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2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited problems

Owners filed 746 complaints about the 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with NHTSA between Dec 2018 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is steering (447).

Complaints
746
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
10
Reported by owners
Fires
11
Reported by owners
Injuries
8
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Steering447
  2. Electrical system151
  3. Suspension133
  4. Power train80
  5. Engine45
  6. Service brakes30
  7. Visibility/wiper29
  8. Wheels28
  9. Structure22
  10. Vehicle speed control18
  11. Fuel/propulsion system9
  12. Electronic stability control (esc)9
  13. Seats7
  14. Forward collision avoidance6

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20183
2019208
2020132
202162
202266
202380
202462
202574
202659

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Steering

447 reports4 crashes
“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, speedometer, fuel gauge, traction control, all-wheel drive, and emergency brake warning lights came on/off. I actually lost power steering and was unable to turn the vehicle off. I reached out to Jeep and advised them of this and that I received the letter for the instrument panel cluster XZ1 and I thought this was related. I read the letter to them word for word, and they had the dealership perform the recall on my clutch. I didn't know until all of the same things happened again and I checked the receipt to confirm the work performed. I reached out to Jeep the same day and that was more than a week ago. I now have a new service transmission light. My vehicle is not safe to drive and they still don't even know why I called. My case number with Jeep is 98166358.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 12, 2026Steering, Suspension, Service brakesODI 11770524

Electrical system

151 reports3 crashes3 fires
“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 to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the instrument panel cluster had failed and required a complete assembly replacement. The vehicle was pending repair. The contact learned of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V652000 (Electrical System); however, the vehicle was not covered under the recall because the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 13, 2026Electrical systemODI 11770770

Suspension

133 reports
“The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact experienced the death wobble, and the vehicle started shaking violently. There was no warning light illuminated. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 50 MPH without the failure recurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the track bar had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the track bar had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 3, 2026SuspensionODI 11721727

Power train

80 reports1 crash6 fires
“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 rear, when the fire started. The vehicle had been returned to me four days earlier, after approximately 2.5 months at Preferred Chrysler Dodge Jeep of Muskegon, MI for a timing chain replacement. After the fire, I found that the coolant reservoir hose had come off its fitting, and the hose barb appears to have been broken and the hose pushed back on. Several under-hood trim fasteners were also missing. My best assessment is that coolant sprayed onto the hot turbo/exhaust components and ignited. The vehicle has not been altered since the fire and is available for inspection at Watson's in Ludington, MI. I reported the fire to the manufacturer. They directed me to take it to the local dealer, then instructed the dealer not to inspect or work on it. The case was escalated internally, but as of 10/15/2026 no manufacturer…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 15, 2026Power train, EngineFire reportedODI 11771426

Engine

45 reports1 crash7 fires
“2019 Jeep Wrangler JLU experienced intermittent CAN-C communication failure. Vehicle has repeatedly experienced simultaneous loss of multiple electronic systems. On September 7th 2026, while driving, vehicle unexpectedly lost electric power steering, windshield wipers activated without command, ABS/TPMS/ESC warning lights illuminated, and vehicle subsequently would not shift into gear after stopping at a traffic light. Hazard lights would not activate. After shutting vehicle off, vehicle would not enter ACC or restart normally. Opening driver’s door unexpectedly caused vehicle to enter ACC. Manipulating the CAN-bus wiring/STAR connector behind the glove box has historically temporarily restored normal operation. Vehicle has previously required repair to this wiring/connector, and the failure has recurred. This has been occurring for at least 3 years and since 60,000 miles. This presents a significant safety hazard because steering assistance, shifting/propulsion, and signaling were simultaneously affected while driving. It is a known Chrysler issue (FCA STAR Case S2108000146) and should be recalled as there is a CLEAR and present danger with this ongoing issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 7, 2026Steering, Electrical system, EngineODI 11762615

Service brakes

30 reports1 crash
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 17, 2026Service brakesODI 11764931
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.