Model year record

2019 Jeep Wrangler

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,285 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V676000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
46
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-12
Owners notified
2024-09-26

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V652000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
32,863
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-05
Owners notified
2024-10-03

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V116000

Power train: clutch assembly

Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
69,201
Reported to NHTSA
2023-02-23
Owners notified
2023-11-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V028000

Power train: clutch assembly

Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
42,887
Reported to NHTSA
2021-01-28
Owners notified
2021-03-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V580000

Seat belts: front: retractor

Component
Seat belts: front: retractor
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
2,114
Reported to NHTSA
2020-09-24
Owners notified
2020-11-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V191000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
319,610
Reported to NHTSA
2020-09-10
Owners notified
2020-04-27

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V124000

Power train: clutch assembly

Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
33,237
Reported to NHTSA
2020-03-03
Owners notified
2020-04-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V201000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
52
Reported to NHTSA
2019-03-14
Owners notified
2019-04-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V675000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
18,055
Reported to NHTSA
2018-09-28
Owners notified
2018-10-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering4762,300 mi
Electrical system19814,000 mi
Suspension13812,450 mi
Power train9238,500 mi
Unknown or other775,500 mi
Engine5417,000 mi
Service brakes425,963 mi
Visibility/wiper317,500 mi
Wheels2912,500 mi
Structure: body243,000 mi
Vehicle speed control244,800 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel2199,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1211,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)98,665 mi
Engine and engine cooling849,700 mi
Seat belts685,000 mi
Seats65,500 mi
Air bags4
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking4
Service brakes, hydraulic468,482 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings314,250 mi
Electrical system: horn250,000 mi
Exterior lighting2
Power train: clutch assembly2
Power train: driveline: differential unit2120,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel /handle bar: hand heater/cooler282,000 mi
Back over prevention: camera system130,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software175,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance117,800 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1
Fuel system, gasoline118,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: interior panels: sun visor140,000 mi
Suspension: rear115,000 mi
Tires144,200 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window19,000 mi

The 2018 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2020 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.