2019 Jeep Wrangler problems and complaints
Owners have filed 745 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The most-reported areas: Steering (447), Electrical System (151), Suspension (133).
Key takeaways
- 745 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 11 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 447 | 60% |
| Electrical System | 151 | 20% |
| Suspension | 133 | 18% |
| Power Train | 80 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 63 | 8% |
| Engine | 45 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 29 | 4% |
| Wheels | 28 | 4% |
| Structure | 22 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 2% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Jeep Wrangler 2 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-10-15
On [XXX], my 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (2.0L turbo) caught fire in the engine compartment while driving, at approximately 101,437 miles. The fire started near the turbocharger and heat shield area. There were no injuries, but the vehicle was moving on a public road with four occupants, including two young ch...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-13
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the instrument panel cluster suddenly went black. The contact pulled to the side of the road and waited for a family member to follow closely behind to ensure a safe drive, as essential driving information was no longer v...
Steering,suspension,service Brakes - filed 2026-10-12
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 55 mph my power stee...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.