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2020 Jeep Wrangler: engine and transmission complaints

NO ELEVATED SIGNAL
21%
122 of 608 relevant owner complaints are about the engine, transmission or fuel system

No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 21% of relevant complaints.

Better than 85% of the 1,230 model years we track (2010–2023).

NHTSA data checked September 13, 2026
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Drivetrain complaints
122
engine, transmission, fuel
Total complaints
608
this model year
Fires reported
12
owner-reported
Recall campaigns
12
16 crashes · 7 injuries

Complaints by component

STEERING238 · 39%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM178 · 29%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER57 · 9%
ENGINE53 · 9%
SUSPENSION51 · 8%
POWER TRAIN47 · 8%

The years either side

2010
53%
269 of 686
2011
49%
164 of 485
2012
67%
458 of 833
2013
63%
358 of 650
2014
68%
391 of 654
2015
45%
177 of 469
2016
41%
154 of 459
2017
42%
115 of 309
2018
15%
268 of 1,815
2019
17%
124 of 737
2020
21%
122 of 608
2021
39%
353 of 912
2022
43%
160 of 383
2023
45%
150 of 342

Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.

What owners reported

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE05/22/2025CRASH1 INJURED
The contact owned a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. The contact stated that the battery and engine lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that while driving up a hill at 30 MPH, the vehicle became uncontrollable and went into oncoming traffi…
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM03/26/20231 INJURED
I was driving my vehicle on the expressway and a dash light with an “A” and a circle came on. My car began to slow down on its own and would not allow me to accelerate. I managed to coast off the expressway to an exit. I immediately smelled gas and my eyes began to burn. I tried to restart my car but it was sputtering.…
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM08/22/2026
Absolutely terrible gasoline vapor filling the inside cabin of the vehicle causing burning eyes, nausea and feeing ill. Checked for fuel, leak, leakage recall, while there was one it wasn’t including our VIN, however, after inspection and repair, it is the exact same damage as what was indicated in the recall. Looking …

Three of 122 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows more, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.

Recall campaigns on this model year (12)

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 Du…
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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.
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 …

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