JeepWrangler20193.6L/jeep/wrangler/2019/3-6l/
JL platform

2019 Jeep Wrangler — 3.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Wrangler 3.6L. Covers both the standard and High Output 3.6L.

Body SUVEngine 3.6LTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2019 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L is built on the JL platform as a compact SUV and is powered by a 3.6‑liter engine paired with an eight‑speed automatic transmission, drawing 5.0 qt of 0W‑20 oil and achieving an EPA rating of 18 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined. Its drivetrain and modest fuel economy are complemented by a relatively modest total of 721 owner complaints, with steering identified as the most frequent issue and nine recalls recorded for the model year. Across the 1990‑2023 complaint record, the Wrangler’s 2019 figures sit well below the 2018 peak of 1,793 complaints and far above the 1996 low of five, indicating that while the model remains prone to some steering concerns, its overall reliability trajectory has improved since the highest‑complaint year.

Model year20192018201720162015201420132012

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque130 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/23/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 700 CCAOEM · verified
High beam bulbAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/75R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter68257030AA
Spark plug68292346AA alt SP225755AB
BatteryBBH7A001AA alt BBH6F001AA
Front wiper blades68383600AB
Thermostat68212516AA alt 05048424AD
Cabin air filter68535621AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length160.2 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height73.6 in
Wheelbase96.9 in
Curb weight4193 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 23 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2019 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

6.1–8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2018 Sport 2-door
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2018Sport 2-door 3.6L V66.10 sec14.90 sec285 hp4x4
2018Unlimited Sahara 4-door 3.6L V66.80 sec15.20 sec270 hp4x4
2018Unlimited Sahara 4-door 3.6L V66.90 sec15.30 sec270 hp4x4
2018Rubicon 2-door 3.6L V67.40 sec15.80 sec285 hp4x4
2018Unlimited Rubicon 4-door 3.6L V67.50 sec15.90 sec285 hp4x4
2018Unlimited Rubicon 4-door 3.6L V67.50 sec15.90 sec285 hp4x4
2018Unlimited Rubicon 4-door 3.6L V68.30 sec16.30 sec285 hp4x4
2020Unlimited Sahara 4-door 3.6L V67.30 sec15.50 sec285 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 · Dot 4 · Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 130 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3 · Dot 4 · Dot 3
Clutch FluidDot 3 · Dot 4 · Dot 3
Engine CoolantMopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 year
Engine Coolant Capacity11.2 qt
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 qt
Power Steering FluidMopar Electric Steering Pump Fluid
Transfer Case FluidATF +4

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate BoltsUse new bolts only: 69.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts69 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs106 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts130 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub100.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub100.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance700 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine CompressionCranking Speed

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque27.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 148.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 74.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.039; Rear: .409
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.00031
Maximum Rotor Runout.0008

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2 90°.15 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Step1: 30.0 ft. lbs.

2105°
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33 ft. lbs., Step 4: 125° do not use a torque wrench., Step 5: Loosen all fasteners in reverse order., Step 6: 22 ft. lbs., Step 7: 33 ft. lbs., Step 8: 33 ft. lbs., Step 9: 130° do not use a torque wrench.22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
At 30,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Jeep Wrangler sits at a pivotal point in the generation's trajectory: 2018 recorded a dramatic spike with 1,793 complaints, 14 recalls, and 5 investigations, while 2019 shows a substantial pullback to 721 complaints and 9 recalls—suggesting the model year benefited from corrective action following the 2018 surge. Compared to the 2017 baseline of 304 complaints, however, 2019's 721 remains elevated, and the trend continues upward through 2021 (889 complaints), indicating systemic issues were not fully resolved in this generation. Technical Service Bulletins for 2019 totaled 822, actually higher than 2018's 702, which may reflect increased dealer-level service documentation rather than worsening problems. The dominant complaint category is Steering (265 complaints alone, plus 61 combined with Suspension), while Electrical System (56) and Power Train (35) are secondary concerns; 9 crash complaints and 9 fire complaints were recorded. The recall count of 9 for 2019 is notably lower than 2018's 14, but higher than 2016-2017's 5, placing this model year in the middle of the generation's correction arc. The concrete takeaway: 2019 is a better prospect than the problematic 2018 model year, as complaints dropped significantly, but it still carries elevated complaint levels versus pre-spike years and ongoing steering-related concerns that warrant a thorough pre-purchase inspection—making it a conditional buy rather than a clear recommendation.

9
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
822
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
721
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 9 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 721 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering265
Steering,Suspension61
Electrical System56
Power Train35
Unknown Or Other28
Suspension26
Visibility/Wiper20
Steering,Suspension,Wheels19

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 9 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V675000Structure:Frame And MembersReported 28/09/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability. Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the track bar bracket welds, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 17, 2018…

19V201000SteeringReported 14/03/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 822 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1126402026-06-30EngineTHROTTLE BODY – NONE
1126392026-06-30EngineTHROTTLE BODY – NONE
18-062-262026-06-25Power TrainFlash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction…
1128632026-06-23Electrical SystemMOTOR - BLOWER WITH WHEEL
1128622026-06-23Electrical SystemMOTOR - BLOWER WITH WHEEL

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Wrangler 3.6L take?

5.0 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Wrangler have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.6L get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined mpg.