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2020 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems

Steering complaints make up 238 of 609 total complaints (39%) for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler, with 6 crashes and 1 injury reported. NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue on the 2020 model year, and median mileage at failure was 300.

Steering complaints
238
39% of 609
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
300 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe a loose, wandering steering feel at highway speeds, requiring constant correction to stay in the lane.
  • Some drivers report the steering wheel locking up mid-turn, in one case leading to a crash into a guardrail.
  • Several complaints describe a significant dead-zone or excessive play at the center of the steering wheel.
  • A number of owners noticed a pull to one side that persisted even after alignment and tire rotation.
  • Others report violent shaking or vibration after hitting a pothole, sometimes severe enough to cause loss of control and a crash.

When 2020 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 18, 2019, latest Aug 31, 2026.

2020 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter462019 Q32020 Q32021 Q32022 Q32023 Q32024 Q32025 Q32026 Q3
238 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q3 (46).

Steering recalls for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Wrangler model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201065 (9%)
  2. 201158 (12%)
  3. 2012204 (24%)
  4. 2013167 (26%)
  5. 201426 (4%)
  6. 201529 (6%)
  7. 201628 (6%)
  8. 201719 (6%)
  9. 20181,115 (61%)
  10. 2019445 (60%)
  11. 2020238 (39%)
  12. 2021250 (27%)
  13. 202282 (21%)
  14. 202356 (15%)
  15. 202468 (9%)
  16. 20253 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Is steering a common problem on the 2020 Jeep Wrangler?
Yes. Steering accounts for 238 of the 609 total complaints filed for the 2020 Wrangler, or 39% of all complaints for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA does not list any related recall for steering issues on the 2020 Jeep Wrangler in this data.
Have steering problems caused crashes in the 2020 Wrangler?
NHTSA complaint data links 6 crashes and 1 injury to steering-related complaints on the 2020 Jeep Wrangler.
At what mileage do steering problems occur on the 2020 Wrangler?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2020 Wrangler is 300 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.