2019 Jeep Wrangler problems and complaints

Owners have filed 739 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The most-reported areas: Steering (445), Electrical System (150), Suspension (132).

Key takeaways

  • 739 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 9 involve a crash, 10 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering44560%
Electrical System15020%
Suspension13218%
Power Train7811%
Unknown Or Other639%
Engine446%
Service Brakes314%
Visibility/Wiper294%
Wheels284%
Structure223%
Vehicle Speed Control182%
Fuel/Propulsion System91%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2019 Jeep Wrangler 2 DR 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes - filed 2026-09-17

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.

Service Brakes - filed 2026-09-17

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. Du...

Steering,electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-09-09

While driving my 2019 Jeep Wrangler, the vehicle suffered a major electronic/CAN-network failure. Service Shifter, ABS and ESC warnings appeared, the wipers activated on their own, controls malfunctioned, and power-steering assistance failed while the vehicle was moving, making it extremely difficult to steer. My two y...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.