What NHTSA's records show for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler: 749 owner complaints and 9 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Steering (448), Electrical System (153), Suspension (134). 10 complaints mention a crash and 11 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2019 Jeep Wrangler owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice
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What NHTSA's records show for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler: 749 owner complaints and 9 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Steering (448), Electrical System (153), Suspension (134). 10 complaints mention a crash and 11 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2019 Jeep Wrangler recalls and complaints at a glance
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns and 749 owner complaints for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The most-reported problem areas are Steering (448), Electrical System (153), Suspension (134). The most recent recall (NHTSA #24V676000, September 2024) covers the Back Over Prevention. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).
Recall campaigns
9
Owner complaints
749
Complaints mentioning a crash
10
Complaints mentioning a fire
11
Most-reported problem areas
Component
Complaints
Steering
448
Electrical System
153
Suspension
134
Power Train
81
Engine
45
Service Brakes
32
Recall campaigns
NHTSA #24V676000 — Back Over Prevention (September 2024): 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…
NHTSA #24V652000 — Electrical System (September 2024): 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…
NHTSA #23V116000 — Power Train (February 2023): 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.
NHTSA #21V028000 — Power Train (January 2021): 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.
NHTSA #20V580000 — Seat Belts (September 2020): 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.
NHTSA #20V191000 — Back Over Prevention (September 2020): 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…
NHTSA #20V124000 — Power Train (March 2020): 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.
NHTSA #19V201000 — Steering (March 2019): 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.
Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-11-07.
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