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2019 Jeep Wrangler recalls & problems

The 2019 Jeep Wrangler has 9 safety recalls and 747 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (447 complaints).

Recalls9safety recalls
Complaints747filed by owners
Crashes · fires10 · 11reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths8 · 0reported in complaints
2019 Jeep Wrangler in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Back over preventionSep 12, 2024

Sensing system › Camera

Recall 24V67600046 vehicles

Problem
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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
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, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.

Components: Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera; Exterior lighting › Brake lights

Electrical systemSep 5, 2024

Instrument cluster/panel

Recall 24V65200032,863 vehicles

Problem
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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
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.
Fix
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 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
Power trainFeb 23, 2023

Clutch assembly

Recall 23V11600069,201 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Fix
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 US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Power trainJan 28, 2021

Clutch assembly

Recall 21V02800042,887 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Fix
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 plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
Seat beltsSep 24, 2020

Front › Retractor

Recall 20V5800002,114 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Fix
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.

Components: Seat belts › Front › Retractor; Seat belts

Back over preventionSep 10, 2020

Sensing system › Camera

Recall 20V191000319,610 vehicles

Problem
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 vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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 as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Power trainMar 3, 2020

Clutch assembly

Recall 20V12400033,237 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Fix
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 Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.
SteeringMar 14, 2019

Steering

Recall 19V20100052 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix
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 service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V29.
StructureSep 28, 2018

Frame and members

Recall 18V67500018,055 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability.
Risk
An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
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 may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA5.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2019 Jeep Wrangler 2 DR 4WD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4 DR 4WD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk26.7%

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Wrangler 4WD Hybrid

24mpg combined
City / highway23 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

Wrangler Unlimited 4WD Hybrid

22mpg combined
City / highway22 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Wrangler 4WD

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Wrangler 4WD

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Wrangler Unlimited 4WD

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Wrangler Unlimited 4WD

19mpg combined
City / highway17 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
SteeringLinkages › Tie rod assembly; Steering wheel /handle bar › Hand heater/cooler4474012,175 mi
Electrical systemInstrument cluster/panel; 12v/24v/48v battery15333217,800 mi
SuspensionRear13300012,725 mi
Power trainDriveline › Differential unit; Clutch assembly8016037,250 mi
Unknown or other640205,900 mi
Engine4517112,000 mi
Service brakes301005,981 mi
Visibility/wiper290007,671 mi
Wheels2801013,750 mi
StructureBody; Interior panels › Sun visor220006,750 mi
Vehicle speed control181004,040 mi
Fuel/propulsion system9000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations