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2019 Jeep Wrangler Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Jeep Wrangler has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 747 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jeep dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2019 Jeep Wrangler owner complaints

Owners have filed 747 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, describing incidents dated October 28, 2018 to October 19, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Steering 447 complaints
  • Electrical System 152 complaints
  • Suspension 133 complaints
  • Power Train 80 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 64 complaints
  • Engine 49 complaints

Of the 747 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 747 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11774016 · Filed

    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.

  • ODI #11771606 · Filed

    Cluster panel failed. Dashboard is completely dark (ie. no speedometer, fuel guage. etc)

  • ODI #11771426 · Filed

    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…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2019 Jeep Wrangler in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Disabled Rear Camera & Brake Light/FMVSS 111, 108

NHTSA #24V676000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice

Reported September 12, 2024 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 46 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 77B · Owners notified September 26, 2024

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Instrument Panel Failure/FMVSS 101

NHTSA #24V652000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice

Reported September 5, 2024 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 32,863 vehicles

Repair completion: 71.78% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 30B · Owners notified October 3, 2024

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat

NHTSA #23V116000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported February 23, 2023 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 69,201 vehicles

Repair completion: 75.51% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 19A · Owners notified November 16, 2023

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat

NHTSA #21V028000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported January 28, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 42,887 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign Y01 · Owners notified March 4, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Seat Belt Retractor May Not Slow Movement

NHTSA #20V580000 · Seat Belts · NHTSA notice

Reported September 24, 2020 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 2,114 vehicles

Repair completion: 77.31% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign W67 · Owners notified November 12, 2020

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Rearview Image Can Remain on Display/FMVSS 111

NHTSA #20V191000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice

Reported September 10, 2020 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 319,610 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign W30-W37 · Owners notified April 27, 2020

Defect description

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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Safety consequence

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat

NHTSA #20V124000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported March 3, 2020 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 33,237 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign W12 · Owners notified April 30, 2020

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Steering Wheel May Detach From Steering Column

NHTSA #19V201000 · Steering · NHTSA notice

Reported March 14, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 52 vehicles

Repair completion: 92.31% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign V29 · Owners notified April 5, 2019 · Vehicles built February 5, 2019 – February 18, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Front Track bar Bracket Separating from the Frame

NHTSA #18V675000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice

Reported September 28, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 18,055 vehicles

Repair completion: 87.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign UA5 · Owners notified October 24, 2018 · Vehicles built May 7, 2018 – August 21, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Jeep Wrangler model years

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