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2020 Jeep Wrangler
The most reported problem on the 2020 Jeep Wrangler is death wobble, with 68 complaints, usually around 28,000 miles.
- 610owner complaints
- 12recalls
- 16involved a crash
- 30,791median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 25, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Wrangler doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2020 model year.
Is the 2020 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
The 2020 Jeep Wrangler has 610 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 2.6 times the median of 233 for 2020 SUVs on this site. Of the 13 Wrangler model years since 2014, it has the 6th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2019 and 2021
- At 87 complaints for each year on the road, the 2020 runs close to the 2019 (93) and well under the 2021 (157).
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Death wobble has 68 complaints and infotainment has 67, out of 610 in all. A quarter of the 19 owners who gave a mileage for death wobble saw it by about 6,000 miles, and half by about 28,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 29 of the 610 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 16 reports mention a crash, 12 mention a fire and 7 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Infotainment and suspension each have a recall on the same system (24V-652 and 25V-741; 20V-042). Death wobble has none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Complaints are still climbing. 2025 brought 131, the most of any year so far. So far in 2026, 84 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: steering wheel shakes or the "death wobble", 68 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
610 complaints is 2.8 times the median 2020 model on this site and 2.6 times the median 2020 SUV. Among the 13 Wrangler model years here it ranks 6th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler
Jeep filed 1,016 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2020 Jeep Wrangler. 121 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car, 3 of those a warranty extension. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Steering wheel shakes or the "death wobble" 2 bulletins · 68 complaints
Drag Link Long Socket FOR STEERING SHIMMY DIAGNOSIS, PLEASE REFERENCE S1819000004 Rev. Q AND 19 - Steering / Diagnosis and Testing (IN SERVICE LIBRARY).
Air Trapped in Steering Damper Warranty Extension XF1 A shimmy in the steering wheel after hitting an irregularity on the road surface (symptom is more prevalent in cold temperatures). This bulletin involves replacing the steering damper.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 32 bulletins · 67 complaints
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Blank XZ1 Warranty Extension Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● **A blank electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) in the IPC.
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Blank XZ1 Warranty Extension Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● A blank IPC display. No information is displayed for the speedometer, fuel level, temperature gauge, odometer, outside temperature and PRNDL.
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Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data).
Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)
Floor Console USB Inoperative Customers may comment on the following: ? Customer states the Apple Carplay/Android Auto? does not work or is intermittently working when their device is plugged into the center console bin USB port.
SOS and Assistance Call Not Working After Radio Exchange Unit Installed
Media Hub USB Connection Drops, Or Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Inoperative.
Apple CarPlay Does Not Work Or Not Connecting
Radio Over The Air JR34.41F Updating to JR34.42F Software Version ? Mobile WiFi inoperative upon start up. ? WiFi hotspot gives ?No Internet? connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device.
Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery From Excessive Radio Current Draw
Radio Over The Air Updating to 34.42 Software Version ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives 9No Internet9 connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device.
Radio Over The Air JR34.3 Updating to JR34.32.Software Version Customers may experience one or more of the following: Not be able to use Mobile Wi-Fi upon start up. Hotspot gives a no Internet connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device.
Plus 20 older ones not listed here.
Suspension noise, struts or alignment 3 bulletins · 51 complaints
Shock And Strut Diagnosis And Replacement Guidelines Leaking, noisy, or weak shocks or struts.
Click Noise From Front End While Driving And Or Turning.
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Noise From Front Axle Area Over Bumps
Infotainment screen freezes or goes black 4 bulletins · 28 complaints
Radio Black Screen, Freezing, Reset, Cutting Out Or Inoperative Intermittently
Radio Screen Freeze, Blank Screen And Reset
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UGQ Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required updating the radio software to:28.3 - 2018 MY 34.21 - 2020 MY Customers may experience one or more of the following: Intermittently, the radio screen will black out after key is turned ...
CAMERA, Rear View For concerns of back up camera flicker/blank/blue/black screen or camera inop, please ensure Radio is at latest software level. After update, system requires three sleep cycles to function properly.
Battery dies or the car will not start 20 bulletins · 26 complaints
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub
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Flash: Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) Diagnostic and System Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Battery Charge Indicator (BCI) Replacement Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following DTC has been set: ? B1271-00 - Charge Level Indicator Internal.
No Start, Stop Start Inoperative, Battery or Check Engine Light (CEL) Illuminated
U0111-00 Lost Communication With Battery Energy Control Module Set In The HCP. BPCM Offline, Multiple Low Voltage DTC?s.
No Start, Start Stop Inoperative, Cluster Message Service Start Stop System
Lithium Ion Batteries Beginning April 1, 2022, a $5,000 penalty will be assessed to dealers who return any visually damaged battery to the supplier. Improper handling of damaged lithium ion batteries can cause property damage, serious injury or even death.
No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off
No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration
Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination After Key Off
Plus 8 older ones not listed here.
Engine overheats or leaks coolant 13 bulletins · 16 complaints
Water Pump & Chain Case Cover
Suspected Engine Coolant Leak
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PUMP WATER For 2016-2024MY 3.6L Pentastar Upgrade with suspected coolant leak. PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT, PROCEED WITH INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE LATEST VERSION OF STAR ONLINE PUBLICATION S2307000002.
Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
Customer complaint may include a coolant leak, or, a coolant leak is detected during a routine oil change inspection.
PUMP, Water (Water Pump Inlet Tube) For concern of leak at water pump, please check and re-torque water pump inlet tube fasteners as described in Service Bulletin 07-001-20 before replacing the water pump.
Coolant leak
Water Pump Inlet Tube Fastener Torque This bulletin involves checking the torque on the water pump inlet tube fasteners to possibly eliminate coolant leak at this location. The customer may describe either a coolant leak or the coolant level is low.
Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
Customer complains of a MIL-on condition. Upon further inspection, there is a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0128 Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature) set in the PCM.
Appearance Of A Coolant Leak On The Power Pack Unit (PPU) Fitting Due To Assembly Lubricant
High Pressure (HP) Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler, Perceived Internal Coolant Leak.
Plus 1 older ones not listed here.
Check engine light or misfire 44 bulletins · 15 complaints
EMISSION RECALL – NORTH AMERICA Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp 16C The instrument panel cluster on about 32,587 of the above vehicles may have an inoperable check engine/malfunction indicator lamp (CEL/MIL).
Check Engine Light (CEL) Illuminated with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Performance Setting In The Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
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Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0111-00 - Intake Air ...
Emissions Recall 16C - Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp - Dealer Notification (Revision 2)
EMISSION RECALL – NORTH AMERICA Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp Reference: 16C
Customer complaint may include a Mil On/Check Engine Lamp On and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Lamp On. There may also be associated driveability issues. Upon further investigation, the following fault codes may be found in the PCM:
Spark Knock/Engine Symptoms Customers may experience the following: ● Knocking or pinging noise coming from the engine upon acceleration.
Misfire Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), Rough Idle, Valvetrain Noise Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0301 - Cylinder 1 ...
3.6L PSU Long Block Misfire DTC codes and/or rough idle and/or valvetrain noise. Refer to SOL # S2509000004. It is also important to confirm that the vehicle being repaired has the latest calibration/software update for oil pump operation mode (high pressure ...
No Start, Stop Start Inoperative, Battery or Check Engine Light (CEL) Illuminated
Misfire DTCs, Rough Idle, Valvetrain Noise
3.6L PSU Long Block Misfire DTC codes and/or rough idle and/or valvetrain noise. These conditions may be related to worn intake camshaft high lift lobe(s), and intake rocker arm(s) high lift slider. High mileage failure (10,000-60,000 miles). 1.
Plus 32 older ones not listed here.
Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 3 bulletins · 15 complaints
Front Wheel Well Liner Contacting Tire And Or Loose
SENSOR, Wheel Speed Please call FCA Redacted Content prior to replacing a rear wheel speed sensor for one of the following fault codes: C003A-1D and or 2F (right rear wss circuit current out of range or signal erratic) C0037-1D and or 2F (left rear wss ...
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Volume Uncontrollable Or Stuck On High
Complaints filed by year
131 complaints came in 2025. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Instrument panel cluster (ipc) failure. Open.
NHTSA summary
Underhood fires. Closed sep 24, 2026, led to recall 26V-363.
NHTSA summary
High pressure fuel pump failure. Open, led to recall 24V-957.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2020 Jeep Wrangler
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 17, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a later date. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 68C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025. Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under NHTSA Recalls 24V720 and 23V787 will need to have the new remedy performed.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28A.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.
Chrysler (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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel supply line as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-140. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y10.
Chrysler (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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
Chrysler (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 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Chrysler (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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The left side lower control arm bracket and weld may not be correctly positioned.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W01.
All 12 recalls on the 2020 Jeep Wrangler, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2020 Jeep Wrangler?
Death wobble, with 68 of the 610 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 28,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2020 Jeep Wrangler problems start?
Of the 172 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 4,000 miles and half by about 31,000.
Is the 2020 Jeep Wrangler better or worse than the 2019 and 2021?
Counted per year on the road, the 2020 has about as many complaints as the 2019 and fewer complaints than the 2021: 87 a year against 93 and 157.
How many 2020 Jeep Wrangler complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
29 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for death wobble on the 2020 Jeep Wrangler?
No recall on file for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler is on the same system as death wobble. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.