2019 Jeep Wrangler · symptom sheet
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy
- 54owner reports
- 12,500median miles
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Sep 28, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
446 of the 742 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 54 of those describe power steering loss.
Tick what matches of 54 reports
Power steering loss 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, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What this problem usually is
Power steering loss is the steering wheel suddenly going heavy, usually with a warning on the dash. Nearly six in ten complaints in this group mention a warning light or message, and almost two thirds mention driving or highway speed rather than parking.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the EPS motor or module (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the steering system covers the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.
All 9 recalls on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the steering system on the Wrangler
Underhood fires. Closed sep 24, 2026, led to recall 26V-363.
Frame weld deficiencies. Closed oct 29, 2023.
Frame weld deficiencies. Closed sep 17, 2019.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 5,000 and 68,000 miles, from the 24 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 6 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.
Loss Of Power Steering Assist. U0131 Lost Communication With Electro Hydraulic Power Steering Control Module (EHPS).
U0131-00-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE ?A?. Service Electric Power Steering Message On Cluster.
ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING PUMP Prior to replacing this component for damage at the pump electrical connection, please contact FCA redacted content. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
U0131 Lost Communication With Power Steering Control Module A DTC Active Or Stored. EPS Light On.
2 more on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler page.
What owners wrote
“Vehicle has electrical issues that cause system malfunctions including loss of ABS, power steering, speed control, and speedometer. Multiple attempts by jeep dealership are unable to diagnose issues.”
Filed Dec 13, 2024
“While driving the power steering went out. Stopped turned the engine off and back on. It still happened several times. Had to the power steering replaced with a power steering pump bought from Chrysler and it did it again. Now what?”
Filed May 4, 2024
“Intermittent loss of power steering and throttle. Gears lock and do not shift. Every code is flashing on dash, ABS, shifter, traction control, air bags.”
Filed Jul 30, 2022
“Electrical issue resulting in loss of power steering, speedometer, gas gauge etc. all warning lights come on including ABS BRAKES, VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL, AUTOMATIC START, CHECK ENGINE, 4WD, BRAKE LIGHT. car will not turn off when lights are on. Repeat problem despite being in dealership 3times.”
Filed Jun 17, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 54 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. 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
- 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
- Battery dies or the car will not start 29 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 25 reports