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2020 Jeep Wrangler

HybridGasDiesel
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
10 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
35 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls7 critical13
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA607
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA25 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016
Active NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from structures until repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.

The 2020 Jeep Wrangler is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid, gas and diesel compact SUV with 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Wrangler Unlimited 4WD, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for this model year, 7 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 607 complaints, most often about the steering.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Wrangler 4WDHybrid4WD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion212221$2,950
Wrangler Unlimited 4WDHybrid4WD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion212221$2,950
Wrangler Unlimited 4WDHybrid4WD3.6L 6-cyl + 48V Li-Ion192220$3,100
Wrangler 4WDGas4WD2.0L 4-cyl turbo222423$2,700
Wrangler Unlimited 4WDGas4WD2.0L 4-cyl turbo212221$2,950
Wrangler 4WDGas4WD3.6L 6-cyl182320$3,100
Wrangler 4WDGas4WD3.6L 6-cyl172520$3,100
Wrangler Unlimited 4WDGas4WD3.6L 6-cyl182220$3,100
Wrangler Unlimited 4WDGas4WD3.6L 6-cyl172319$3,300
Wrangler Unlimited 4WDDiesel4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo222925$3,600

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 42456, 41765, 41678, 41763, 41766, 41677, 41764, 41679, 41767, 42405.

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Recalls (13)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Electrical System

68C
Park outside320,068 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.FixOwners 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. Ve
NHTSA campaign 25V741000reported Oct 30, 2025Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
!critical

Electrical System

95B
154,032 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.RiskA vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.FixThis recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V741. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and not to recharge their vehicles until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack software and replace the battery pack assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 11, 2024. Owner no
NHTSA campaign 24V720000reported Sep 27, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
▲high

Exterior Lighting

77B
46 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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."RiskA 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.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V676000reported Sep 12, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
▲high

Electrical System

30B
32,863 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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."RiskAn instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V652000reported Sep 5, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
!critical

Structure

28A
35,829 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V191000reported Mar 23, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
!critical

Power Train

19A
69,201 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskOverheated 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.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V116000reported Feb 23, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

Z96
60,413 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskAn engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V767000reported Oct 13, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
○minor

Back Over Prevention

Z86
7,895 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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."RiskA rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V638000reported Aug 25, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

Y10
14,410 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of fire.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V665000reported Aug 26, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
!critical

Power Train

Y01
42,887 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskOverheated 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.FixFCA 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V028000reported Jan 28, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
○minor

Back Over Prevention

W30-W37
319,610 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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."RiskThe lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.FixChrysler 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V191000reported Sep 10, 2020Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
!critical

Power Train

W12
33,237 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskThe 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.FixChrysler 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V124000reported Mar 3, 2020Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
▲high

Suspension

W01
3,005 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The left side lower control arm bracket and weld may not be correctly positioned.RiskThe improper weld may allow the lower control arm to separate from the axle which can increase the risk of a crash.FixChrysler 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V042000reported Jan 24, 2020Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel — Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Failure open

The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is opening a Preliminary Evaluation on 2020 Model Year Jeep Gladiators and Wranglers involving a malfunctioning Instrument Panel Clusters (IPC) resulting in the loss of important vehicle metrics and other status information.  ODI has received 89 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging a complete or partial loss of the IPC display while driving.  The subject vehicles' IPC display includes the speedometer, fuel gauge, engine temperature, turn signal indicators, warning light, and other gauges that are normally illuminated while the vehicle is in operation.  Loss of the fuel gauge while driving may lead to an inability to determine the fuel lev

Opened Oct 23, 2025 · action PE25014

Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump — High pressure fuel pump failure open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-021 on October 14, 2021, to investigate incidents alleging a stall/loss of motive power as a result of high-pressure fuel pump failures in certain model year (MY) 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy duty trucks equipped with 6.7L Cummins turbodiesel engines. During the investigation, ODI sought to determine if the related defect allegation was limited in scope to the recalled population. After review of information request response materials from both FCA and BMW, NHTSA determined that sufficient information to identify a comprehensive recall population could not be produced by FCA and BMW.During the investigation FCA filed rec

Opened Mar 17, 2023 · action EA23001

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
607complaints filed

16 involved a crash · 12 a fire · 7 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2019: 23 · 2020: 126 · 2021: 44 · 2022: 50 · 2023: 79 · 2024: 73 · 2025: 131 · 2026: 81

Most-cited components

Steering238
Electrical System177
Unspecified57
Engine53
Suspension51
Power Train47

What owners describe

“Violent shaking (Jeep Death Wobble) when vehicle is going 45+MPH and hits uneven uneven, rough road. A little bump will result in the front wheels and whole steering column to uncontrollably shake and can only be stopped by coming to a stop.”Nov 15, 2021 · Steering · NHTSA owner report
“There is fuel smell inside and outside of vehicle as fuel is leaking. it's getting worse day by day putting myself & passengers at risk and vehicle catching fire. I've shown it to the dealer but they have not done anything about it as yet for the past 2 months.”Nov 2, 2021 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report
“As I moved the passenger seat forward to allow access to the backseat I heard plastic break. The seat will not go back in it's up right and locked position. The seat could move freely forward when breaking and backwards when accelerating. The vehicle is under warranty and I took it to the dealership and they told me th…”Oct 18, 2021 · Seats · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 4WDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★☆☆28%
SUV 4WDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★☆☆27%
SUV 4WDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★☆☆27%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Compare the 2020 Wrangler with

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Other Wrangler model years

A

2027 Jeep Wrangler

0 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2026 Jeep Wrangler

3 recalls · 9 complaints

F

2025 Jeep Wrangler

6 recalls · 70 complaints

F

2024 Jeep Wrangler

14 recalls · 900 complaints

F

2023 Jeep Wrangler

16 recalls · 346 complaints

F

2022 Jeep Wrangler

16 recalls · 386 complaints

F

2021 Jeep Wrangler

17 recalls · 915 complaints

F

2019 Jeep Wrangler

9 recalls · 736 complaints

F

2018 Jeep Wrangler

14 recalls · 1,815 complaints

F

2017 Jeep Wrangler

5 recalls · 309 complaints

F

2016 Jeep Wrangler

5 recalls · 459 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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