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2019 Jeep Wrangler: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, most recently filed September 2024. Owners have filed 742 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering.

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Recalls (9)

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2019 Jeep Wrangler. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V676000 Filed Sep 12, 2024

Disabled Rear Camera & Brake Light/FMVSS 111, 108

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
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.
100% repairedof 46 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Jeep Wrangler. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V652000 Filed Sep 5, 2024

Instrument Panel Failure/FMVSS 101

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
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.
68% repairedof 32,863 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Jeep Wrangler. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V116000 Filed Feb 23, 2023

Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat

Power train · clutch assembly
Official NHTSA text
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.
73.6% repairedof 69,201 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Jeep Wrangler. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V028000 Filed Jan 28, 2021

Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat

Power train · clutch assembly
Official NHTSA text
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.
94.3% repairedof 42,887 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Jeep Wrangler. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V580000 Filed Sep 24, 2020

Seat Belt Retractor May Not Slow Movement

Seat belts
Official NHTSA text
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.
77.3% repairedof 2,114 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Jeep Wrangler. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V191000 Filed Sep 10, 2020

Rearview Image Can Remain on Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
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.
99.1% repairedof 319,610 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 20V124000 Filed Mar 3, 2020

Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat

Power train · clutch assembly
Official NHTSA text
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.
91.8% repairedof 33,237 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Jeep Wrangler. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V201000 Filed Mar 14, 2019

Steering Wheel May Detach From Steering Column

Steering
Official NHTSA text
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.
92.3% repairedof 52 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 18V675000 Filed Sep 28, 2018

Front Track bar Bracket Separating from the Frame

Structure · frame and members
Official NHTSA text
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.
87.9% repairedof 18,055 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (742)

742 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.

10involved a crash
10involved a fire
8injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 742.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2019 compares with other Wrangler years

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This year (2019)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 24 mpg combined

24
mpg combined
23
city
25
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,800
CO₂ tailpipe
375 g/mi
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$2,721per year
$227per month
625gallons a year

Miles ÷ 24 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2019 Jeep Wrangler configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive23 / 25 / 24$2,800375
2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive22 / 24 / 22$3,050394
3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive18 / 23 / 20$3,350440
3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual4-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20$3,350446
3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive18 / 23 / 20$3,350443
3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual4-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19$3,550459

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2019 Jeep Wrangler FAQ

How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns: 24V676000 (brake), 24V652000 (electrical), 23V116000 (power train), 21V028000 (power train), 20V580000 (seat belt), 20V191000 (rear camera), 20V124000 (power train), 19V201000 (steering), 18V675000 (structure). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2019 Jeep Wrangler problems?

Owners filed 742 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (446), Electrical system (150), Suspension (132) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2019 Jeep Wrangler get?

EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 23 city, 25 highway and 24 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2019 Wrangler compare with other years?

Among the 2015–2021 Jeep Wrangler model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (310) and the 2018 the most (1,824). The 2019 drew 742. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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