Jeep Wrangler: recalls & VIN check
The Wrangler is an off-road icon with cult-like resale value, but that also means many were genuinely taken off-road.
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2019 Wrangler recalls (9)
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
18V675000Chrysler (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.
STEERING
19V201000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.
SEAT BELTS
20V580000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
20V191000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
21V028000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
20V124000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
23V116000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
24V652000Chrysler (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."
Owner complaints (732)
Owners filed 732 complaints with NHTSA for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. These are unverified owner reports, but recurring themes are worth asking a seller about.
What Ontario buyers should watch on a used Wrangler
Inspect the undercarriage, skid plates and frame for off-road damage and rust, and check for lift kits or modifications. The strong resale means a bargain Wrangler warrants real suspicion and a history report.
Get the full history on a Jeep Wrangler
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Recall, rating and complaint data is sourced from NHTSA public databases for a representative 2019 model year and may differ for other years and trims. Ontario VIN Checkis independent and not affiliated with the manufacturer, ServiceOntario or the Government of Ontario. Always verify open recalls and a vehicle’s specific history before purchase.