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2018 Jeep Wrangler vs 2019 Jeep Wrangler

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2018 Jeep Wrangler2019 Jeep Wrangler
NHTSA complaints1,794726
Recall campaigns149
Service bulletins (TSBs)707827
Investigations52
Crash reports229
Fire reports259
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1820–24
Median reported mileage9,000 mi10,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentJeep WranglerJeep Wrangler
Steering1,112441
Suspension342132
Electrical System257143
Power Train17077
Engine9842
Structure9622
Wheels6128
Service Brakes4724

Symptoms owners describe

Vibration / shaking550172
Steering problems9240
Stalling8132
Check engine light4826
Rust / corrosion4812
Loss of power4126
Clunking / rattling248
Overheating249

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.