2020 Jeep Wrangler problems and complaints
Owners have filed 619 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The most-reported areas: Steering (240), Electrical System (183), Unknown Or Other (58).
Key takeaways
- 619 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 17 involve a crash, 12 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 240 | 39% |
| Electrical System | 183 | 30% |
| Unknown Or Other | 58 | 9% |
| Engine | 56 | 9% |
| Suspension | 52 | 8% |
| Power Train | 47 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 33 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 33 | 5% |
| Structure | 17 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 2% |
| Wheels | 13 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD | Not rated | 4/5 | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,suspension - filed 2026-11-02
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 that I have the alumin...
Seat Belts - filed 2026-10-26
Seat belt light appears on dash even when I am Buckled. I went to see what the problem was and the specialist said the belt buckle was defective. The mechanic searched the part nationwide and was informed the part is not available. I’m currently driving with a faulty driver belt buckle which is a safety concern.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-23
While driving, the entire digital instrument panel cluster suddenly short-circuited and went completely black, dropping all access to the speedometer and critical safety indicators. My vehicle has the 7-inch display. My independent repair shop diagnosed it as an internal short circuit and ordered a replacement Mopar fa...
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More for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.