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2020 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Jeep Wrangler has 26 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler

Steering
231
Electrical
140
Other
56
Powertrain
38
Engine
26
Visibility
26
Structure
13
Fuel System
9
Suspension
8
Brakes
7
Seats
6
Speed Control
4
Airbags
4
Lights
3

26

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 21, 2026ENGINEWHILE DRIVING ON HWY AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED WHILE IN MODERATE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC- THE ENGINE FAILED, LO...
Jan 8, 2026ENGINEPremature failure of right bank of intake camshaft and rocker arms/tappet valves requiring a $2000 r...
Dec 20, 2025ENGINEI started out with a slow coolant leak coming from the middle front of the Jeep, that I was not awar...
Dec 1, 2025ENGINE3 different spot leaking coolant leading to loss of collant for engine and the engine did over heat
Oct 25, 2025ENGINETSB 07–0 01–22REVB on August 2022 upgraded to ZD8 December 2022 official open recall on January 2023...
Aug 13, 2025ENGINEThe contact owned a 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at app...
Jul 9, 2025ENGINEThe engine in my 2020 Jeep Wrangler Sahara suddenly failed and was diagnosed by the dealership as a ...
May 20, 2025ENGINEHad to take my 2020 wrangler in to have accessory battery replaced as it had drained my newly purcha...
Mar 20, 2025ENGINEThe engine started to misfire due to bad components. The check engine light did not come on to indic...
Mar 17, 2025ENGINEThe cams are bad. I am now waiting almost 2 months for repairs. I keep calling and am being told tha...
Feb 1, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while stopped in traffic, she observe...
Dec 17, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the infota...
Oct 21, 2024ENGINEThe vehicle on multiple occasions has "lunged" forward while the driver had foot on the brake and th...
Jul 17, 2024ENGINEon 17th July 2024 afternoon I was driving the jeep and the engine started smoking. I quickly pulled ...
Jun 23, 2024ENGINEI was driving my 2020 Jeep Wrangler on the highway when all of a sudden I felt the car shake. I pull...
Jan 11, 2024ENGINEPremature failure of the Particulate Matter Sensor - Mopar (68297518AA)
Sep 4, 2023ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVehicle started to get extreme smell of gas fumes, interior and exterior, to the point it would make...
Jan 9, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2...
Dec 1, 2022ENGINE2020 JEEP WRANGLER JL 3.6 CYLINDER IS LOOSING ENGINE COOLANT CAUSING ENGINE TO POTENTIALLY OVERHEAT....
Sep 25, 2022ENGINEGot stuck in an isolated place due to Engine Overheat. Found a Water coolant leaked due to loose bo...

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