2019 Jeep Wrangler problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (319) · Suspension (104) · Electrical System (51)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
395 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (9)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2024-09-12 · campaign 24V676000 · 46 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2024-09-05 · campaign 24V652000 · 32,863 vehicles
Defect: 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 Train:clutch Assembly 2023-02-23 · campaign 23V116000 · 69,201 vehicles
Defect: 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 Train:clutch Assembly 2021-01-28 · campaign 21V028000 · 42,887 vehicles
Defect: 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 Belts:front:retractor 2020-09-24 · campaign 20V580000 · 2,114 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2020-09-10 · campaign 20V191000 · 319,610 vehicles
Defect: 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 Fe
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 Train:clutch Assembly 2020-03-03 · campaign 20V124000 · 33,237 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Steering 2019-03-14 · campaign 19V201000 · 52 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Structure:frame And Members 2018-09-28 · campaign 18V675000 · 18,055 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (837)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-10-17 · 08-298-26 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
instrument panel cluster (ipc) blank xz1 warranty extension customers may experience the following: symptom: ● a blank electronic vehicle information center (evic) in the ipc. no information is displayed for the fuel level, temperature gauge, odometer, outside temperature, prndl and optional digital
Electrical System 2026-10-09 · 08-364-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: drivetrain control module (dtcm) updates customers must experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle must symptom: exhibit/set the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc): ● c147b-92 - front axle disconnect sensor performance or incorrect operation customers may
Electrical System 2026-10-09 · 08-364-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: drivetrain control module (dtcm) updates customers must experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle must symptom: exhibit/set the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc): ● c147b-92 - front axle disconnect sensor performance or incorrect operation customers may
Power Train 2026-09-30 · S2621000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the customer may complain about a popping noise, grinding noise, or an intermittent no reverse or forward transmission engagement. the tech may find damaged and/or worn transmission output shaft splines (850re transmission only)
Structure:body 2026-09-08 · 9100900 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
passive entry o/s dr handle prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform star online s2623000040.
Engine 2026-08-26 · 9100363 Rev 3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
turbocharger kit please note that many turbo components are serviceable separately and full turbo replacement may not be required. if the turbo is being inspected for: noise/rattle: inspect heat shield fasteners for looseness and check the wastegate actuator/linkage for binding. the actuator kit is
Showing the 6 most recent of 837 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-27 · Electrical System“ voltage regulator chip failure can cause the engine to stall or fail to start completely. interior dashboard lights and dome lights along w/ windshield wipers going off without prompted happen after vehicle shutoff. had to jump it to begin to start at times. similar to recall u87.…”
2026-10-16 · Unknown Or Other“cluster panel failed. dashboard is completely dark (ie. no speedometer, fuel guage. etc)…”
2026-10-15 · Power Train · 🔥 fire“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 children in car seats in the rea…”
2026-10-13 · Electrical System · 81,000 mi“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 visible. the vehicle was taken …”
2026-10-12 · Suspension“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 steering, antilock brakes, speedom…”
2026-09-28 · Steering · 59,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2019 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45-50 mph northbound on the hutchinson river parkway, the steering wheel failed to operate as needed. the vehicle was uncontrollable and started drifting towards the left before crashing into the highway barrier. the message “electronic driver assist” was dis…”
2026-09-24 · Power Train“the 48-volt lithium-ion etorque hybrid battery pack (mopar power pack unit/ppu) on my 2019 jeep wrangler sahara unlimited (~55k miles) failed. the failed component may be available on video by the dealership. check engine light first appeared early xxx. earliest dealership appointment was late august 2026. at that visit, dealer diagnosed dtcs p0a9…”
2026-09-23 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection“my 2019 jeep wrangler has experienced a failure of the blind spot monitoring system. the vehicle repeatedly displays a “blind spot alert temporarily unavailable” warning, causing the blind spot detection system to become unavailable while driving. the vehicle was inspected and diagnosed by an authorized jeep dealership. diagnostic trouble codes we…”
2026-09-17 · Service Brakes“the left front brake line has failed and needed replacement on 2 occasions. the brake line gets a restriction that causes the vehicle to veer to the right under braking. it also is causing uneven rotor and caliper ware resulting in a high pitched squeal under load. …”
2026-09-17 · Service Brakes“the contact owns a 2019 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, one of the brake calipers locked up, causing the vehicle to veer from side to side during acceleration. the vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, where a technician diagnosed it with a seized brake caliper. due to the constant dragging, th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.