2019 Jeep Wrangler
Common Problems
Ranked from 369 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
10 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.
- 1
Steering wander and excessive play
228complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel has significant play and wandering, making it difficult to maintain a straight line, especially at highway speeds.
Related recall: 19V201000
- 2
Death Wobble at Highway Speeds
198complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe vehicle experiences violent shaking and loss of control at highway speeds, often described as a 'death wobble'.
Related recall: 19V201000
- 3
Steering Lock-up at High Speeds
35complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks up at high speeds, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 19V201000
- 4
Death Wobble
24complaintsHigh severitySuspensionViolent shaking and loss of steering control at highway speeds, risking loss of vehicle control.
- 5
ABS Module Malfunction
5complaintsSafety riskBrakesABS modules repeatedly fail, causing loss of braking control and increased risk of accidents.
$800–$2,000est. abs module replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Suspension Failures Causing Uncontrollable Shaking
4complaintsSafety riskSuspensionSuspension components fail, resulting in violent shaking and loss of vehicle stability, especially at highway speeds.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Electrical Wiring Issues
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalElectrical wiring failures cause intermittent malfunctions such as instrument cluster dimming and inoperability.
Related recall: 24V652000
- 8
Engine Power Loss During Driving
3complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine experiences unexpected power loss, often requiring immediate roadside assistance.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Intermittent Electrical System Issues
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalElectrical system issues cause intermittent failures in the Uconnect, including GPS, temperature, and backup camera functions.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V652000
- 10
Seat Belt Retractors Not Working Properly
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe seat belt retractor releases during a collision, failing to provide proper restraint to passengers.
Other years & sources
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.