2019 Jeep Wrangler engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 50 complaints for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 16,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 16,000 miles, and 65% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 7 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
2 Batteries were replaced in my 2019 Jeep Wrangler on 9/10 at Arrigo DCJF in West a palm Beach Florida. A battery sensor Was ordered for future service. Drive Jeep to Atlanta area on 9/15. On 9/17 check engine light came on. Set appointment with Palmer Jeep in Alpharetta Ga. 1/2 block from arriving a dealership my Jeep caught FIRE and engine compartment was fully engulfed in minutes. Jeep was towed to Palmer.
Three weeks after I bought this brand new jeep, the check engine light came on. The etc and battery warning lights came on too. The engine was off twice on the road. The power steering lost power several times.
Other problems reported for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler
- Steering 447 complaints
- Electrical system 152 complaints
- Suspension 133 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 80 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 30 complaints
- Wheels 28 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints