KnownCarProblems2019 Jeep Wrangler Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 746 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the steering (60% of complaints, typically around 2,000 miles). It is 5th of 27 Wrangler model years by number of complaints and has 9 recalls.
Most common 2019 Jeep Wrangler problems
Steering
447 complaints · 60%Half of these problems showed up before 2,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages, steering wheel /handle bar.
New Wrangler wanders on road and is difficult to keep in lane. Tried adjusting air in tires to multiple pressures with little to no improvement. Took to atlantic dodge/Jeep and was told "drives comparable to other wranglers with electric steering and similar tires. I do not think it is normal to constantly have to…
Steering has about a 2 inch dead spot in the middle where when you turn the wheel and the steering does not respond. It also has a "wandering" over the road that gets amplified with the dead spot. You wind up constantly doing small steering corrections to compensate and it gets tiring to do so. Feel like you are…
Electrical
151 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, 12v/24v/48v battery, horn.
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. While driving 30 MPH and making a left turn, the forward collision warning chimed and a visual indicator illuminated; however, there was no object in front of the vehicle. The automatic braking system engaged and caused another vehicle to rear end the contact's vehicle. The…
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH the vehicle started to vibrate abnormally without warning. The vehicle was driven to the residence and parked. Two days later while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed bayside chrysler Jeep…
Suspension
133 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 12,500 miles. Parts named most often: rear.
While driving 70 on interstate 95 the vehicle started to shake immensely. Had to immediately bring the vehicle to a speed of 35 to stop. This almost caused an accident with the vehicle behind as they had to brake and veer into another lane to avoid it. I am in palm beach fl and will be bringing to dealer right away.…
When on freeway at 60-70 MPH, steering wheel begins to vibrate violently. Once speed is reduced, it stops. Has happened 4 times within last 6 months, once while being towed behind motorhome. Also described by many others as "death wobble".
Transmission
80 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 37,500 miles. Parts named most often: driveline, clutch assembly.
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v116000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the dealer had previously repaired the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 23v116000 (power train); however, the failure occurred after the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "service…
Other or unspecified
64 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 6,000 miles.
My driver's side visor broke 2 weeks after purchasing, it was replaced, now my passenger side visor has broken too. It is the joint that holds it to the ceiling. The dealer is stating that I broke it intentionally, all my wife did was pull it down to look in the mirror and it broke.. This is a very poor design. I have…
Once I hit a speed of 70mph on the highway and if I hit the slightest bump, my entire Jeep starts to shake violently. If I keep my foot on the gas at my steady speed, it just gets worse. The only thing I can do is take my foot off the gas, hold on for dear life, and hope I don't crash bc at that point I have no…
Engine
49 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 16,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Went to store jeepnqouldnt start, battery checked ok....went to work tried to leave it wouldnt start checked fuses they r good... Drove it home just fine after getting it started my tapping the metal by the fuse box..going to work 430 in the mornibg car stall completely shutting off again then started right back up...…
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while the vehicle was placed in tow mode, the vehicle would not start. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the…
Brakes
32 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 6,000 miles.
I recently rented a 2019 Jeep Wrangler from avis at mccarran airport in las vegas. The avis vehicle number was 90380010. The rental agreement number was 420140943. The vehicle had an aftermarket piece of electronic equipment installed by avis under the driver side dashboard, probably a GPS device of some kind. The…
Jeep is still loosing control when you go over any uneven pavement on highway going over 60mph after I did the recall almost killed my self, brakes brake extremly hard and dont stop without jerking you forward
Visibility and wipers
30 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles. Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system.
The windshields on the Jeep wranglers continue to be a bane of owners everywhere. They are much too easily chipped, cracked, and damaged otherwise because of the terrible lack of rake and aerodynamics to reflect small objects harmlessly off them like most other autos. They are also a visibility hazard as they attract…
Rear side windows on 2019 Jeep Wrangler blew out while at highway speeds, even when installed properly. On our Jeep, the window didn't completely fall out, so it was disconnected and was hanging. Others I have known have lost their windows on the highway and had to wait weeks or months for replacement windows because…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Jeep Wrangler recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by january 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed september 26, 2024. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is 77b.
Full defect summary
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."
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between october 3, 2024, and january 23, 2025. Owners may contact fca customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca's number for this recall is 30b.
Full defect summary
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."
Transmission: clutch assembly
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from november 16, 2023 through july 25, 2024. Owners may contact (fca US, llc) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US llc's number for this recall is 19a. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21v-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21v-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: clutch assembly
Risk: 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.
Fix: Fca US llc will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." fca has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of february 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 4, 2021.
Full defect summary
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.
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began november 12, 2020. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is w67.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an over-the-air (OTA) update available as of may 1, 2020. The recall began april 27, 2020. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is w30-w37.
Full defect summary
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."
Transmission: clutch assembly
Risk: 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.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began april 30, 2020. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is w12.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering
Risk: If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began april 5, 2019. Owners may contact fca US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is v29.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: frame and members
Risk: An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the track bar bracket welds, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin november 17, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ua5.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Frame weld deficiencies
Summary
On september 16, 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) granted defect petition dp18-004 and opened preliminary evaluation pe19-012 to investigate allegations of deficient frame welds and their potential safety related effects on 2018-2019 jeep wranglers. Due to a previous steering related recall that was caused by a misaligned weld on the front track bar (NHTSA recall no. 18v-675), odi decided to include reports of steering shimmy or wobble, loose steering, and steering stiction (loss of power steering) as part of this investigation and parent petition (dp18-004). Odi received information from the vehicle manufacturer fiat chrysler automobiles (fca) via information request letters
Frame weld deficiencies
Summary
In a letter received on october 24, 2018, a citizen petitioned the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) to initiate a safety defect investigation into frame weld deficiencies on model year (my) 2018 'jl' jeep wrangler vehicles. The petitioner described a broad list of frame weld deficiencies, including porous welds, excessive slag, lack of weld penetration, over penetration of welds, overweld or weld drip, and weld splash. The weld defects are allegedly located at a variety of locations on the frame assembly.on november 16, 2018, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a defect petition (dp18-004) to evaluate whether to grant or deny the petition. On march 8, 2019,
Questions about the 2019 Jeep Wrangler
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (447 complaints, typically around 2,000 miles); electrical (151 complaints, typically around 18,000 miles); suspension (133 complaints, typically around 12,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Wrangler have?
- 9 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 12, 2024 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Jeep Wrangler?
- It is 5th of 27 Wrangler model years by number of complaints, with 746 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.