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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4HJXFG5KW657289 · Checked Aug 17, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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1C4HJXFG5KW•••••• 2019 Jeep WRANGLER

That is about average for the 2019 Jeep WRANGLER — 7 complaints per build across 106 builds.

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712on the model
106builds in total
Most reported Steering 4 Electrical System 1 Forward Collision Avoidance 1 Visibility/wiper 1

What owners of this build wrote

Visibility/wiper Dec 2025
I am reporting a defect with the driver-side sun visor on my 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The sun visor mounting mechanism is faulty and has broken/detached during normal use. When this occurs, the visor drops down unexpectedly and obstructs the driver’s forward view. This…
Steering Jan 2021
Loss of some electrical power, including power steering; Check engine light, other warnings are triggered. Can Bus error. Engine fails to turn off. Gear-shift problems. Happens repeatedly
Steering Mar 2020
There is play in the steering wheel especially at highway speeds (above 60 mph) and the problem seems to be getting worse. It was always lose but the severity was noticed on a 1200 mile road trip and continues to be an issue. This issue causes the driver to constantly adjust the…
Steering Aug 2019
The vehicle has excessive steering wander when driving above 20 mph and gets worse at highway speeds making the vehicle very unsafe. The vehicle will not stay tracking in 1 lane without constant correction of the steering wheel. (purchased jeep brand new & have been back to the…
Steering May 2019
Extremely difficult to keep the vehicle from wandering, especially at speeds 65mph and above. There is excessive play in the steering wheel, and the vehicle wanders to the right when letting go of the steering wheel, at any speed. Took the brand new vehicle to the service…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C4HJXFG5KW657289 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.