2019 Jeep WRANGLER: complaints, problems and recalls

JEEP WANDERS BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN LANES. THE AMOUNT OF EFFORT TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT IS EXHAUSTING.

Owner-reported narrative. 20 miles reported. Look up ODI 11156013 at NHTSA ↗

VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER SINCE OCTOBER WITH WHAT I HAVE FOUND BY RESEARCH TO BE CALLED A "DEATH WOBBLE" THE VEHICLE SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLE AROUND CORNER AND OVER BUMPS AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN. I HAVE CONTACTED JEEP CUSTOMER SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES PER WEEK SINCE THIS HAS STARTED WITH ZERO RESOLUTION. I ATTACHED SERVICE RECORDS OF WHAT THEY HAVE TRIED TO FIX AND HASNT WORKED. I NEED HELP.

Owner-reported narrative. 14,123 miles reported. Look up ODI 11161201 at NHTSA ↗

CAR AS A VERY OBVIOUS STEERING PLAY, MORE OBVIOUS AT SPEED ABOVE 40MPH. THE JEEP IS HARD TO KEEP ON LANE IN NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING AND DANGEROUS.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11164062 at NHTSA ↗

JEEP IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE. WE ARE AVID JEEP PEOPLE AND TIRE PRESSURE IS CORRECT. JEEP NEEDS CONSTANT STEERING INPUT TO BE DRIVE DOWN THE HIGHWAY OR ANY STRAIGHT SMOOTH ROAD WITHOUT ANY OTHER FORCES ACTING AGAINST. SEEMS LIKE NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO YOU ARE ALWAYS CORRECTING TO TRY TO DRIVE DOWN THE RAOD STRAIGHT. THERE IS ABOUT 2" PLUS YOU CAN TURN THE WHEEL BACK AND FORTH AND NOTHING HAPPENS ON THE ROAD OR WHEELS ACTUALLY TURNING AT ALL. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND N…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11166416 at NHTSA ↗

IN DECEMBER, ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, I EXPERIENCED WHAT I HAVE COME TO FIND OUT IS KNOWN AS THE 'DEATH WOBBLE' IN MY NEW WRANGLER JL. AFTER GOING OVER A SERIES OF SMALL BUMPS ON A HIGHWAY AT 65-70MPH, MY JEEP WENT INTO A VIOLENT SHAKING EPISODE. I ACTUALLY THOUGHT ONE OF THE WHEELS WAS COMING OFF. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THIS COULD BE REPAIRED BY REPLACING THE STABILIZER BAR WITH A HEAVIER DUTY ONE. THEY DID THE REPAIR. ON FRIDAY OF LAST WEEK, I HAD 6 EPISODES OF THE DEATH WOBBLE IN ONE DAY. THE DEALER IS TAKING MY JEEP BACK IN TOMORROW T…

Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11166764 at NHTSA ↗

I RECEIVED THE RUBICON ON 12/8/19. LESS THAN 2K PAVEMENT MILES LATER, ON 1/7/19 I EXPERIENCED SEVERE INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING FAILURE. I LEFT WORK AT 6P, 40 DEGREES, NO PRECIPITATION. AFTER DRIVING 1/5 MILE, 10 MPH, I PULLED TO A STOP TO YIELD ON TO A 4 LANE HIGHWAY. AFTER STOPPING BRIEFLY, I PULLED ONTO THE HIGHWAY IN VERY DENSE RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ONLY TO FIND I HAD NO POWER STEERING. I GOT TWO LANES OVER TO THE TURNING LANE AND PULLED TO A STOP AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK ON. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I TURN…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,970 miles reported. Look up ODI 11170733 at NHTSA ↗

LOOSE STEERING, AND WANDERING WITH EXTREME WOBBLING WHEN HITTING ANY VARIATION IN ROAD SURFACES. CERTAINLY HAS AN UNSAFE FEELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT IN THE DESIGN OF EITHER THE STEERING BOXES AND OR FRONT END SUSPENSION COMPONENTS OF THIS VEHICLE. ALREADY HAD STEERING DAMPER REPLACED WITH NO IMPROVEMENTS.

Owner-reported narrative. 1,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11172027 at NHTSA ↗

STEERING STIFFENS UP AT 50MPH AND UP.UNABLE TO SHIFT LANES,IT LOOSENS BACK SUDDENLY WHEN SPEEED DROPS TO 30 AND BELOW CAUSING CAR TO SWAY IF NOT PAYING ATTENTION

Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11173174 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2018-09-28 (September 28, 2018)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability.

Consequence: 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: 2019-03-14 (March 14, 2019)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.

Consequence: 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: 2020-03-03 (March 3, 2020)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Consequence: 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: 2020-09-10 (September 10, 2020)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Consequence: 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: 2020-09-24 (September 24, 2020)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.

Consequence: 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: 2021-01-28 (January 28, 2021)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Consequence: 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: 2023-02-23 (February 23, 2023)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Consequence: 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 have the new remedy completed.

Reported: 2024-09-05 (September 5, 2024)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Consequence: 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: 2024-09-12 (September 12, 2024)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: 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.