2020 Jeep Wrangler Problems

The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving. A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the high voltage battery software, and replace the high voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge.

The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024.

The instrument cluster can develop an internal short circuit and stop working, so the speedometer and warning lights may not display. Without that information, the risk of a crash goes up.

Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster at no charge.

A stud on the frame assembly could puncture the fuel tank during a crash, causing a fuel leak. Leaked fuel near an ignition source raises the risk of a fire.

Fix: The dealer will inspect the frame stud and, if needed, remove it and apply paint, free of charge.

The clutch pressure plate may overheat and break apart. Overheated clutch parts can cause a fire, and debris or a sudden loss of drive can raise the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will replace the clutch assembly and update the software at no cost to you, and this recall expands and replaces earlier recall 21V-028.

0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge.

A software error in the radio can stop the rearview camera image from showing on the screen. Without it, the driver has less view behind the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will update the radio software at no cost to you.

0 Liter engine. A cracked fuel supply line connector may leak fuel into the engine compartment. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel supply line as needed, free of charge.

The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture. Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021.

A software error can keep the rearview camera image on the radio display after the car is out of reverse, which can distract the driver. This increases the risk of a crash and means the vehicle does not meet federal mirror safety rules.

Fix: The dealer will update the radio display software free of charge, or you can choose to receive the update remotely over the air.

The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture. The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed.

The left lower control arm bracket and its weld may be misplaced, so the weld may be defective. This can allow the control arm to separate from the axle, which raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will inspect the front axles and replace them if needed, at no cost to you.