2020 Jeep Wrangler electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 182 complaints for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 182 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 44 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 44 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 48% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 6 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
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 traffic. The driver was depressing the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop and crashed into a Toyota Tacoma and a Toyota Corolla.
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle abruptly stopped and failed to move. The contact stated the engine was running, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that her ten-year-old daughter was in the vehicle during the failure. The vehicle stopped in the middle of a busy three-lane highway. The contact stated that other drivers were honking their horns and being very rude while she was unable to move the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler
- Steering 239 complaints
- Engine 62 complaints
- Suspension 51 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 47 complaints
- Fuel system 43 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 33 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints