2019 Jeep Wrangler: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 1036 complaints
1036
Total Complaints
5,500mi
Median Mileage
Steering
Top Issue
16
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

600 25th Percentile
5,500 Median Mileage
15,345 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Steering
435
Suspension
131
Electrical System
119
Power Train
72
Unknown Or Other
60
Engine
38
Visibility/Wiper
29
Wheels
28
Service Brakes
22
Body
20

Severity Assessment

16
Crashes
12
Fires
12
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"JEEP WANDERS BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN LANES. THE AMOUNT OF EFFORT TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT IS EXHAUSTING."
"VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER SINCE OCTOBER WITH WHAT I HAVE FOUND BY RESEARCH TO BE CALLED A "DEATH WOBBLE" THE VEHICLE SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLE AROUND CORNER AND OVER BUMPS AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN. I HAVE CONTACTED JEEP CUSTOMER SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES PER WEEK SINCE THIS HAS STARTED WITH ZERO RESOLUTION. I ..."
"VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER SINCE OCTOBER WITH WHAT I HAVE FOUND BY RESEARCH TO BE CALLED A "DEATH WOBBLE" THE VEHICLE SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLE AROUND CORNER AND OVER BUMPS AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN. I HAVE CONTACTED JEEP CUSTOMER SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES PER WEEK SINCE THIS HAS STARTED WITH ZERO RESOLUTION. I ..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Steering 435 complaints
25th: 117 mi Median: 2,000 mi 75th: 11,361 mi
Suspension 131 complaints
25th: 4,292 mi Median: 12,450 mi 75th: 17,750 mi
Electrical System 119 complaints
25th: 5,250 mi Median: 11,657 mi 75th: 43,250 mi
Power Train 72 complaints
25th: 7,082 mi Median: 36,000 mi 75th: 63,101 mi
Unknown Or Other 60 complaints
25th: 2,091 mi Median: 5,900 mi 75th: 11,500 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

FL: 104 CA: 101 TX: 97 PA: 60 VA: 43 NY: 42 MA: 39 GA: 38 MI: 37 IL: 34

Who Files Complaints?

0.7%
Original Owners
99.3%
Second+ Owners

Jeep Wrangler — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
19901056
19911005
19921007
199313410
199418417
199525936
199754846
199840128
199926216
200031124
200123525
200213922
200313011
200428127
200575612
20068529
200779122
2008125125
200949210
201089826
201167216
2012127535
2013102724
201483032
201563221
201661837
201740525
2018256638
202074525
2021141439
202255628
202351116
2024122118
2025874

Active Recalls (9)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Frame And Members
Campaign 18V675000 | 28/09/2018
An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Steering
Campaign 19V201000 | 14/03/2019
If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
Seat Belts
Campaign 20V580000 | 24/09/2020
In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
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.
Camera
Campaign 20V191000 | 10/09/2020
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 ser
Clutch Assembly
Campaign 21V028000 | 28/01/2021
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.
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 notifica
Clutch Assembly
Campaign 20V124000 | 03/03/2020
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.
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.
Clutch Assembly
Campaign 23V116000 | 23/02/2023
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.
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 expa
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Campaign 24V652000 | 05/09/2024
An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Camera
Campaign 24V676000 | 12/09/2024
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.
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 custo

Protect Your Steering System

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Get a wheel alignment annually or after hitting a significant pothole
  • Don't hold the steering wheel at full lock for more than a few seconds
  • Check power steering fluid monthly on hydraulic systems
  • Address wandering, vibration, or play in the wheel promptly
  • Replace worn tie rod ends before they cause tire wear

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28