NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Jeep Wrangler Safety Record
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 9 recalls and 718 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, so it carries no Safety Index and no star ratings from that program. What the federal record does show is a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, with 9 recall campaigns covering components from the clutch assembly to the rearview camera wiring harness, and 718 owner-reported complaints logged with NHTSA. That picture warrants close attention from any shopper, though the absence of crash-test data does not by itself tell you whether this vehicle is safe or unsafe in a collision.
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler was not crash-tested by NHTSA and carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band based on 9 federal recall campaigns, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 9 |
| Owner complaints | 718 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler carries a heavy recall and complaint burden, a concentrated tier within the MotorCaliber record. Nine recall campaigns address safety-critical systems, including the seat belts, the clutch assembly under two separate actions, the instrument cluster, and the rearview camera harness. The seat-belt recall specifically targets 2019 model year Wranglers, indicating a year-specific concern. Owner complaints are notably concentrated, with 440 out of 718 total allegations pertaining to the steering system. While the 2020 through 2023 model years achieved a Safety Index of 54 from NHTSA, these scores serve as navigational references only and cannot be applied to the untested 2019 model.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler is named in 9 recall campaigns. Components covered include the rearview camera wiring harness and center brake light circuit, the instrument panel cluster, the manual-transmission clutch assembly (addressed across two separate campaigns), and the seat belts. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided, but owners should verify current remedy status for each campaign by VIN at nhtsa.gov, as repair availability can change.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V676000
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.
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.
Reported 2024-09-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL24V652000
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.
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.
Reported 2024-09-05
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY23V116000
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.
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
Reported 2023-02-23
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY21V028000
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.
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.
Reported 2021-01-28
SEAT BELTS20V580000
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
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.
Reported 2020-09-24
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA20V191000
Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Reported 2020-09-10
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY20V124000
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.
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.
Reported 2020-03-03
STEERING19V201000
Risk: If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
Reported 2019-03-14
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS18V675000
Risk: An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Reported 2018-09-28
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA has logged 718 unverified owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. These are allegations, not established findings. The most frequently cited component is Steering, followed by the Electrical System, Suspension, Power Train, and Engine. Among those reports, consumers have alleged 9 crashes, 9 fire-related incidents, and 8 injuries.
718 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?
Any used 2019 Jeep Wrangler purchase should begin with a free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm which, if any, of the 9 recall campaigns remain open and unrepaired on that specific vehicle. An open recall means the remedy has not yet been performed, and completion is the seller's or owner's responsibility to document.
- The 2019 model year carries a seat-belt recall specific to that year, covering a potential failure in the seat-belt system, which owners should verify has been remedied on any specific vehicle by running the VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- Two separate recall campaigns address the manual-transmission clutch assembly on 2019 Wranglers, one issued in early 2021 and one in early 2023, meaning a vehicle could theoretically have one completed and one still open.
- Steering is the single largest complaint category for this model year, accounting for 440 of the 718 total unverified allegations reported to NHTSA, a concentration that prospective buyers should factor into their pre-purchase inspection planning.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 Wrangler, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this year; tested siblings from 2020 through 2023 each received an Index of 54, but those figures cannot be assumed to represent the 2019 model year.
FAQ2019 Jeep Wrangler safety questions
Was the 2019 Jeep Wrangler crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 9 recalls and 718 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Jeep Wrangler have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 9 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 718 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Jeep Wrangler 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.