2019 Jeep Wrangler · symptom sheet
Battery dies or the car will not start
- 29owner reports
- 44,000median miles
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Jun 25, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
150 of the 742 complaints on this car are about the electrical system. 29 of those describe dead battery.
Tick what matches of 29 reports
Dead battery on other Wrangler years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2025, 2026.
What this problem usually is
These owners walk out to a car that's dead. Some find it drained after sitting only a day or two, some need a jump start every week, and some have had the battery replaced more than once without the problem going away. A good number describe the dealer testing the battery, calling it fine, and sending them home.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (23 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the electrical system covers the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
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."
All 9 recalls on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the Wrangler
Instrument panel cluster (ipc) failure. Open.
Loss of motive power. Open.
Pedestrian alert sounds. Closed aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V-063.
Totally integrated power module failure. Closed jul 24, 2015.
Engine stalling & electric power loss. Closed aug 2, 2007, led to recall 07V-291.
Instrument panel ground screw. Closed may 30, 2000, led to recall 99V-117.
None of these investigations covers the 2019 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 5,000 and 72,400 miles, from the 14 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 19 service bulletins or notices for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub
Flash: Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) Diagnostic and System Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Battery Charge Indicator (BCI) Replacement Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following DTC has been set: ? B1271-00 - Charge Level Indicator Internal.
15 more on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler page.
What owners wrote
“Both the auxiliary and main batteries go out at least once a year leaving you stranded in need of flatbed towing. Dealer has know suggestions on the faulty batteries or recommendations for a better solution.”
Filed Oct 13, 2022
“The 48v battery doesn't charge properly, stop/start doesn't function as intended. When the car broke down the high voltage cable that connects the MGU and the 48v battery required repair.”
Filed Mar 3, 2022
“2 Batteries were replaced in my 2019 Jeep Wrangler on 9/10 at Arrigo DCJF in West a palm Beach Florida. A battery sensor Was ordered for future service. Drive Jeep to Atlanta area on 9/15. On 9/17 check engine light came on. Set appointment with Palmer Jeep in Alpharetta Ga. 1/2 block from arriving a dealership my Jeep caught FIRE and engine compartment was fully engulfed in minutes. Jeep was towed to Palmer.”
Filed Sep 20, 2021
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 29 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Steering wheel shakes or the "death wobble" 156 reports
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 132 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 54 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 50 reports
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 39 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 37 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 31 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 30 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 25 reports