2019 Jeep Wrangler Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 29 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, 4% of its 741 total complaints. A related recall (18V675000) covers improperly welded front track bar brackets on 2018-2019 Wranglers, and owners separately report frame weld quality issues and steering instability ("death wobble") at a median 6,080.5 miles.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 29
- 4% of 741
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 6,081 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Steering wobbles, shakes, or drifts violently at highway speeds, sometimes described as the "death wobble".
- Frame welds appear pitted, incomplete, rusty, or covered in slag, often noticed within the first few months of ownership.
- Front end feels loose or unstable after hitting a bump or groove in the road, making it hard to keep the vehicle in its lane.
- Soft top or rear side panel has detached while driving, exposing the cabin.
- Seat recline cable mechanism breaks, leaving the seat unable to latch and stable.
- Windshield bolts found loose or missing after lowering the windshield as described in the owner's manual.
When 2019 Jeep Wrangler body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 24, 2019, latest Jul 29, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler
- NHTSA 18V675000Sep 28, 2018Structure & Body18,055 vehicles
Structure:frame and members
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability.
Risk: An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the track bar bracket welds, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA5.
Structure & Body 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 Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?
- NHTSA lists 29 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Wrangler, which is 4% of the 741 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler related to the frame or steering?
- Yes. Recall 18V675000 covers 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles where the front track bar bracket may be improperly welded and separate from the frame, reducing steering capability. The remedy is dealer inspection and repair of the welds at no charge.
- At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 Wrangler is 6,080.5 miles.
- Did the frame weld and steering issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2019 Wrangler shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
- How does the 2019 Wrangler compare to other years for Structure & Body complaints?
- The 2019 Wrangler had 29 complaints (4% share), lower than 2018's 112 complaints (6% share) and 2011's 33 complaints (7% share), among the years listed.