repaired · 2024 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Jeep WranglerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 749 owner complaints about the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the steering. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-580 the manufacturer reports only 61% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Jeep Wrangler has problems
749 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
448Steering4 crash/fire/injury
153Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
134Suspension
81Power train7 crash/fire/injury
45Engine
30Service brakes
29Visibility/wiper
28Wheels
22Structure
7515 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 448 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 153 | 6 |
| Suspension | 134 | 0 |
| Power train | 81 | 7 |
| Engine | 45 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 30 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 29 | 0 |
| Wheels | 28 | 1 |
| Structure | 22 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 75 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2019 Jeep Wrangler recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: 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.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2022 Q3
Seat belts
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Steering
Risk. If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Structure: frame and members
Risk. An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
2kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 296 steering complaints. 99% were reported before 100,000 miles.
277under 30k miles293under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Wrangler year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wrangler median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Jeep Wrangler safety ratings
2019 Jeep Wrangler 2 DR 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, and the recalls they led to.
- Frame Weld DeficienciesNo recall
- Frame weld deficienciesNo recall
In owners' words
What Wrangler owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The Jeep shakes uncontrollably when driving over 50 mph. A rapid braking and speed reduction to under 30 mph will stop the shaking but it will occur again and again. Stellantis has built a completely unsafe car. I can no longer drive the vehicle on the highway or with my kids in the car. I want…
FCA US sent me a written warranty extension (15 years/150,000 miles) for the instrument panel cluster on my vehicle, covering a blank EVIC display with no digital speedometer, fuel level, temperature, odometer, or PRNDL. My vehicle has this condition intermittently. As I was traveling approximately…
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-50 MPH northbound on the Hutchinson River Parkway, the steering wheel failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was uncontrollable and started drifting towards the left before crashing into the highway…
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