2019 Jeep Wrangler engine problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and stalled, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to safely move the vehicle to the side of…”
filed Jul 22, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Check Engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to O'Reily's, where a portable diagnostic machine was used; however, no fault codes were retrieved. The contact stated that the…”
filed Jun 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
CORE – HEATER
113271 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 7, 2026CORE – HEATER
113270 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 7, 2026THROTTLE BODY – NONE
112639 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026THROTTLE BODY – NONE
112640 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ●…
18-062-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2026
Engine problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 23 | 39% |
| 2024 Wrangler | 390 | 59% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 95 | 28% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 85 | 23% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 213 | 24% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 50 | 8% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 98 | 5% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 61 | 20% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 88 | 19% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 125 | 27% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 322 | 50% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 140 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.