repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Park outsideRisk. A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
2020 Jeep WranglerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 619 owner complaints about the 2020 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the steering. It is covered by 12 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-652 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Jeep Wrangler has problems
619 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
240Steering6 crash/fire/injury
183Electrical system9 crash/fire/injury
56Engine8 crash/fire/injury
52Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
47Power train2 crash/fire/injury
33Visibility/wiper
33Fuel/propulsion system
17Structure
13Wheels
8015 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 240 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 183 | 9 |
| Engine | 56 | 8 |
| Suspension | 52 | 2 |
| Power train | 47 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 33 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 33 | 1 |
| Structure | 17 | 2 |
| Wheels | 13 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 80 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2020 Jeep Wrangler recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Structure: frame and members
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2026 Q2
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q2
repaired · 2024 Q3
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of fire.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Control arm: lower arm
Risk. The improper weld may allow the lower control arm to separate from the axle which can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
0kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 123 steering complaints. 99% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 35% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
114under 30k miles122under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Wrangler year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wrangler median. How we score
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'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Jeep Wrangler safety ratings
2020 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (27.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Jeep Wrangler, and the recalls they led to.
- High pressure fuel pump failureLed to recall 24V-957
- Underhood firesLed to recall 26V-363
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) FailureOpen
In owners' words
What Wrangler owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
At highway speed when hitting even a small bump or road irregularity, the Jeep experienced the notorious "death wobble". Oscillating shimmy and momentary loss of control. I discovered the steering damper was blown out on the track bar. After looking into the technical service bulletins, I found…
When driving down the road, 55mph, I drove across some bumps in the road, and my steering, tires and the front of my Jeep started shaking violently. Couldn't hardly control it. Please help.
These new Jeep Wrangles came from the factory with an aluminum steering box and Jeep has made 8 new steering boxes to try to fix the "wondering" steering issue but has not made any recalls. This is a safety issue because while driving down the road if you hit the smallest of bumps the Jeep will be…
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