2020 Jeep WRANGLER: complaints, problems and recalls

WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT OR ABOVE 60 MPH, THE JEEP WANDERS AND DOESN'T MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE AND VERY DIFFICULT TO REMAIN IN MY LANE AT ALL TIMES. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THIS VEHICLE.

Owner-reported narrative. 15 miles reported. Look up ODI 11256548 at NHTSA ↗

CONTINUOUSLY WONDERING DRIVING ON ROAD GOING 30 MPH TO 60MHP COULD NOT KEEP VEHICLE STRAIGHT IN BETWEEN THE LINES ON THE ROAD .IT HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME WE TOOK VEHICLE HOME FROM BRAND NEW PURCHASE

Owner-reported narrative. 17 miles reported. Look up ODI 11256984 at NHTSA ↗

ON SEPTEMBER 16 2019 MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, WE ONLY DROVE IT ABOUT AN EIGHTH OF A MILE I DIDN'T SEE A REASON TO GO ANY FURTHER BECAUSE WE WERE TRADING IN A 2014 THAT STEERS AND STAYS ON THE ROAD PERFECTLY. IT WAS LATE IN THE DAY WHEN WE PICKED IT UP AND WE WANTED TO GO TOWARDS THE MALL TO GET SOMETHING TO EAT THE JEEP WAS ALL OVER THE ROAD EXTRA MOVEMENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL IT DIDN'T CORRESPOND TO ANY MOVEMENT OF THE TIRES IT WAS EXHAUSTING TO DRIVE IT TO AND FROM THE MALL. I TOOK IT IN THE NEXT DAY TO HAVE THE SERVICE …

Owner-reported narrative. 20 miles reported. Look up ODI 11257153 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 JEEP WRANGLER. WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED APPROXIMATELY THREE INCHES IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE FRONT WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN IMMEDIATELY. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE "PLAY" WITH THE STEERING. DWAYNE TAYLOR CHRYSLER JEEP (2052 US HWY 641 N, MURRAY, KY) WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.

Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11257733 at NHTSA ↗

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE AND THE JEEP TENDS TO WANDER LEFT AND RIGHT. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SUCH AS CURVES IN THE HIGHWAY, ESPECIALLY GOING DOWNHILL, CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE BECOMES DIFFICULT AND SCARY. THE ONLY THING TO DO UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES IS TO SLOW DOWN SUFFICIENTLY TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. ON SEPT 1, 2019 I'VE ALMOST RAN INTO THE MEDIAN DIVIDER ON I-70 WEST, WEST OF EVERGREEN CO. ON SEPT 2, 2019, I WAS STRUGGLING TO STAY IN MY LANE HEADING EAST ON I-70 INTO DENVER, JUST …

Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11258396 at NHTSA ↗

SIGNIFICANT "DEAD-ZONE" AT CENTER. INCONSISTENT STEERING FEEDBACK. SIGNIFICANT WANDERING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO KEEP VEHICLE CENTERED IN LANE. ESSENTIALLY FEELS LIKE HAVING TO PLAY "PING-PONG" WITH CONSTANT CORRECTIONS TO KEEP JEEP IN LANE, CONSTANTLY WEAVING. HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS. IS NOT RELATED TO WELD ISSUE WITH PRIOR MODELS, I DON'T THINK. VERY SCARY AND CONCERNING AT HIGHER SPEEDS.

Owner-reported narrative. 50 miles reported. Look up ODI 11258422 at NHTSA ↗

NEW 2020 WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON JUST A WEEK OLD. BEEN INTO DEALER 3 OF THOSE 7 DAYS FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1.) SIGNIFICANT PULL TO THE RIGHT ON FLAT SURFACE STREETS OR HIGHWAYS REGARDLESS OF SPEED. ALIGNMENT WAS DONE AND IN SPECS, YET THE PROBLEM EXISTS. ROTATED TIRES BACK TO BACK AND SIDE TO SIDE..NO FIX. CONSTANT CORRECTION REQUIRED EVERY FEW SECONDS MAKING IT NOT JUST A SAFETY ISSUE, BUT ALSO AN EXHAUSTING DRIVING EXPERIENCE. 2.) STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTERED ABOUT 5+ DEGREES TO THE RIGHT AND WANTS TO CONTINUOUSLY GO BACK TO THAT PO…

Owner-reported narrative. 15 miles reported. Look up ODI 11258580 at NHTSA ↗

WE PURCHASED THIS 2020 JEEP ON 09/03/2019 AND THE SAME DAY NOTICED AN ISSUE WITH THE STEERING. IT WOULD SWAY IN THE LANE AND YOU CONSTANTLY HAVE TO CORRECT IT. I NOTIFIED THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY AND GOT ALMOST ZERO RESPONSE. I DROVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY AND WAS TOLD THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DIDN'T HAVE A FIX FOR IT. I WAS BLOWN AWAY, I HAD JUST PAID OVER $50,000 FOR A BRAND NEW JEEP THAT HAD 3 MILES ON IT AND IT HAD A PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD TO CALL SOME 800 NUMBER AND MAYBE THEY COULD HELP ME. I COMPLAINED AGAIN ABOUT T…

Owner-reported narrative. 3 miles reported. Look up ODI 11265342 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2020-01-24 (January 24, 2020)

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.

Consequence: The improper weld may allow the lower control arm to separate from the axle which can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Reported: 2020-03-03 (March 3, 2020)

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.

Consequence: The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Reported: 2020-09-10 (September 10, 2020)

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."

Consequence: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Reported: 2021-01-28 (January 28, 2021)

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.

Consequence: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Reported: 2021-08-26 (August 26, 2021)

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.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of fire.

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.

Reported: 2022-08-25 (August 25, 2022)

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."

Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Reported: 2022-10-13 (October 13, 2022)

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.

Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Reported: 2023-02-23 (February 23, 2023)

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.

Consequence: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Reported: 2023-03-23 (March 23, 2023)

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.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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.

Reported: 2024-09-05 (September 5, 2024)

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."

Consequence: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Reported: 2024-09-12 (September 12, 2024)

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."

Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Reported: 2025-10-30 (October 30, 2025)

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.

Consequence: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

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.