2019 Jeep Wrangler
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Steering
Steering leads by volume: 445 of 737 complaints (60%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (5) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 1,815 in 2018 to 737 in 2019.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | vs. 2019 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,450 | 3,100–3,500 | 2,600–3,300 | 2,700–3,600 | 2,700–5,550 | |
| Combined MPG | 18 | 18–24 | 19–24 | 19–25 | 14–25 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 16–17 / 20–21 | 16–23 / 20–25 | 17–23 / 23–25 | 17–22 / 22–29 | 13–22 / 17–29 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 480–504 | 375–504 | 375–459 | 388–459 | 388–623 | |
| Complaints filed | 309 | 1,815 | 737 | 608 | 916 | |
| Recalls issued | 5 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 17 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 19 | 22 | 9 | 16 | 20 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 21 | 25 | 10 | 12 | 27 | |
| Injuries reported | 21 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 14 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Wrangler have?
9 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?
Steering: 445 of 737 NHTSA complaints (60%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Jeep Wrangler get?
EPA rates it 19–24 MPG combined across 6 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Jeep Wrangler?
EPA estimates $2,600–$3,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 23 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | $2,600 (low) | 375 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18 mpg | 23 mpg (low) | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 440 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 17 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (high) | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 446 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 22 mpg | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 394 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18 mpg | 23 mpg (low) | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 443 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 17 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $3,300 (high) | 459 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 48 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 78 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 150 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Brakes | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 445 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 140 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 26 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 63 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (9)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · Campaign 24V676000 · Sep 16, 2024
Defect: 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."
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.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · Campaign 24V652000 · Sep 5, 2024
Defect: 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."
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.
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.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY · Campaign 23V116000 · Feb 23, 2023
Defect: 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.
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.
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.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY · Campaign 21V028000 · Jan 28, 2021
Defect: 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.
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.
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.
SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · Campaign 20V580000 · Sep 24, 2020
Defect: 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.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · Campaign 20V191000 · Apr 2, 2020
Defect: 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."
Consequence: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY · Campaign 20V124000 · Mar 3, 2020
Defect: 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.
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.
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.
STEERING · Campaign 19V201000 · Mar 18, 2019
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · Campaign 18V675000 · Oct 3, 2018
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
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.