2019 Jeep Wrangler Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 9 NHTSA recalls and 746 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2019 Jeep Wrangler
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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9
NHTSA Recalls
9 recalls on record
746
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crash Reports
11 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.
🔧 Structure: Frame And Members
An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Steering
If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Seat Belts
In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: 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….
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Power Train: Clutch Assembly
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.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Power Train: Clutch Assembly
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.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Power Train: Clutch Assembly
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.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
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,…
Remedy: 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,…
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Jeep Wrangler
Based on 746 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Jeep Wrangler — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2017 — 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 recall campaigns and 746 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2018.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
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