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.
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.
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.