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#BS-2019-JEEWRA-564D2019 Jeep Wrangler
Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 1,000 complaints, 16 crashes, 12 fires, and 9 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.3x the class average.
Top reported problems
loose steering
5 complaints • Severity 8/10
windshield cracks when it is cold outside
2 complaints • Severity 7/10
misfire and engine has filings throughout
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
427 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (464 reports) • Median: 5K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Steering (427 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Jeep Wrangler: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 43% of all reports filed for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, with 427 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,402 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.
Suspension Issues
Suspension complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, with 128 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, with 110 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, with 69 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (9 recalls)
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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.
STEERING
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.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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."
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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.
+ 4 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Jeep Wrangler is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2019 Jeep Wrangler vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
1,000
Class avg
234
4.3x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,000 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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