2019 Jeep Wrangler wheels problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving on the interstate and when I went over a little bump my truck started to shake like it was going to loose control. I read up on this and people who own jeeps refer to it as the death waddle is there a recall on this issue.”
filed Jan 22, 2026
“While driving the last couple days, our 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon unlimited started the “Death Wobble”, an uncontrollable violent shaking from left to right. Occurred three days in a row, took vehicle to Jeep dealership to ensure extended warranty coverage”
filed Mar 11, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Wrangler | 7 | 1% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 8 | 2% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 23 | 3% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 13 | 2% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 61 | 3% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 10 | 2% |
| 2012 Wrangler | 4 | 0% |
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.