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2019 Jeep Wrangler

Hybrid Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
6 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
39 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls4 critical 9
Complaints10 crash · 11 fire · 8 injured reported 746
Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 24 mpg
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The 2019 Jeep Wrangler is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Wrangler 4WD, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year, 4 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 746 complaints, most often about the steering.

2019 Jeep Wrangler

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Wrangler 4WDHybrid4WD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion232524$2,800
Wrangler Unlimited 4WDHybrid4WD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion222422$3,050
Wrangler 4WDGas4WD3.6L 6-cyl182320$3,350
Wrangler 4WDGas4WD3.6L 6-cyl172520$3,350
Wrangler Unlimited 4WDGas4WD3.6L 6-cyl182320$3,350
Wrangler Unlimited 4WDGas4WD3.6L 6-cyl172319$3,550

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 40965, 40968, 40966, 40967, 40969, 40970.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Wrangler 4WD, Wrangler Unlimited 4WD5 / 10Federal Tier 3 Transitional Bin 85All 50 states (federal, all altitudes)—
Wrangler 4WD, Wrangler Unlimited 4WD5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors2
GVWR classClass 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders6
Displacement3.6 L
Engine configurationV-Shaped

Engine Output

Horsepower285 hp

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Seating

Seat rows2

Transmission

Drivetrain4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Driver assistance

Standard: Anti-lock brakes, Backup camera, Electronic stability control

Optional: Adaptive cruise control, Blind-spot monitoring, Forward collision warning

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: Rubicon, Sport, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length160.2–181.9 in
Width (body, without mirrors)74.0 in
Height73.6 in
Wheelbase96.9–118.5 in
Track, front63.0 in
Track, rear63.0 in
Curb weight3,920–4,478 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear51/49 to 52/48

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 10 configurations: Jl 2.0L Rubicon 2-door SUV, Jl 2.0L Rubicon 4-door SUV, Jl 2.0L Sahara 4-door SUV, Jl 2.0L Sport 2-door SUV, Jl 2.0L Sport 4-door SUV, Jl 3.6L Rubicon 2-door SUV …. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (9)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Exterior Lighting

77B
46 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem 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." 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. Fix 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V676000 reported Sep 12, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

30B
32,863 vehicles 68% reported repaired
Problem 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." 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. Fix 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V652000 reported Sep 5, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Power Train

19A
69,201 vehicles 74% reported repaired
Problem 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. 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. Fix 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V116000 reported Feb 23, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Power Train

Y01
42,887 vehicles 94% reported repaired
Problem 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. 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. Fix 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V028000 reported Jan 28, 2021 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seat Belts

W67
2,114 vehicles 77% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 20V580000 reported Sep 24, 2020 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Back Over Prevention

W30-W37
319,610 vehicles 99% reported repaired
Problem 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." Risk The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V191000 reported Sep 10, 2020 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Power Train

W12
33,237 vehicles 92% reported repaired
Problem 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. 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. Fix 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V124000 reported Mar 3, 2020 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Steering

V29
52 vehicles 92% reported repaired built Feb 5, 2019 – Feb 18, 2019
Problem 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. Risk If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash. Fix 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V201000 reported Mar 14, 2019 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Structure

UA5
18,055 vehicles 88% reported repaired built May 7, 2018 – Aug 21, 2018
Problem 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. Risk An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V675000 reported Sep 28, 2018 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Structure:Frame And Members — Frame weld deficiencies closed

On September 16, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) granted Defect Petition DP18-004 and opened Preliminary Evaluation PE19-012 to investigate allegations of deficient frame welds and their potential safety related effects on 2018-2019 Jeep Wranglers. Due to a previous steering related recall that was caused by a misaligned weld on the front track bar (NHTSA Recall No. 18V-675), ODI decided to include reports of steering shimmy or wobble, loose steering, and steering stiction (loss of power steering) as part of this investigation and parent petition (DP18-004). ODI received information from the vehicle manufacturer Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) via information request letters

Opened Sep 16, 2019 · closed Oct 29, 2023 · action PE19012 · the investigation’s page →

Structure:Frame And Members — Frame Weld Deficiencies closed

In a letter received on October 24, 2018, a citizen petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a safety defect investigation into frame weld deficiencies on model year (MY) 2018 'JL' Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The petitioner described a broad list of frame weld deficiencies, including porous welds, excessive slag, lack of weld penetration, over penetration of welds, overweld or weld drip, and weld splash. The weld defects are allegedly located at a variety of locations on the frame assembly. On November 16, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Defect Petition (DP18-004) to evaluate whether to grant or deny the petition. On March 8, 2019

Opened Nov 16, 2018 · closed Sep 17, 2019 · action DP18004 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Wrangler

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2019 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Jeep publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
746complaints filed

10 involved a crash · 11 a fire · 8 injuries · 0 deaths reported

52 per 10,000 built · Jeep reported 142,646 Wrangler built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2018: 3 · 2019: 208 · 2020: 132 · 2021: 62 · 2022: 66 · 2023: 80 · 2024: 62 · 2025: 74 · 2026: 59

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

While driving 3 times in 229 miles the power steering system has suddenly stopped working. Not steering easily at all. No lights. No warnings. No alarms. No errors. All three times it just came back on 1/4 to 2 miles later
Steering at 229 miles Apr 16, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11196603
#1, steering control is terrible with this Jeep. Have to correct the steering continuously just to keep it in the proper lane. Other new Jeep owners that I have listened to complain about this problem to their dealerships.
Power Train Mar 22, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11190939
Uconnect 8.4 GPS and elevation inop intermittently. In the middle of anywhere. No pattern. City, country, etc. outside temp inop once at 40 to 60 f backup camera negative coloring/black intermittent. All seem to reset after a day
Electrical System at 2,000 miles Apr 7, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11194422
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the rear defroster was inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000
Visibility/Wiper at 9,000 miles Mar 15, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11187027
Wandering loose dead steering, brand new vehicle with only 176 miles. The vehicle wanders as you drive down the road, trying to stay in a straight line requires much vigilance and attention, if you look down to adjust your temperature or adjust the radio, the vehicle will veer towards another lane of traffic even though you've made no…
Steering Apr 14, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11196142
While driving to work had problems with engine revving trying to shift there was a loud bang, pulled off the road, started seeing smoke come from the vehicle then was engulfed in flames and burned completely up. There is a complaint with fca case number 58132542 the vehicle was traveling at 40 MPH on 295 parkway when the problem started.
Power Train at 1,000 miles Mar 11, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11185949

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Jeep itself: 51 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 2 killed, 75 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 36 per 100,000 built. Every Wrangler model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 6k

miles, typically

Half the 336 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 1,000 and 18,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 193
10k–20k 63
20k–30k 19
30k–40k 18
40k–50k 5
50k–60k 7
60k–70k 6
70k–80k 6
80k–90k 6
90k–100k 3
100k–150k 10
150k + 0

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Steering2414,5000.31×
Suspension6913,0000.72×
Electrical System4117,8001.16×
Power Train2038,5001.43×
Wheels1815,0001.15×
Engine1849,7001.18×
Visibility/Wiper149,0000.86×
Unspecified145,928—

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2019-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Here, owners reported earlier than same-age vehicles: steering (0.31×). Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Across 2018–2022 model years the Jeep Wrangler ranks 5 of 79 nameplates in the odometer-at-first-complaint study: owners reported problems at 0.31× the mileage of vehicles the same age (median 8,000 miles against a fleet 23,512).

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 4WDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★☆☆27%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 21 filings by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

15 more in this page’s JSON.

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Stellantis warranty extension (117) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 837
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-17
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 806 service bulletins, 21 warranty extensions, 9 others

Most often about: Electrical System, Equipment, Engine, Structure, Power Train.

  • 08-298-26 REV. B Service bulletin
    2026-10-17 · Electrical System
  • Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Blank XZ1 Warranty Extension Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● A blank electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) in the IPC. No information is displayed for the fuel level, temperature gauge, odometer, outside temperature, PRNDL and optional digital speedometer Fig. 1. IMPORTANT! The speedometer and tachometer continue to function normally Fig. 1.
  • 08-364-26 Service bulletin
    2026-10-09 · Electrical System
  • Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● C147B-92 - Front Axle Disconnect Sensor Performance or Incorrect Operation Customers may comment on one or more of the following: ● 4WD system warning lights, service messages, or flashing
  • 08-364-26 Service bulletin
    2026-10-09 · Electrical System
  • Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● C147B-92 - Front Axle Disconnect Sensor Performance or Incorrect Operation Customers may comment on one or more of the following: ● 4WD system warning lights, service messages, or flashing
  • S2621000004 Service bulletin
    2026-09-30 · Power Train
  • The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn Transmission Output Shaft Splines (850RE Transmission Only)
  • 9100900 Service bulletin
    2026-09-08 · Structure — Body
  • Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
  • 9100363 Rev 3 Service bulletin
    2026-08-26 · Engine
  • Turbocharger Kit Please note that many turbo components are serviceable separately and full turbo replacement may not be required. If the turbo is being inspected for: Noise/Rattle: Inspect heat shield fasteners for looseness and check the wastegate actuator/linkage for binding. The actuator kit is serviced separately. Oil Leak: Inspect the turbo oil feed O-ring area for leaks. O-ring is serviced
  • 114045 Warranty extension
    2026-08-12 · Structure — Body
  • ID-25-11 Rev. C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
  • 114044 Warranty extension
    2026-08-12 · Structure — Body
  • D-25-15 Rev. C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0456
P0456 on Jeep →
A very small leak in the evaporative emissions system.Power Train · Gas cap →22 bulletins
P050BManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train18 bulletins
P06EF
P06EF on Jeep →
Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →10 bulletins
P0128
P0128 on Jeep →
The engine is not reaching its normal operating temperature in the expected time — usually the thermostat.Power Train · Thermostat →8 bulletins
P0300
P0300 on Jeep →
Misfire detected, but not isolated to one cylinder.Engine · Ignition coils →7 bulletins
P0133
P0133 on Jeep →
The upstream bank 1 oxygen sensor is responding too slowly to be trusted.Engine · Oxygen sensor →6 bulletins
P0137
P0137 on Jeep →
Downstream bank 1 oxygen sensor reading stuck low.Engine · Oxygen sensor →6 bulletins
P0171
P0171 on Jeep →
The engine is running lean on bank 1: too much air, or not enough fuel, for the mixture the computer wants.Engine · Mass air flow sensor →6 bulletins
P0441
P0441 on Jeep →
The evaporative purge is not flowing the way it should.Electrical System · EVAP purge valve →6 bulletins
P2096
P2096 on Jeep →
After the catalyst, the mixture on bank 1 is reading lean.Engine6 bulletins
P012AManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train5 bulletins
P012C
P012C on Jeep →
Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train5 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2019 Jeep Wrangler failed the emissions check on 3.6% of first inspections — higher than the 2.7% for every 2019 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.8% (every 2019 vehicle: 1.7%).

New York inspections 3.6%

failed emissions

4,471 initial inspections of 4,383 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2019 WranglerEvery 2019 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check3.6%2.7%4,453
Failed the safety inspection1.8%1.7%4,471
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.31%0.20%4,471
Miles driven a year9,1819,904odometer at inspection
Average odometer66,99972,084odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2019 vehicle” is every 2019 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Common questions about the 2019 Wrangler

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2019 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 9 recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, 4 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 23V116000, covering Power Train. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it F (39/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?

Across the 6 EPA-rated configurations of the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, the best EPA combined figure is 24 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?

Transport Canada measured it at 160.2–181.9 in long, 74.0 in wide (body, without mirrors), 73.6 in tall, on a 96.9–118.5 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 3,920–4,478 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?

Owners have filed 746 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, most often about steering, electrical system, suspension. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 11 a fire, 8 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?

The EPA smog rating for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler is 5 out of 10. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III ULEV70, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70, Federal Tier 3 Transitional Bin 85 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?

The manufacturer has filed 837 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, most often covering electrical system, equipment, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-10-17. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2019 Jeep Wrangler do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2019 Jeep Wrangler failed the emissions check on 3.6% of first inspections — higher than the 2.7% for every 2019 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.8% (every 2019 vehicle: 1.7%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations6 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates6 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls9NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints746NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings1 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins837NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations2NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA10 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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