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2019 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 40 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, 5% of that year's 741 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 6,200 miles. Two crashes and no fires or injuries were reported, and there are no related recalls tied to this brake data.

Brakes complaints
40
5% of 741
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
6,200 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report ABS activating unexpectedly and wheels locking during braking, which lengthens stopping distance.
  • Several drivers describe brakes engaging on their own or applying with a hard, jerking stop without warning.
  • Multiple complaints describe a 'death wobble' at highway speeds, sometimes triggered by hitting a pothole, that owners say ties into the braking and steering system together.
  • Some owners report brakes applying automatically along with warning lights and a temporary loss of power steering while driving around 45 mph.
  • A few drivers say the problem persisted even after a recall-related repair was performed at a dealer.

When 2019 Jeep Wrangler brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 8, 2019, latest Sep 17, 2026.

2019 Jeep Wrangler brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2019Dec 2019Jul 2020Dec 2022Feb 2025Jul 2025Sep 2026
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2020 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Wrangler model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201047 (7%)
  2. 201137 (8%)
  3. 201275 (9%)
  4. 201379 (12%)
  5. 201481 (12%)
  6. 2015140 (30%)
  7. 2016142 (31%)
  8. 201780 (26%)
  9. 2018111 (6%)
  10. 201940 (5%)
  11. 202016 (3%)
  12. 202126 (3%)
  13. 202214 (4%)
  14. 20237 (2%)
  15. 202420 (3%)
  16. 20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA lists 40 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Wrangler, which is 5% of the 741 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2019 Wrangler brake problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 6,200 miles.
Is there a recall for 2019 Jeep Wrangler brakes?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this brake complaint category.
Did the 2019 Wrangler brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes linked to these complaints, with no fires and no injuries reported.
How does the 2019 Wrangler compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2019 Wrangler's brake complaints made up 5% of its total complaints, lower than the 2015 and 2016 model years, which each had brake complaints accounting for 30% and 31% of their totals.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.