The 2019 Jeep Wrangler is a small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicle covered by 6 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 746 owner complaints and 9 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 10 report a crash and 11 report a fire; 7 complaints report injuries totalling 8 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Steering, named in 447 complaints (59.9% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2019 Jeep Wrangler 2 DR 4WD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash — overall | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash — driver | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash — passenger | Not Rated |
| Side crash — overall | Not Rated |
| Side crash — driver | Not Rated |
| Side crash — passenger | Not Rated |
| Side pole crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover resistance | Not Rated |
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (9)
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) that include the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 18V675000 — Structure:frame and Members 28/09/2018
Summary: 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.
Campaign 19V201000 — Steering 14/03/2019
Summary: 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.
Campaign 20V580000 — Seat Belts 24/09/2020
Summary: 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.
Campaign 20V191000 — Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 10/09/2020
Summary: 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.
Campaign 21V028000 — Power Train:clutch Assembly 28/01/2021
Summary: 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.
Campaign 20V124000 — Power Train:clutch Assembly 03/03/2020
Summary: 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.
Campaign 23V116000 — Power Train:clutch Assembly 23/02/2023
Summary: 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.
Campaign 24V652000 — Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel 05/09/2024
Summary: 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.
Campaign 24V676000 — Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 12/09/2024
Summary: 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.
Owner Complaints (746)
Owners have filed 746 complaints about the 2019 Jeep Wrangler with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 447 | 59.9% |
| Electrical System | 151 | 20.2% |
| Suspension | 133 | 17.8% |
| Power Train | 80 | 10.7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 64 | 8.6% |
| Engine | 45 | 6.0% |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 4.3% |
| Visibility/wiper | 29 | 3.9% |
| Wheels | 28 | 3.8% |
| Structure | 22 | 2.9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 2.4% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 1.2% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Steering, 447 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2019 with 208 filings. Owners filed 746 complaints in total across 9 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 10 and those involving a fire number 11; 7 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2019 Jeep Wrangler as a small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicle and published ratings for 6 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 19–24 MPG; the median configuration returns 18 city / 23.5 highway / 20 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19.5 |
Showing the 3 most common configuration groups of 6 EPA configurations.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2019 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 746 complaints for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Steering with 447 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) covering the 2019 Jeep Wrangler in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 18V675000 for Structure:frame and Members.
What is the 2019 Jeep Wrangler's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2019 Jeep Wrangler 2 DR 4WD an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars, with Not Rated stars for frontal crash, Not Rated for side crash and Not Rated for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2019 Jeep Wrangler get?
The EPA rated 6 configurations of the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 24 MPG, with a median of 20 MPG (median city 18, median highway 23.5).