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2019 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are steering problems on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler?

447 owners have reported steering problems on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, 60% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 1,000–13,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.

447 complaints 60% of all 2019 complaints 5,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Tie rod assembly 1
Hand heater / cooler 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (241 of 447). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Steering complaints by the year the problem happened.

Steering complaints by Wrangler year

2009 Wrangler 65
2010 Wrangler 66
2011 Wrangler 58
2014 Wrangler 26
2015 Wrangler 29
2016 Wrangler 28
2017 Wrangler 19
2019 Wrangler 447
2022 Wrangler 83
2023 Wrangler 56
2024 Wrangler 71
2025 Wrangler 3

Related recalls

Steering

These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column. If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge.

Recall 19V201000 · Mar 2019
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Other 2019 Jeep Wrangler problems

Common questions

What are common 2019 Jeep Wrangler steering problems?

Complaints most often name the tie rod assembly and hand heater / cooler.

At what mileage do 2019 Jeep Wrangler steering problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 1,000–13,000 miles. The middle value is about 5,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2019 Jeep Wrangler steering problems?

Yes: 19V201000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Which Wrangler year has the most steering complaints?

The 2018 Wrangler, with 1,117 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.