2019 Jeep Wrangler power train problems
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“VEHICLE & INCIDENT: 2019 Jeep Wrangler JL 2.0L Turbo. While climbing an extended grade on Hwy 87, vehicle experienced a sudden sluggish throttle anomaly and rapid coolant temperature spike from ~215F to 255F under load. Vehicle was pulled off and shut down within ~20 seconds. SUSPECTED FAILURE MODE…”
filed Aug 9, 2026
“There was a recall done on the clutch system back in 2023 and now the same problem has occurred, and I have to replace my entire clutch system.”
filed Jul 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Clutch pressure plate may overheat and fractureCampaign 23V116000 · Feb 23, 2023
- Clutch pressure plate may overheat and fractureCampaign 21V028000 · Jan 28, 2021
- Clutch pressure plate may overheat and fractureCampaign 20V124000 · Mar 3, 2020
Power Train problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 11 | 17% |
| 2024 Wrangler | 169 | 24% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 49 | 14% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 63 | 16% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 139 | 15% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 47 | 8% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 174 | 10% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 50 | 16% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 74 | 16% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 51 | 11% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 88 | 13% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 230 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.