27 complaints reported

2020 Jeep Wrangler STEERING,SUSPENSION

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
27
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Feb 2026

My jeep steering wheel and entire vehicle shake violently at high speeds and after a bump.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Feb 2026
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle experienced the "Death Wobble". The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle violently shuddered and vibrated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving on uneven pavement on two separate occasions. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Nov 2025
Aug 2025

When 4h on transfer case is on,the front tire wobble when turning even in a slow driving speed. Also suspension is very horrible when the vehicle is running on an uneven pavement driver and passenger were like being shaken inside left to right vise versa .

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Aug 2025
Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65-70 MPH, the vehicle experienced the death wobble. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the failure was related to the track bar. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the death wobble failure was intermittent but had progressed over time. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2024
Feb 2025

Death Wobble on this vehicle. It shakes uncontrollably at higher speeds after hitting a bump in the road.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Feb 2025
Nov 2024

When driving at freeway speeds, bumps in the road cause the "death wobble". This has occured on multiple occasions. The wobble remains until the jeep comes to a complete stop.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Nov 2024
Oct 2024

During highway speeds when terrain changes during a slight turn or just terrain changes in road jeep starts to shake and vibrate violently lasting a minute untill slowing down finally stops it

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Oct 2024
Mar 2024

At or about 68mph always while on interstate highways if I drive over certain bumps in the road my vehicle gets a dangerous shaking of the steering wheel that is very violent shaking. This shaking does not stop until I bring my vehicle to a complete stop.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2024
Jan 2024

Driving on Interstate at 60 miles an hour, the vehicle shook back and forth so violently that I nearly lost control. I though something had broken in the suspension, and it was all all I could do to remain in my lane and get to the nearest off ramp. It subsided when I got off the freeway, where I physical inspected the wheels but couldn't find any visible issues with the suspension. It hasn't happened since (but now I stay off the freeway). I've taken the vehicle to the local Jeep dealer and was told that the issue is a known manufacture defect, which they referred to as an insane shake, and was told that I need to purchase a sway bar to correct the defect. No warning lighting appeared before or after.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Mar 2024
Oct 2023

My 2020 jeep wrangler becomes hard to control when I'm driving on the highway, it seems when I hit a small.bump in the road my steering wheel shakes to the point its hard to keep my jeep under control and remain safely in the lane I'm driving in. I bought my jeep to the dealer on 02/08/23. The results indicated I need a new stabilizer. The dealer stated no current steering parts are available at this time and when I picked up my jeep the invoice stated car may not be safe. The dealer said there are so many issues with wrangler steering issues, parts are not being shipped frequently and when the part comes in (unknown date) they will call me.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2022
Jul 2023

My Jeep dealership has confirmed that a Steering Damper replacement is necessary to keep the vehicle from experiencing what is called the "Death Wobble". After going over a few bumps the entire front end shakes as if there is a flat tire. Slowing down and pulling over remedies the problem. A driver who witnessed this pulled me over to say he thought I was going to lose my driver's wheel and suggested I keep under 35 MPH. The jeep has 20,800 miles on it. The dealership reported that each dealer can only order a small number of these parts per month as there is such a backlog. It's estimated they could order mine in March of 2024! In the meantime, they don't suggest I drive the vehicle. This is OUTRAGEOUS!

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: May 2023
Jul 2023

When driving on a highway over 50 miles and you hit uneven road surface or a bump, it shakes terribly to the point you feel you have no control. Does not show any recall but there are a lot of people with the same vehicle and same problem.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Feb 2023
Jul 2023

Driving on highway, 80 miles an hour in Southern Utah, three times I hit a normal bridge / road seam and the Jeep "Death Wobble" occurred. This is a well known thing amongst Jeep owners, but since I was a new owner I had no idea what was going on. After slowing down the wobble stopped. I thought I was going to crash. I am making an appointment with my local Jeep dealer to have it looked at.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Dec 2022
May 2023

We are experiencing the "jeep death wobble" intermittently, usually at speeds 60-70 mph only happens when hitting a bump, it shakes steering wheel violently until finally slowing down to 50-55 mph. Our jeep is all stock, with standard street tires and Never been off-road. Our Jeep has 28,000 miles and is still under warranty, although warranty ending March 2023. We have had it to dealership two times already, they replaced the steering stabilizer with a BDI brand after market stabilizer (experienced death wobble on way home from dealership after this was replaced) they also checked front end alignment which had no issues. They now want to try and change tires, which through my own research do not think this will help. I am now reaching out to another local Jeep Dealership to see if they will check it out.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Nov 2022
Mar 2023

While driving at highway speeds we hit a bump in the road and the vehicle started to vibrate excessively in the front end of the vehicle. After slowing to 40 mph the vibration stopped. We weee able to speed up again to highway speeds but hit another bump 10 miles down the road and experienced another vibration/shimmy. This was not the first time.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2023
Mar 2023

When driving at 65 mph and hitting uneven pavement the vehicle will begin shaking violently. When slowed to 45 mph it will come out of it. Jeep Dealership suggested replacing steering stabilizer. When part replaced as well as alignment checked twice the vehicle continues to have death wobble.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Dec 2022
Dec 2022

Death wobbles on a stock Jeep nothing at all has been changed on this vehicle. I am unable to take this vehicle anywhere without experiencing death wobbles. Dealership will be replacing the stabilizer, but many Jeep owners are telling me that this is not a fix and more of a band aid for the problem. I am seeing this same complaint over and again in Jeep Facebook groups. The bought this vehicle brand new and do not feel safe. This is extremely concerning on the freeway as well. This happens at around 45 mph 60mph and higher, I have to slow down to a complete stop for it to stop.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Oct 2021
Jan 2022 Crash

While driving down the highway, hit a pothole, and the vehicle started to shake very violently. Was unable to control the vehicle and crashed against the guardrail causing damage to the vehicle. This happened on January 22, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2022
Dec 2021

a safety issue that has been termed the Jeep "death wobble" has occurred numerous times over the past 6 months . When a bump or pothole is confronted , there is a violent shaking of the steering wheel and front end and it takes anywhere from 5-15 seconds to resume control of the vehicle . This usually occurs at a speed of 55-65 miles per hour . control of the vehicle is virtually impossible when this occurs and only resumes stability when speed of the vehicle declines. Three repairs have been attempted to correct the issue , with genuine Chrysler parts used , but to no avail. This safety issue and dangerous condition has been documented with Chrysler since 2010 and there are 2 class action lawsuits still in place vs. Chrysler, the most recent being one regarding 2018-2020 jeep wranglers , filed in California.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: May 2021
Dec 2021

MY VEHICLE IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE SAME RECALL AS OTHER JEEPS BUT HAS THE SAME STEERING VIBRATION DAMPENER DEFECT. AFTER HITTING A BRIDGE SEAM ACROSS THE HIGHWAY OR A POTHOLE THE WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY FORCING ME TO SLOW AND ATTEMPT TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2020
Sep 2020

VEHICLE WANDERS BACK AND FORTH BRAND NEW 2020 WRANGLER UNLIMITED DEALER WORKED ON IT WAS PROBADLY 50 PERSENT BETTER BUT STILL CHASING STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP IN LANE THEY SAID THEY DID EVERYTHING THEY COULD UNLESS IT IS RECALLED SAW TODAY JEEP IS RECALLING SOME 2020 WRANGLERS WITH LEFT LOWER ARM BRACKET IS WELDED IN WRONG PLACE COULD THIS BE THE PROBLEM RECALL STARTS ON MARCH 14 VEHICLE IS BACK IN SHOP AGAIN FOR WATER LEAK FROM ROOF INTO CAB BEEN THERE SO FAR 5 DAYS THEY HAVE IT MORE THAN ME ALSO A LOT OF WIND NOISE FROM FRONT DOORS ON BOTH SIDES NOT BAD FOR A VEHICLE THAT COST A LITTLE SHORT OF 50000$ LOUSY QUALTY CONTROL CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2020
Jul 2020

2020 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON. THE DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARM BRACKET ON MY FRONT AXLE IS NOT WELDED ON ONE SIDE. THE WELD MISSED THE BRACKET ALL TOGETHER. THERE IS A RECALL FOR SOME 2020S, BUT MINE IS NOT LISTED. JEEP TOLD ME SINCE MINE IS NOT LISTED, THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. ALSO EVEN IF IT WAS IMPACTED, THERE IS NO FIX YET. MY FRONT AXLE COULD COME LOOSE AT ANY TIME DUE TO MISSING WELD CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN AND THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: May 2020
Jun 2020

2020 JL WRANGLER UNLIMITED. STOCK WRANGLER WITHOUT MODIFICATIONS WITH LESS THAN 1K MILES, IN SHOP 3 TIMES FOR SAME ISSUE. THE JEEP HAS EXCESSIVE STEERING OVER 3 INCHES OF PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL BEFORE TIRES MOVE. THE STEERING ALSO WANDERS ALL OVER THE LANE AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO KEEP IN LANE WITH HANDS AT 10 AND 2 ON STEERING WHEEL. MY JEEP ALSO HAS A STEERING BOX THAT SEPARATES FROM FRAME WHEN TURNING WHEEL. THERE IS AN AFTERMARKET COMPANY WHO CLAIMS TO HAVE FIXED THE BOX SEPARATION ISSUE. THEY HAVE SOLD THOUSANDS OF UNITS AND HAVE THOUSANDS ON BACKORDER. YOU HAVE TO ASK WHY IS THIS SUCH A NICHE FIX FOR GLARING FACTORY ISSUE. MY STEERING BOX WAS REPLACED AND FOX 2.0 STEERING STABILIZER WAS TRIED AND FAILED TO FIX. THE DEALERS ARE HELPLESS NOT HOPELESS. THE DEALERS KNOW ITS AN ISSUE AND WANT TO FIX AND JEEP IS AWARE OF ISSUE BASED ON NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE AS WELL AS INTERNET FORUMS. I THINK THE ISSUE IS JEEP KNOWS IT'S A REAL PROBLEM AND CLUELESS ON HOW TO ADDRESS WITHOUT MASSIVE RECALL. HELLO CLASS ACTION ATTORNEYS. WE NEED YOU!! THE NHTSA HAS LIMITED MUSCLE TO HANDLE ISSUES WITH FCA. THIS NEEDS LITIGATION BEFORE SOMEONE DIES. *TR

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2020
May 2020

I AM UNABLE TO MAINTAIN MY LANE AT ALL WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. IT CAN BE CONCERNING TO DRIVE LIKE THIS ESPECIALLY ON THE INTERSTATE. IF YOU GET TO CLOSE TO THE EDGE OF THE ROAD ON NON INTERSTATE ROADS IT WILL PULL YOU STRAIGHT OFF THE ROAD. *TR

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Apr 2020
Nov 2019

EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING ON LEFT SIDE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2020 JEEP WRANGLER, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Oct 2019

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The 2020 Jeep Wrangler has 27 STEERING,SUSPENSION complaints on file. 1 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.