2020 Jeep Wrangler problems and recalls

Owners have filed 606 complaints on the 2020 Jeep Wrangler, and NHTSA has issued 12 recalls. The most cited component is the Steering (238 complaints).

606
Complaints
12
Recalls
16
Crash reports
12
Fire reports
7
Injuries
35.8
Severity index

Severity index 35.8 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 35.8p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 89 of 103 by severity index among 2020 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 14% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2020 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

SteeringSteering: 238 complaints (39.3%)238 39%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 176 complaints (29.0%)176 29%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 57 complaints (9.4%)57 9%EngineEngine: 53 complaints (8.7%)53 9%SuspensionSuspension: 51 complaints (8.4%)51 8%Power TrainPower Train: 47 complaints (7.8%)47 8%Visibility/WiperVisibility/Wiper: 33 complaints (5.4%)33 5%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 31 complaints (5.1%)31 5%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
STEERING23839.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17629.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER579.4%
ENGINE538.7%
SUSPENSION518.4%
POWER TRAIN477.8%
VISIBILITY/WIPER335.4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM315.1%

Complaints filed per year

0701402019: 232020: 1262021: 442022: 502023: 792024: 732025: 1312026: 80 (partial year)1920212223242513126
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
201923
2020126
202144
202250
202379
202473
2025131
2026 (year to date)80
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (283 against 220).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
20V19100010/09/2020BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with
20V04200024/01/2020SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The left side lower control arm bracket and weld may not be correctly positioned.
21V66500026/08/2021FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with the 2.0 Liter engine. A cracked fuel supply line connector may leak fuel into the engine compartment.
21V02800028/01/2021POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
20V12400003/03/2020POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
22V63800025/08/2022BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONChrysler (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 St
22V76700013/10/2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPChrysler (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.
23V11600023/02/2023POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYChrysler (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.
23V19100023/03/2023STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSChrysler (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.
24V65200005/09/2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELChrysler (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 Safet
24V67600012/09/2024BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAChrysler (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
25V74100030/10/2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYChrysler (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.

Other Jeep Wrangler model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 12 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-03. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.