2019 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 6%of 746 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of the 746 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 7 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Jeep Wrangler has a safety issue with clutch slipping.it is under recall. It's been in dealership multiple time over last 2 years. There is no fix for this problem. I co-leased this with my son who has put only around 4,000 miles on the Jeep in 2 years because he is afraid to drive it”
NHTSA complaint #11403726, filed 2021-03, 700 miles“Went to store jeepnqouldnt start, battery checked ok....went to work tried to leave it wouldnt start checked fuses they r good... Drove it home just fine after getting it started my tapping the metal by the fuse box..going to work 430 in the mornibg car stall completely shutting off again then started right back up... Went a little further Jeep just shut down again ... I almost went over an embankment...”
NHTSA complaint #11354788, filed 2020-09, 15,889 miles“I purchased a 2019 Jeep Wrangler jl in september 2019 brand new 8 miles on the car . I gave the car to my wife as a gift . So she started complaining about the steering so we took it to the dealer and they replaced a couple of steering parts left the dealer and right away I noticed that it was still driving the same with to much play on the steering . Called them right away and they said bring it back then a steering box was replaced still no change hard to keep in the lines some time it has a hard shake on the right front . …”
NHTSA complaint #11300991, filed 2020-01, 10 miles“While driving down a winding mountain road, the electronic throttle warning came on as did vsc, ABS, check engine and electrical. The steering became very stiff and the throttle uncontrollable. The vehicle was essentially out of control. We took it to a dealer four times, each time it wasn't fixed. The vehicle is currently at a dealer and FCA is trying to figure out what is wrong with it. I heard the mechanic say they had others that were doing this. Fca refuses to describe what the problem might be to me because it's proprietary. …”
NHTSA complaint #11348893, filed 2020-08, 12,000 miles“The first time the car had a sign that said 'stop safely vehicle will shut off soon' I pulled into a parking lot and the car turned off and wouldn't turn back on. The second time I stopped at a stop sign I got no message or warning and the car completely turned off, and would not turn back on. The third time I was at a red light and got the 'stop safely message' as well as various other warning messages'then the vehicle shut off again completely. Wouldn't start. The forth time, I was at a 4 way intersection with a 3 way stop I did not have a stop sign but the person to my right thought I did. …”
NHTSA complaint #11350811, filed 2020-08, 8,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11035078Jul 7, 2026CORE – HEATER
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- 11034912Jun 30, 2026Throttle body – none
- 11034911Jun 30, 2026Throttle body – none
- 11034358Jun 25, 2026Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the…
- 11034335Jun 18, 2026Bolt - hex flange head
- 11030229Mar 21, 2026Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of…
- 11027837Jan 21, 2026Water Pump & Chain Case Cover
- 11027836Jan 21, 2026Water Pump & Chain Case Cover
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 29 | 40% |
| 2024 | 418 | 56% |
| 2023 | 108 | 29% |
| 2022 | 93 | 23% |
| 2021 | 222 | 23% |
| 2020 | 56 | 9% |
| 2019 | 45 | 6% |
| 2018 | 99 | 5% |
| 2017 | 62 | 20% |
| 2016 | 88 | 19% |
| 2015 | 128 | 27% |
| 2014 | 322 | 49% |
| 2013 | 140 | 21% |
| 2012 | 172 | 21% |
| 2011 | 36 | 7% |
| 2010 | 38 | 6% |
| 2009 | 18 | 5% |
| 2008 | 37 | 4% |
| 2007 | 33 | 6% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 19 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2019 Jeep Wrangler
447 complaintsElectrical system
151 complaintsSuspension
133 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
80 complaintsOther or unknown
64 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsWheels
28 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology