2019 Jeep Wrangler Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 151 electrical system complaints for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, 20% of its 741 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 17,038 miles. A related recall (24V652000) covers instrument cluster short circuits on 2018-2024 Wranglers.
- Electrical System complaints
- 151
- 20% of 741
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 17,038 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Instrument panel or console screen suddenly fails or shows distortion, sometimes after a loud popping noise, and can require repeated dealer visits without resolution.
- Forward collision warning falsely triggers and engages automatic braking with no object present, in one case leading to a rear-end crash.
- Vehicle stalls or shuts off while driving at highway speed with no warning, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights and loss of exterior lighting.
- Power steering assist cuts out intermittently while driving, sometimes paired with warning lights and automatic brake activation.
- Uconnect infotainment, GPS, backup camera, and outside temperature displays intermittently stop working with no consistent pattern, then reset on their own.
- Owners report dead batteries, check-engine and battery warning lights, and in some cases engine compartment fires linked to electrical faults.
When 2019 Jeep Wrangler electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 7, 2019, latest Sep 9, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler
- NHTSA 24V652000Sep 5, 2024Electrical System32,863 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
Electrical System 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 electrical system complaints does the 2019 Jeep Wrangler have?
- NHTSA lists 151 electrical system complaints for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, which is 20% of its 741 total complaints for the model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?
- Yes. Recall 24V652000, reported September 5, 2024, covers 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator vehicles where the instrument panel cluster can short-circuit and fail. Dealers replace the instrument cluster free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2019 Jeep Wrangler electrical problems usually occur?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler is 17,037.5 miles.
- Have electrical problems caused crashes or fires on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries reported for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler.
- How does the 2019 Wrangler compare to other model years for electrical complaints?
- Electrical complaints made up 20% of all complaints for the 2019 Wrangler, lower than the 30%, 33%, 43%, 53%, and 57% shares seen in 2020 through 2024, but higher than most years from 2010 to 2018.