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    Jeep Wrangler

    EPA MPG: 20 mpg

    RECALL ALERT:
    There are 9 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

    Reliability

    Overall Reliability

    The 2019 Wrangler is much less reliable than other cars from the same model year.

    The 2019 Jeep Wrangler has been recalled 9 times by NHTSA. View Recalls
    Most Common Trouble Spots
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    Owner Reported Trouble Spots

    The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2019 Jeep Wrangler owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

    Paint/Trim

    Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

    What Owners Say

    Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

    "It's a known issue, but my paint is bubbling up. It's past the warranty period, so there is nothing I can do, except keep it and warn the next possible Jeep buyer."

    Anonymous A., MI (2019 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 3.6-L V6)

    "It is a all too common problem with Jeep Wrangler and Jeep does not consistently repair the problem even though there are 1000's of people that have had the problem of the hinges, Doors and other areas corroding. Sometimes some dealers fix it but many will not"

    Anonymous A., MT (2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 3.6-L V6)

    "Paint bubbling, chipping, rust has formed."

    Anonymous A., FL (2019 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Rust

    "There is bubbling on multiple areas of the jeep. It is located on all four doors and on the hood. Inquired with Jeep for cost to fix- $10,000. Declined to fix with dealer."

    Anonymous, FL (2019 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unsure)

    Suspension/Steering

    Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

    What Owners Say

    Alignment

    "Mgfr found defective parts in the front steering arms, and joints had failed, and they were replaced. Replaced under Warranty."

    Anonymous A., CA (2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Other steering/suspension problem

    ""There was a recall, I took it in and the problem was fixed. Three years later the problem happened again. The dealership fixed the problem free of charge.""

    Anonymous, CA (2019 Jeep Wrangler Sport 3.6-L V6)
    Power steering

    ""Lots of play in steering wheel new in 2019-dealer acknowledged the problem and replace the first steering box in 2020....still had steering issues and second steering box replaced late 2020 or 2021. Finally new design steering box (#3) was cast iron, twice the weight of original and had a larger sector shaft than the original 2 aluminum steering boxes....that finally solved the steering play issue.""

    Anonymous, NB (2019 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 3.6-L V6)
    Steering wheel vibration

    "Jeep was on a recall for the steering issue was addressed at no charge"

    Anonymous, NJ (2019 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Body Hardware

    Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

    What Owners Say

    Doors or sliding doors

    "Again, just that they had rust develop under the paint within five years of owning the vehicle."

    Anonymous, FL (2019 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unsure)
    Other body problem

    "Front seat release system broke leaving seat unusable. Parts not available/back ordered"

    Anonymous, AZ (2019 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 3.6-L V6)

    Electrical Accessories

    Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

    What Owners Say

    12V battery

    "The secondary battery on the Jeep fails and causes the dash to go crazy. It is very difficult to replace the battery"

    Anonymous A., MT (2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 3.6-L V6)
    Gauges

    "while driving, each system error light would come on, eventually disabling the power steerng. When I would stop the vehicle, the message was to restart the vehicle. Doing this, I was unable to put the car into gear, until it sat for about 20 mins. I read about this in a forum, which called it 'the christmas light effect'. If it has a name, it's a common problem, but the dealership staff said they never heard of it. Several parts were replaced before the issue was finally resolved."

    Anonymous A., MI (2019 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 3.6-L V6)

    Transmission Major

    Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

    What Owners Say

    Clutch replacement

    "clutch recall 2020 to put armour on part in clutch that was rubbing on flywheel then full clutch recall/replacement in 2024."

    Anonymous, NB (2019 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 3.6-L V6)

    Noises/Leaks

    Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Squeaks or rattles

    "Over the past year and a half there half been a few rattles and squeaks developing in the rear cargo area. Please note that I have never taken the top off or any of the doors off."

    Anonymous A., WY (2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 3.6-L V6)

    Drive System

    Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

    What Owners Say

    Transfer case

    "Very difficult to change gears or put the transfer case into neutral."

    Anonymous, AZ (2019 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 3.6-L V6)

    In-car Electronics

    Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

    What Owners Say

    External music device interface (e.g., smart phone, MP3 player)

    "Experienced difficulty pairing after a period."

    Anonymous A., MD (2019 Jeep Wrangler Sport 3.6-L V6)

    Fuel System/Emissions

    Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

    What Owners Say

    Emission control devices (includes EGR)

    "It was something having to do with a vapor release valve I believe"

    Anonymous, CA (2019 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unsure)

    Engine Major

    Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

    What Owners Say

    Engine rebuild or replacement

    "It's a known issue where the engine leaks but it doesn't leak out of the car so you can't notice. It costed me $10k to replace. The dealership kept my car in the service for almost 3 months and initially said it's a computer issue"

    Anonymous, (2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 3.6-L V6)

    Climate System

    AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

    Brakes

    Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

    Transmission Minor

    Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

    Engine Electrical

    Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

    Exhaust

    Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

    Engine Minor

    Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

    Engine Cooling

    Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

    2019 SUVs Reliability

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    Jeep vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability

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    Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes, to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
    Recalls
    PROVIDED BY
    BACK OVER PREVENTION, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    Sep 12, 2024
    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.
    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."
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    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.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 24V676000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 46
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Sep 05, 2024
    An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
    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."
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    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.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 24V652000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 32863
    POWER TRAIN
    Feb 23, 2023
    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.
    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    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.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V116000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 69201
    POWER TRAIN
    Jan 28, 2021
    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.
    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    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.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 21V028000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 42887
    SEAT BELTS
    Sep 24, 2020
    In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    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.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 20V580000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 2114
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Sep 10, 2020
    The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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."
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    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.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 20V191000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 319610
    POWER TRAIN
    Mar 03, 2020
    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.
    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    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.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 20V124000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 33237
    STEERING
    Mar 14, 2019
    If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    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.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 19V201000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 52
    STRUCTURE
    Sep 28, 2018
    An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    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.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 18V675000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 18055
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