints
1,037
Crashes
16
Fires
12
Injuries
12
Fatalities
Recalls
21

Worst 2019 Jeep Wrangler Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1435 complaints

STEERING

Avg mileage:7,618 mi
Crash-related:3
#2131 complaints

SUSPENSION

Avg mileage:13,519 mi
#3120 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:24,392 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
STEERING43537,618 mi
SUSPENSION13113,519 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1203224,392 mi
POWER TRAIN721439,256 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER6027,180 mi
ENGINE381324,491 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER2913,715 mi
WHEELS28112,694 mi
SERVICE BRAKES2216,439 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY206,740 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL18124,354 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)918,525 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM811,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL784,429 mi
SEAT BELTS6285,000 mi
SEATS66,240 mi
AIR BAGS42
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING355,350 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS214,250 mi
BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM130,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE175,000 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1117,800 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE118,000 mi
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT1120,000 mi
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER1

Recalls for 2019 Jeep Wrangler

21 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~541,365 vehicles.

24V676000BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
~46 affected

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."

24V676000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
~46 affected

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."

24V652000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
~32,863 affected

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."

23V116000POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
~69,201 affected

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.

21V028000POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
~42,887 affected

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.

20V580000SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
~2,114 affected

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.

20V580000SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
~2,114 affected

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.

20V580000SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
~2,114 affected

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.

20V580000SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
~2,114 affected

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.

20V580000SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
~2,114 affected

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.

+ 11 more recalls

Other Jeep Wrangler Years

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