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2019 Jeep Wrangler Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 9 NHTSA recalls and 709 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2019 Jeep Wrangler

The 2019 Jeep Wrangler is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

9
NHTSA Recalls
9 recalls on record
709
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crashes + Injuries
8 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Jeep Wrangler (9)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Jeep dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V675000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V201000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V580000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V191000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V028000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V124000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V116000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V652000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V676000
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Jeep Wrangler

Based on 709 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
438
Electrical System
78
Power Train
53
Suspension
33
Unknown Or Other
29
Visibility/wiper
20
Structure
15
Engine
10
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Jeep Wrangler — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

2013 645 complaints 2014 642 complaints 2015 446 complaints 2016 446 complaints 2017 302 complaints 2018 1,783 complaints 2019 709 complaints 2020 586 complaints 2021 860 complaints 2022 348 complaints 2023 312 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2017, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Jeep Wrangler

Is the 2019 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Jeep Wrangler has 9 recalls and 709 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Wrangler have?
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler has 9 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler are: Steering, Electrical System, Power Train, Suspension. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Jeep Wrangler safe to buy?
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 9 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Jeep Wrangler should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Jeep Wrangler are: 2017, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.