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2020 Jeep Wrangler reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2020 Jeep Wrangler holds 609 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 81 per year. Wrangler years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 81 complaints per year. NHTSA has 12 recalls on file, including Traction battery, Camera, and Instrument cluster.

2012 Jeep Wrangler
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Complaints

609

Per year

81

Recalls

12

Years on the road

7

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (238 of 609), then Electrical system (178) and Engine (54). Those filings include 16 that report a crash, 12 that report a fire, and 6 that report an injury.

Next to 2019 and 2021

The 2019 Wrangler has 741 complaints, 135 per year, and the 2021 has 934 complaints, 144 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2020 Jeep Wrangler. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (12)

Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2025-10-30 · NHTSA campaign 25V741000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2024-09-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V676000
Summary 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."
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.
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2024-09-05 · NHTSA campaign 24V652000
Summary 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."
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.
Recall structure, frame 2023-03-23 · NHTSA campaign 23V191000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall powertrain, clutch 2023-02-23 · NHTSA campaign 23V116000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall Fuel pump 2022-10-13 · NHTSA campaign 22V767000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall back-over prevention, display 2022-08-25 · NHTSA campaign 22V638000
Summary 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."
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.
Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2021-08-26 · NHTSA campaign 21V665000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall powertrain, clutch 2021-01-28 · NHTSA campaign 21V028000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2020-09-10 · NHTSA campaign 20V191000
Summary 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."
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.
Recall powertrain, clutch 2020-03-03 · NHTSA campaign 20V124000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall Front lower control arm 2020-01-24 · NHTSA campaign 20V042000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (609 total)

Steering
238
Electrical system
178
Engine
54
Suspension
51
Powertrain
47
Visibility and wipers
33
Fuel and propulsion system
32
Structure
17
Wheels
13
Speed control
12
Service brakes
11
Fuel system, gasoline
10
Exterior lighting
9
Air bags
6
Engine and engine cooling
6
Seats
6
Back-over prevention
5
Electronic stability control (ESC)
3
Forward collision avoidance
3
Lane departure
2
Tires
2
Hydraulic brakes
1
Seat belts
1
Traction control
1
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Crash-flagged

16

Fire-flagged

12

Injury reports

6

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

23201912620204420215020227920237320241312025832026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My Jeep Wrangler currently has a very strong fuel smell, and when the AC is on the smell is very strong inside the cabin. My kids and I became Ill and had headaches. It's been parked for two weeks. Pending an inspection…"
    Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-12
  • "The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the instrument panel became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the instrument panel was…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-09
  • "The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the instrument cluster was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with instrument cluster failure; however, the contact was…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-04
  • "When driving down the road, 55mph, I drove across some bumps in the road, and my steering, tires and the front of my Jeep started shaking violently. Couldn't hardly control it. Please help."
    Steering, Suspension, Wheels · filed 2026-08-31
  • "At approximately 58,000 miles I discovered that the rear upper coil spring mounts on my 2020 Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited Rubicon are separating from the frame. The factory welds attaching the upper coil perches to the…"
    Suspension, Structure · filed 2026-08-27

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2020 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD Not rated 4 stars Not rated 3 stars
2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited DIESEL SUV 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated 3 stars
2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited SUV 4WD Not rated 4 stars Not rated 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Wrangler four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 18 23 20 MPG $3250
Wrangler four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Four-wheel drive 17 25 20 MPG $3250
Wrangler four-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 22 24 23 MPG $2800
Wrangler four-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 21 22 21 MPG $3100
Wrangler Unlimited four-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 22 29 25 MPG $3750
Wrangler Unlimited four-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 21 22 21 MPG $3100
Wrangler Unlimited four-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 21 22 21 MPG $3100
Wrangler Unlimited four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Four-wheel drive 17 23 19 MPG $3400
Wrangler Unlimited four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 19 22 20 MPG $3250
Wrangler Unlimited four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 18 22 20 MPG $3250

Specs and fitment

JL generation, 2018–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (2.0L turbo and 3.6L Pentastar) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 245/75R17 to 255/70R18 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 3,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Owner complaints for early JL years concentrate on steering. Safety recall 18V-343 (Chrysler U48) covers certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles whose intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded, so a split at the external spline can cause loss of steering-wheel center positioning and reduced steering responsiveness; dealers inspect and replace the shaft as needed. Safety recall 18V-675 (Chrysler UA5) covers certain 2018-2019 Wranglers whose front track-bar brackets may be improperly welded and separate from the frame, reducing steering capability; dealers inspect and repair the welds. Safety recall 20V-191 covers certain 2019-2020 Wranglers (among other FCA models) with 8.4" or 12" radios where software can leave the rearview camera image on after shifting out of reverse, failing FMVSS 111; dealers update radio software, with an optional OTA update.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2020 Jeep Wrangler holds 609 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 81 per year. Wrangler years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 81 complaints per year. NHTSA has 12 recalls on file, including Traction battery, Camera, and Instrument cluster.

What are common problems with a 2020 Jeep Wrangler?

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (238 of 609), then Electrical system (178) and Engine (54). Those filings include 16 that report a crash, 12 that report a fire, and 6 that report an injury.

Is the 2020 Jeep Wrangler more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2019 Wrangler has 741 complaints, 135 per year, and the 2021 has 934 complaints, 144 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.

Has the 2020 Jeep Wrangler been recalled?

The 2020 Jeep Wrangler has 12 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Jeep Wrangler?

Owners have filed 609 complaints about the 2020 Jeep Wrangler with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2020 Jeep Wrangler get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler is 21 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Wrangler take?

5W-20 (3.6L Pentastar); 5W-30 (3.8L V6)

What does NHTSA recall 19V-018 cover on the Jeep Wrangler?

Safety recall 19V-018 (Chrysler V01) covers certain 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles among other FCA models: upon frontal air-bag deployment, excessive internal pressure may cause the passenger frontal inflator to explode, and metal fragments can strike occupants.

What generation is the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?

JK generation (2012-2017).