Worst 2020 Jeep Wrangler Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 231 | 6 | — | 4,605 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 154 | 2 | 6 | 50,639 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 57 | 2 | 2 | 1,596 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 49 | 2 | — | 11,720 mi | |
| ENGINE | 47 | 3 | 5 | 33,287 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 45 | 1 | 1 | 9,706 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 33 | — | — | 3,750 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 27 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 14 | 2 | — | 1,698 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 | 1 | — | 40 mi | |
| WHEELS | 12 | — | — | 20 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 | 2 | — | 33,158 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 | — | 1 | 55,243 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 4 | — | 38,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 6 | — | — | 2,023 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 5 | — | — | 82,350 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | 1 | 47,698 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 730 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 | — | — | 43,636 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR | 2 | — | — | 41,830 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 50,200 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2020 Jeep Wrangler
16 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,022,228 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Grand Cherokee 4Xe vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. 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."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. A stud on the frame assembly may puncture the fuel tank in a crash, which can result in a fuel leak.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
+ 6 more recalls
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