Mechanical Problems
- Issue with the steering control
Wrangler owners have found issues with the steering control that often shakes vehemently leading to the power loss while driving the vehicle. Owners have noticed a loss of power in the steering even when the vehicle is at minimum speed, say e.g. 55-60 miles per hour. The reason behind such a problem can be either due to the inability of the steering wheel to maneuver the vehicle while it is moving. Such instances might trigger unwanted accidents by moving the steering wheel in the wrong direction increasing the chances of injury while driving the vehicle. Similar instances may lead to other maneuvering problems when the vehicle is at high speed. Issues like these demand the attention of the dealers who should be replacing these issues soon.
- Fuel line injection issues
High-pressure fuel pump may not function properly in Wrangler jeeps due to faulty fuel line injection. Such issues are a common scenario in jeeps. Usually, these issues show up when the faulty fuel pipes fail to inflow required amount of fuel to the engine, causing the engine to stall down finally. The manufacturers should address these problems sincerely and find a resolve for these issues soon.
Safety Problems
- Faulty steel tube connectivity leading to fatal accidents
It's quite obvious for the Wranglers to meet death wobble when the axle or the steel tube that’s linked with both the front tires trembles and increases the risk of death wobble, in case either of the tires skits anyhow. Such instances may have grave consequences and can bring human lives into jeopardy. The manufacturers should inspect this issue and if needed should probably go for declaring a recall for fixing the issues soon.
Structural Problems
- Issue with the faulty body
In spite of the sturdy construction of the Wrangler’s body which itself is considered as an example while comparing with other vehicles, multiple owners have found that the vehicle’s compromising exterior leads to loss of driving control when the wind is 15-20 mph, which should merely bother a sturdy heavy-duty vehicle like Wrangler. Even though, when such complaints are noted, it somehow queries the constructional quality and the build of the vehicle which requires attention immediately. It is important for the manufacturers to find the reason behind such faulty get-up and if possible should get rid of the design and reframe a sturdy one.
2020 Jeep Wrangler Recall
S.No
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Date
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NHTSA ID
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Issues Noticed
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Additional Remarks
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Remedy
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1
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October 13 2022
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22V767000
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High-Pressure Fuel Pump failure, thereby stalling the vehicle’s engine
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High-pressure fuel pumps malfunction when inadequate fuel is being supplied to the car’s engine ultimately putting the car engine on halt
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The dealers have been asked to replace the malfunctioning HPFP and replace the additional fuel system components for free.
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2
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August 25 2022
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22V638000
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Faulty rearview camera may not display the rear view image properly causing inconvenience to the driver to reverse the car while parking or for any other reason
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Software updating error may stop the vehicle’s rearview camera to display the exact image while the vehicle is on reverse gear, often triggering the risks to ram or crash any object behind the car.
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The dealers have been informed about the issue and they will be updating the software if needed for free. The recall number for the issue was Z86
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3
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August 26 2021
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21V665000
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Suspected leakage in the fuel supply line connector
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Cracked fuel supply line connector can possibly leak fuel into the engine compartment, by possibly triggering chances of a fire ignition threat
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The dealers have been asked to inspect the issue and replace the faulty fuel line connector for free. The recall for the issue is Y10
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4
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January 28 2021
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21V028000
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Overheated clutch pressure plate may be a reason to cause fracture and possibly trigger fire if it is ignored for long
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Overheated clutch pressure plate can be a serious concern to ignite a fire. It can also cause damage to the nearby components around it, which might fall on the road in the form of debris causing inconvenience for other drivers passing by
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The owners will be notified about the issue, who will be adding software to reduce the engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level causing damage to inner pressure plate for free.
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5
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April 2 2020
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20V191000
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Mistaken display in the rearview image due to a software update error
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Mistaken display of the rearview image even after changing the drive mode from reverse, can mislead the driver triggering chances accidental chances
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The dealers are going to be notified about the issue by the brand manufacturers, who will be updating the software via OTA and resolve the issue soon. The recall for the issue began on April 27 2020
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6
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March 3 2020
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20V124000
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Overheated clutch pressure plate might be a reason to cause fire ignition, of a sudden
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The overheated clutch pressure plate may get fractured, and trigger fire ignition if not noticed for long. The same issue might scatter debris on the road while the vehicle is in motion causing inconvenience to the other cars passing by if they bump over it.
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The owners will be notified about the issue, whereas dealers will be instructed to reroute the wire harness and inspect the clutch system by replacing the components if needed. The recall began on April 30 2020
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7
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January 24 2020
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20V042000
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Lower Control Arm separation from the axle
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Improper welding might lead to the detachment of the lower control arm from the main axle. Such instances may increase the chances of the vehicle wheels detaching from the vehicle while the car is in motion, increasing the chances of a car crash.
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The dealers are going to be informed about the issue, and they should be fixing it soon. If needed they should be rerouting the wire harness and inspecting the clutch system, if needed. The recall for the issue began on April 30, 2020
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Should You Buy a 2020 Jeep Wrangler?
The 2020 Jeep Wrangler is a solid choice for multiple heavy-duty purposes. However, the vehicle’s paramount reliability and its performance to roll over risky terrains, rocky off-road, etc. help the owners to rely on the car. Though the reliability of the car came under question when some owners found issues with the car’s transmission system, loss of steering control while driving at different speed levels, and faulty welding leading to the separation of the lower control arm from the axle.
It took less time for Jeep to inspect those issues and finally repair and replace those so that interested buyers can purchase a used Wrangler at an affordable resale value. If someone is willing to purchase a used Wrangler, we would suggest them to examine the vehicle’s present condition first. If the buyer is assured that the car is free from every challenge it met earlier, we would ask them to initiate a buying decision without giving any second thought.