How many suspension, wheels, and tires complaints does the 2019 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA lists 140 complaints in this category for the 2019 model year, which is 19% of the 741 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler death wobble?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2019 Wrangler.

At what mileage does the death wobble typically start?

The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels, and tires complaints on the 2019 Wrangler is 13,000 miles, though sample complaints range from under 100 miles to over 20,000 miles.

Did the death wobble cause any crashes or injuries in 2019 Wrangler complaints?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to this problem area for the 2019 Wrangler, though 1 fire was reported.

Is the 2019 Wrangler worse than other years for this problem?

The 2019 Wrangler's 19% share of complaints in this area is close to the 2018 model's 20% and the 2021 model's 20%, both higher than most other Wrangler years listed.

2019 Jeep Wrangler Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 140 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, 19% of that year's 741 total complaints. The dominant pattern is the so-called "death wobble," violent front-end shaking triggered by small bumps at highway speed, with a median failure mileage of 13,000. No related recall is listed.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 140; 19% of 741
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 13,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report violent front-end shaking, described as the 'death wobble,' triggered by hitting a small bump, pothole, or expansion joint at highway speeds around 65-70 mph.
Some drivers say the shaking does not stop until they slow down significantly, in one case to under 45 mph and in another to about 30 mph.
Several owners describe loose, wandering, or jumpy steering even before any wobble event, saying the vehicle drifts out of its lane without steering input.
One owner reported dealer replacement of the trackbar with a stiffer bushing and an updated steering stabilizer, which reduced but did not eliminate the wobble.
One sample complaint describes a related fire during a dealer test drive while diagnosing a wobble complaint at 36,000 miles.
Reports span a wide mileage range, from as low as 75-80 miles on a new vehicle up to 20,000 miles and beyond.

When 2019 Jeep Wrangler suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 13, 2018, latest Mar 3, 2026.

140 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q4 to 2026 Q1; peak 2020 Q1 (15).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Wrangler model year

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

201056 (8%)
201144 (9%)
201225 (3%)
201330 (5%)
201429 (4%)
201522 (5%)
201617 (4%)
201713 (4%)
2018364 (20%)
2019140 (19%)
202058 (10%)
2021190 (20%)
202259 (15%)
202340 (11%)
202425 (3%)
20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels, and tires complaints does the 2019 Jeep Wrangler have?: NHTSA lists 140 complaints in this category for the 2019 model year, which is 19% of the 741 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler death wobble?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2019 Wrangler.
At what mileage does the death wobble typically start?: The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels, and tires complaints on the 2019 Wrangler is 13,000 miles, though sample complaints range from under 100 miles to over 20,000 miles.
Did the death wobble cause any crashes or injuries in 2019 Wrangler complaints?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to this problem area for the 2019 Wrangler, though 1 fire was reported.
Is the 2019 Wrangler worse than other years for this problem?: The 2019 Wrangler's 19% share of complaints in this area is close to the 2018 model's 20% and the 2021 model's 20%, both higher than most other Wrangler years listed.