Model year
2020 Jeep Wrangler
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 616 complaints for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (239), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (172), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (58). NHTSA lists 3 investigations, including 2 investigations with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 19–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$3,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 251 complaints
- 2001 170 complaints
- 2002 108 complaints
- 2007 558 complaints
- 2008 873 complaints
- 2009 372 complaints
- 2010 686 complaints
- 2011 485 complaints
- 2012 836 complaints
- 2013 654 complaints
- 2014 657 complaints
- 2015 478 complaints
- 2016 462 complaints
- 2017 311 complaints
- 2018 1,827 complaints
- 2019 746 complaints
- 2020 616 complaints
- 2021 953 complaints
- 2022 407 complaints
- 2023 372 complaints
- 2024 746 complaints
- 2025 71 complaints
- 2026 12 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
25V741000 · Oct 30, 2025
Park outsideELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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.
24V676000 · Sep 12, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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…
24V652000 · Sep 5, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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…
23V191000 · Mar 23, 2023
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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.
23V116000 · Feb 23, 2023
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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.
22V767000 · Oct 13, 2022
ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
22V638000 · Aug 25, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
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…
21V665000 · Aug 26, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
21V028000 · Jan 28, 2021
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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.
20V191000 · Sep 10, 2020
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
2 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
616 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 17, fire flag on 12, injury field 7, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA23001 | High pressure fuel pump failure · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Mar 17, 2023 | No close date in the file |
| PE24024 | Underhood fires · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | Sep 6, 2024 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| PE25014 | Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Failure · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | Oct 23, 2025 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4WD | Not rated | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.279 | NHTSA photo |
| Unlimited DIESEL SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.267 | — |
| Unlimited SUV 4WD | Not rated | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.267 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Wrangler Unlimited 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 19 | 22 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Wrangler Unlimited 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 22 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Wrangler 4WD · 2L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 24 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Wrangler 4WD · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Wrangler Unlimited 4WD · 2L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 21 | 22 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Wrangler Unlimited 4WD · 2L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 22 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Wrangler Unlimited 4WD · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Wrangler Unlimited 4WD · 3L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $3,850 |
| Wrangler 4WD · 2L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 21 | 22 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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