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2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Common Problems

Ranked from 370 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

2
Safety
4
High severity
1
Medium
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

7 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Steering Wheel Shake at High Speeds

    249complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering wheel shakes violently when hitting bumps or driving at high speeds, making it difficult to control the vehicle.

  2. 2

    Suspension Issues Causing Vehicle to Wander

    82complaints
    Safety riskSuspension

    The vehicle wanders and is difficult to keep in its own lane, especially at highway speeds, due to suspension issues.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Death Wobble at Highway Speeds

    59complaints
    High severitySuspension

    The vehicle experiences violent shaking and loss of control at highway speeds, especially over bumps or uneven surfaces.

  4. 4

    Suspension Issues Causing Vehicle Wobble and Shaking

    50complaints
    High severitySuspension

    The suspension causes the vehicle to wobble, shake, and wander on the road, especially at highway speeds.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    ABS Module Malfunction

    4complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    ABS modules fail, leading to loss of braking performance and increased crash risk.

    $800–$2,000est. abs module replacement · 25 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Electrical System Over-The-Air Update Failure

    2complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Over-the-air updates brick the Uconnect system, rendering the backup camera and other critical systems inoperative.

  7. 7

    Fuel Line Breakage and Leaks

    2complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Fuel lines break, causing fuel leaks and potentially dangerous situations.

    $300–$1,200est. fuel line/tank repair · 26 hrs labor
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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.

2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Problems: 7 Common Issues