2019 Jeep Wrangler Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 746 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, 1% of the 746 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a misfire coming from the engine, and there was a backfire coming from the exhaust system. Additionally, there was a coolant intrusion in cylinder #3 and a burning in the head gasket. The contact stated that the engine overheated and the vehicle failed to restart after it was turned off. The catastrophic engine failure was attributed to coolant intrusion into the combustion chamber, which caused severe internal damage. …”
NHTSA complaint #11721982, filed 2026-03, 61,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle was restarted. The contact continued to drive, but the power steering became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle became extremely hot, and the cells popped and damaged the battery. The contact stated that the check engine, power steering, and battery warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11672434, filed 2025-07, 49,700 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH uphill, the vehicle failed to respond upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle lost power steering functionality. Additionally, the stereo and the windshield wipers engaged independently. A message indicating a shifter column failure was displayed, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to exit the highway and pulled into a driveway, where she parked the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11520954, filed 2023-05, 75,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the water temperature gauge rose and failed to return to a normal engine temperature. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and became aware that the third reservoir tank was empty. The contact waited until the engine had cooled down, added coolant, and then continued driving the vehicle. The contact became aware of coolant leaking around the water pump. The dealer was informed of the failure however, the contact had not heard from the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11660847, filed 2025-05Related service bulletins
- 10248576Sep 21, 2023Engine oil leak
- 10244415Sep 21, 2023Engine oil leak
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 4 | 0% |
| 2020 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 15 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 28 | 5% |
| 2006 | 20 | 3% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 21 | 12% |
| 2000 | 15 | 6% |
| 1999 | 50 | 23% |
| 1998 | 53 | 20% |
| 1997 | 109 | 27% |
| 1995 | 32 | 16% |
| 1994 | 25 | 17% |
| 1993 | 18 | 17% |
| 1992 | 7 | 9% |
| 1991 | 12 | 16% |
| 1990 | 7 | 9% |
| 1989 | 10 | 16% |
| 1988 | 7 | 14% |
| 1987 | 5 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2019 Jeep Wrangler
447 complaintsElectrical system
151 complaintsSuspension
133 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
80 complaintsOther or unknown
64 complaintsEngine
45 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsWheels
28 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsFuel system
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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