2020 Jeep Wrangler Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2020 Jeep Wrangler, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 3,100 miles. The words owners use most often: “death wobble” (27% of reports).
- 51suspension complaints
- 3,100median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 88%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Death wobble: mentioned in 14 of 51 complaints (27%)
- Front end: mentioned in 9 of 51 complaints (18%)
- Hitting bump: mentioned in 5 of 51 complaints (10%)
- Shaking violently: mentioned in 5 of 51 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 11 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 51 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Jeep Wrangler suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Wrangler | 13 | 2% | 1,907 |
| 2023 Wrangler | 38 | 10% | 12,000 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 58 | 14% | 18,750 |
| 2021 Wrangler | 180 | 19% | 18,500 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 51 | 8% | 3,100 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 133 | 18% | 12,725 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 343 | 19% | 7,350 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 8 | 3% | 5,515 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 8 | 2% | 27,500 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 17 | 4% | 34,471 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 15 | 2% | 49,500 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 20 | 3% | 20,000 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 20 | 2% | 47,069 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 39 | 8% | 45,500 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 42 | 6% | 45,350 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 63 | 17% | 46,970 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 108 | 12% | 48,784 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 100 | 18% | 54,500 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 72 | 10% | 35,878 |
| 2005 Wrangler | 51 | 8% | 36,000 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 59 | 31% | 46,400 |
| 2003 Wrangler | 18 | 18% | 50,000 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 19 | 18% | 131,622 |
| 2001 Wrangler | 21 | 12% | 120,000 |
| 2000 Wrangler | 25 | 10% | 125,000 |
| 1999 Wrangler | 5 | 2% | 118,000 |
| 1998 Wrangler | 26 | 10% | 100,000 |
| 1997 Wrangler | 27 | 7% | 115,949 |
| 1995 Wrangler | 7 | 3% | 98,789 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The left side lower control arm bracket and weld may not be correctly positioned.
Risk: The improper weld may allow the lower control arm to separate from the axle which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W01.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
When driving down the road, 55mph, I drove across some bumps in the road, and my steering, tires and the front of my Jeep started shaking violently. Couldn't hardly control it. Please help.
At approximately 58,000 miles I discovered that the rear upper coil spring mounts on my 2020 Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited Rubicon are separating from the frame. The factory welds attaching the upper coil perches to the frame rails have cracked and torn, and the mounts are no longer securely attached…
My jeep steering wheel and entire vehicle shake violently at high speeds and after a bump.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2020 Jeep Wranglers have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about suspension for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler (8% of the 613 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Jeep Wrangler suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 3,100 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2020 Jeep Wrangler?
The most frequent phrase is “death wobble”, in 14 of 51 complaints, followed by “front end” (9).
Other 2020 Jeep Wrangler problems
- Steering problems (239)
- Electrical System problems (180)
- Engine problems (54)
See all 2020 Jeep Wrangler problems or suspension problems across all Wrangler years.