2019 Jeep Wrangler reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,060
- 557 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 437 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 9
- see below
- Reported harm
- 16 reported crashes · 12 injuries · 14 fires
What owners report fails — 2019 Jeep Wrangler
- STEERING 437
- SUSPENSION 131
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 128
- POWER TRAIN 75
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 62
9 recalls on record for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler
- NHTSA 24V676000 · 2024 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additio
- NHTSA 24V652000 · 2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PA An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can in
- NHTSA 23V116000 · 2023 · POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result
- NHTSA 21V028000 · 2021 · POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result
- NHTSA 20V124000 · 2020 · POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can re
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2019 Jeep Wrangler units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
NHTSA has 1,060 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 9 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering (437 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Jeep Wrangler units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (437), suspension (131), electrical system (128), power train (75). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 Jeep Wrangler?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.