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moderate 439 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700 · see steering across all vehicles →
Of the 439 steering complaints filed for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
Steering accounts for 62% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 10 categories tracked.
Among the 19 model years of Jeep Wrangler in our records for steering problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
While driving on the while driving on the highway at about 60 MPH and taking a slight left or right curve we hit an expansion joint on the bridge. The front wheels started shaking uncontrollably until I came to a full stop on the side of the road. Very dangerous safety concern, especially on a car that has not been off-road and with less than 18000 miles and no modifications. This issue is very…
Lost all steering while driving on highway coming up to a corner, extreme safety risk. Jeep repair facility can not diagnose and repair my vehicle and it has been out of service for over 6 months this year and its at repair facility unable to be repaired-STARS has been involved. Loss of steering while driving my 6 year old granddaughter, we almost crashed into another vehicle, could have been…
Car as a very obvious steering play, more obvious at speed above 40mph. The Jeep is hard to keep on lane in normal highway driving and dangerous.
My power steering has completely locked up multiple times while driving on freeways, highways, and residential streets. This issue has occurred in all types of weather, including rainy days and dry days, so that doesn't seem to have any sort of impact on the issue. When the power steering locks up the vehicle throws around 50 codes, which the dealership has reset more than once. Each time the…
When on the highway, it starting shaking vigorously. I had to slow down to stop it from shaking. I went from about 70 MPH to about 35 MPH in order to stop it from shaking. I tried looking up what it could be and found that it's been called the "death wobble." I've also checked it for recalls and nothing came up at this time. I tried calling fca, however after being on hold for more than 2 hours,…
Concern: Suspension, steering, and electrical system malfunction Description of the Problem: While driving at highway speeds (approximately 75 mph), the vehicle experiences a wiggling or unstable sensation in the suspension, making the car feel unsafe. At the same time, the steering wheel becomes stiff and difficult to turn. Additionally, a warning message appears stating “Service Shifter.”…
While driving on the highway at approximately 70 MPH, the Jeep began to shake (wabble) violently. The steering column became hard to control due to the shaking of the Jeep. Slowing down did not seem to help so I pulled off the freeway and came to a complete stop. This alleviated the issue temporarily. However, the shaking/wabble occurred 6 more times during my 200-mile trip. I took my Jeep into…
I was driving a 2019 Jeep wrangler that I bought at the end of january 2020, I barely have 3,300 miles on it, due to covid and remote working. I was driving on rte. 287 south doing 70 MPH I must have hit a bump or imperfection in the road, all of a sudden the whole car started to violently vibrate and shake, I had to go from the left lane over to the right shoulder while slowing down to about 30…
Bought the 2019 Jeep jl certified used nov 24. Told the dealer that the Jeep pulls to the right and the vehicles alignment might be off. The told me they did alignment and everything is good. At highway speeds the Jeep wanders all over the road it is very hard to control. I will be bringing it to a different dealer because it does not feel safe.
The steering is loose and vhicule wanders at highway speed. It's very difficult to keep in a straight line at highway speed. Feels extremely unsafe. The dealer bas changed the stearing dumper and that's no better. It's been like this since the purchase in december 2019.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 439 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Across the 167 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most steering failures cluster between 4,000 and 17,000 miles, with the median around 8,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 4,000; a quarter make it past 17,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover steering issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.