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2020 Jeep Wrangler

2020 Jeep Wrangler: steering dominates the owner complaints

Steering complaints dominate owner reports for the Jeep Wrangler, with owners describing the vehicle as difficult to keep on course, particularly at highway speeds. Electrical system issues make up the next largest share of complaints, with some reports involving fires. Engine and suspension problems appear less frequently but include incidents where the vehicle lurched unexpectedly or pulled persistently to one side.

Most reported areas

Steering safety 40%
Owners report the vehicle fails to stay on the road and cannot be held through a curve at freeway speed, drifting out of the turn radius. · 6 crash · 1 injured
Electrical System safety 28%
Owners report electrical problems serious enough to involve fires and crashes, often discovered during service visits for other concerns. · 6 fire · 2 crash · 2 injured
Suspension safety 8%
Owners report a significant pull to one side on flat roads and highways regardless of speed, persisting even after dealer alignment. · 2 crash
Engine safety 8%
Owners report the engine suddenly revving to high RPM while slowing to a stop, with the vehicle lurching forward repeatedly despite the brake being fully applied. · 5 fire · 3 crash · 1 injured
Power Train safety 8%
45 reports (8%), with 1 crash and 1 fire and no injuries. A smaller but recurring complaint area.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 586 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.