Jeep Wrangler / 2019
2019 Jeep Wrangler problems
Owners have filed 1,083 complaints about the 2019 Jeep Wrangler with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 40.8% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 13.6%.
Complaints1,083
Crashes16
Fires17
Injuries12
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Steering 40.8% · 442
Electrical system 13.6% · 147
Suspension 12.2% · 132
Power train 7.2% · 78
Unknown or other 5.8% · 63
Engine 4.0% · 43
Visibility/wiper 2.7% · 29
Wheels 2.6% · 28
Severity
Of those complaints, 16 describe a crash, 17 describe a fire and 12 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 35 model years of the Jeep Wrangler in this data, 2019 sits 6th by complaint volume. 2018 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 278 in the last three years against 335 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 5,500 miles.
In owners' own words
The check engine light came on one evening. The next morning during driving the dashboard flashed a "Service Shifter" warning. Then a series of other warnings all light up. The dashboard flashed like it was malfunctioning. The Jeep lost power steering and stuck in the current gear I was in. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. They have had it now for four days. And, they have no idea what's wrong with it. Steering
2019 Jeep jl rubicon 2 door exhibits loose steering and consequently wanders from left to right depending upon condition of the road or whether brakes are being applied. Difficult to maintain lane at times when traveling at highway speeds or when under severe braking. When looking at steering shaft into the steering box, it is possible to see free motion before noticing movement on the output steering box shaft. Steering · reported at 100 miles
Steering wheel began shaking violently on highway at 60mph. Had to slow down to stop the shaking. Issue happened again once I reached highway speed. No issues with tires found. Steering wanders under normal driving. Requires constant steering correction. Steering wheel pulls to the right during normal driving. Large dead spot in center of steering wheel. Dealer has the vehicle for the third time. Same issue. Steering · reported at 25,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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