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2019 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems

12 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

12
Complaints
1
Fires
Feb 2022Oct 2024
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (12)

criticalENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a misfire coming from the engine, and there was a backfire coming from the exhaust system. Additionally, there was a coolant intrusion in cylinder #3 and a burning in the head gasket.

NHTSA #: 11721982
criticalENGINE
FireFiled: Jul 2023

Engine caught on fire

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NHTSA #: 11530384
highENGINE
Filed: Oct 2024

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has a bulletin about coolant leaks in Jeep Wranglers with 2.0L engines: Bulletin: 07-001-20 REV.

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NHTSA #: 11618709
highENGINE
Filed: Sep 2024

Every light started blinking and the auto start started flashing and said auto start disabled. The jeep slowly started to die. I pulled over off the high way thankfully in a safe spot and it locked up.

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NHTSA #: 11615294
highENGINE
Filed: Sep 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power. The contact pulled over the shoulder of the roadway, but the vehicle failed to restart.

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NHTSA #: 11615012
highENGINE
Filed: May 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the engine continued to rev up quickly, immediately followed by an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine compartment. Additionally, the contact stated that metal shards were seen coming from the vehicle onto the roadway.

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NHTSA #: 11519735
highENGINE
Filed: Feb 2022

Vehicle only had 21421 miles on it. We were having issues with the Jeep reveling at highest RPM when turned on. This happened a handful of times and then it began to seem like it was not going to stay started and was going to stall.

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NHTSA #: 11452957
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: May 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the water temperature gauge rose and failed to return to a normal engine temperature. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and became aware that the third reservoir tank was empty.

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NHTSA #: 11660847
mediumENGINE
Filed: Sep 2021

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while the vehicle was placed in tow mode, the vehicle would not start. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11432746
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2021

Jeep wrangler has a safety issue with clutch slipping.it is under recall. It's been in dealership multiple time over last 2 years. There is no fix for this problem.

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NHTSA #: 11403726
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jun 2020

When the outside temperature is hot enough and the a/c is turned on the cooling fan noise becomes excessive. It's a known issue with jeep. There's an actual TSB specifically for this noise.

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NHTSA #: 11330667
mediumENGINE
Filed: May 2019

I purchased this vehicle on may 1st 2019 and park the car with only aprox. 63 miles on it that night. On may 2nd 2019 after driving a couple of miles the check engine light came on along with the stop/start icon with the explanation sign in it came on .

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NHTSA #: 11206185

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