10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,672 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

Get free help with your lemon!
close ad

« Read the previous 20 complaints

problem #74

Jul 172020

Wrangler 4-cyl

  • 67 miles
There is a 3" dead-zone in the steering of this vehicle - meaning, when the steering wheel is turned left or right up to 3", there is no steering response. As a result, the vehicle drifts all over the roadway and becomes very difficult to keep straight on the roadway. This is a safety issue as the driver will encounter uncontrolled drift into other lanes of travel.

- Leesburg, VA, USA

problem #73

Jul 162020

Wrangler 4-cyl

  • 100 miles
The steering is causing the vehicle to wander all over the road. It is an unsafe condition. I feel like I have to constantly over correct (left & right) the steering to keep the car on a strait line which makes it very unsafe and hard to drive. This is a brand new car, it should not have this issue.please recall and fix this issue.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #72

May 292020

Wrangler 4-cyl

  • 450 miles
Steering is very sloppy and requires a lot of steering input and effort to keep the vehicle straight down normal roads.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #71

Jul 112020

Wrangler

  • 4,500 miles
New Jeep jlu has dangerous wondering wheel (excessive wheel play). Need to take back to the dealer. Seems many online are having this issue. I almost got into an accident driving on the highway last night with my family.

- Avon, CT, USA

problem #70

Jul 102020

Wrangler

  • 200 miles
The steering has 1.5" drift to each side without any response from the vehicle.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #69

Jul 062020

Wrangler

  • 300 miles
My new 2020 Jeep Wrangler sport has excessive steering-wheel play resulting in an inability to maintain a straight line at speed on the interstates. Unlike my previous 2018 Wrangler sahara, or current 2020 Grand Cherokee, which permit total steering control, the sport moves from side-to-side, I.e., "floats, " in the drafts of tractor trailers as they pass, or in crosswinds, or on bumpy roads. Can't maintain a straight line in the lane, only able to recover as the vehicle drifts from center. The dealership's service dept says it's not fixable; Chrysler's customer concern dept says it's a "factory built wheel assembly and can't be adjusted." As I've driven all models of Jeep for some 30 years, I'm quite disappointed inasmuch as it's a serious safety issue not being able to fully control the front end at speed on the highway.

- Lake Mary, FL, USA

problem #68

Jul 072020

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • miles
I have had my Jeep for 9 months now. Steering is horrible and at high speeds dangerous! it is impossible to keep in a straight line. I was told by the dealer that this is a "Jeep" thing and that I would get used to it, but I found out today that older Jeep do not have an issue as bad as the 2019/2020 models and that I need to get it looked at. I do not know what to do at this point as I do not feel safe driving above 55 mph in my Jeep.

- Lutz, FL, USA

problem #67

Oct 032019

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle drifted to the left and to the right. The vehicle was taken to weekley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (50 main St, butler, oh 44822, (419) 883-2461) to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to provide the cause for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

- Jeromesville, OH, USA

problem #66

Apr 032020

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • 1,300 miles
Vehicle has loose steering causing the vehicle to wander on the road. It is an unsafe condition and could cause an accident, injury, or death. This happens when the vehicle is in motion on the roads for freeways. Tire pressure was set to recommended level of 36psi.

- Cedar Hill, TN, USA

problem #65

Jun 202020

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • miles
Bought the vehicle brand new on 06/19/2020. Since driving the steering has became significantly loose. Alot of play in the wheel. Driving on roads its very hard to keep straight. I do not feel safe driving it. Feels like you have to constantly correct while driving. Feels like im going to crash into another car. There is alot of dead zone in the wheel. This must be looked at. This os not a "Jeep thing".

- Chandler, AK, USA

problem #64

Jun 162020

Wrangler 4-cyl

  • 630 miles
Am unable to keep vehicle driving straight on the road. Am having to constantly keep moving the steering wheel to keep vehicle straight. Steering wheel has about an half to inch play before it affects steering windt road or narrow roads very dangerous. Have taken to dealership and theysay they can not help. The steering issue is know issue on 2018 and 2019;and appears to be on 2020. This need to be resolve before someone dies from this steering issue.

- Versailles, KY, USA

problem #63

May 012020

Wrangler 4-cyl

  • miles
The Jeep cannot stay straight. I needs constant adjust to keep it in the lane. The problem gets worse as the speed increases.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

problem #62

Mar 262020

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • 14 miles
Steering wheel has a lot of play in it and does not stay straight when driving on highway or interstate driving. Dealer said it's normal on the new Jeep.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #61

Jun 132020

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • 325 miles
Driving fully stock at speeds near 60 mph on highways, car seems to want to steer dangerously either right or left & the play in the steering greatly increases & needs some correction to avoid likely collisions.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #60

Feb 182020

Wrangler 4-cyl

  • miles
The Jeep is extremely hard to keep on the road. It is all over the place. Way to much play in the wheel. It is very challenging to keep the Jeep on the right if the road and between the lines.

- Ellendale, DE, USA

problem #59

Jun 012020

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • miles
2020 jl Wrangler unlimited. Stock Wrangler without modifications with less than 1K miles, in shop 3 times for same issue. The Jeep has excessive steering over 3 inches of play in steering wheel before tires move. The steering also wanders all over the lane and extremely difficult to keep in lane with hands at 10 and 2 on steering wheel. My Jeep also has a steering box that separates from frame when turning wheel. There is an aftermarket company who claims to have fixed the box separation issue. They have sold thousands of units and have thousands on backorder. You have to ask why is this such a niche fix for glaring factory issue. My steering box was replaced and fox 2.0 steering stabilizer was tried and failed to fix. The dealers are helpless not hopeless. The dealers know its an issue and want to fix and Jeep is aware of issue based on number of complaints on this site as well as internet forums. I think the issue is Jeep knows it's a real problem and clueless on how to address without massive recall. Hello class action attorneys. We need you!! the NHTSA has limited muscle to handle issues with fca. This needs litigation before someone dies.

- Roswell, GA, USA

problem #58

Jun 082020

Wrangler 4-cyl

  • miles
The Jeep wanders on road right to left can't keep it in a straight line I have owned a 2013 jk Wrangler an it didn't drive like the 2020 faster you go the worst it gets can't get next to 18 wheeler it will push you in other lane before you blink an eye.

- Lake Arthur, LA, USA

problem #57

Jun 032020

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • 300 miles
Vehicle wanders when driving down paved roads. Steering wheel has to be moved an excessive amount to keep vehicle within the lane. This could cause the vehicle to wander into another vehicle's lane and cause an accident. This happens on city streets and highways when trying to stay in lane. Exhaustive to the driver during long trips.

- Cedar Hill, TN, USA

problem #56

Jun 102020

Wrangler 6-cyl Diesel

  • 800 miles
I bought the 2020 Jeep Wrangler rubicon ecodiesel a month ago and from day 1 the minute I went on the freeway and drove above 55mph the car started to wander from side to side, I call this "steering wheel wondering" it is very difficult to keep the car straight and requires constant feedback to the wheel. I took it to the dealer and initiated a case with fca, the dealer drove test and told me that this is how Jeep drives and yes I need to constantly provide feedback to the wheel. From fca I am waiting for a resolution. For $70,000 I expected a car that will drive normally, this is very dangerous and I am afraid to put my family in the car.

- Redondo Beach, CA, USA

problem #55

Jun 062020

Wrangler

  • 20 miles
I just bought the Jeep and going home on highway at speed of 50-60. Jeep was going left and right (wobbling) and steering was little shaky. I thought it may be wind and hold on to steering careful. My wife was following me in different car and she noticed that too. Why I am going left and right but still stayed in lane. After coming home I did google search I see many reference of "death wobble". I see Jeep knows this issue and it is really sad to see this issue in 2020. I may return this vehicle. I am still under 250 miles / 5 day return period. I will talk to dealer in the morning. Please investigate and do the right thing. I can't imagine my daughter behind the shaking steering. It is so dangerous. Please fix it.

- Flower Mound, TX, USA

Read the next 20 complaints »