2019 Jeep Wrangler steering problems
445 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler — 60% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving my 2019 Jeep Wrangler, the vehicle suffered a major electronic/CAN-network failure. Service Shifter, ABS and ESC warnings appeared, the wipers activated on their own, controls malfunctioned, and power-steering assistance failed while the vehicle was moving, making it extremely…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“2019 Jeep Wrangler JLU experienced intermittent CAN-C communication failure. Vehicle has repeatedly experienced simultaneous loss of multiple electronic systems. On September 7th 2026, while driving, vehicle unexpectedly lost electric power steering, windshield wipers activated without command…”
filed Sep 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break…Campaign 19V201000 · Mar 14, 2019
Steering problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 Wrangler | 67 | 10% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 56 | 16% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 81 | 21% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 249 | 27% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 238 | 39% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 1,115 | 61% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 19 | 6% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 28 | 6% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 28 | 6% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 26 | 4% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 167 | 26% |
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.