2020 Jeep Wrangler Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 618 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 589miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2020 Jeep Wrangler, 0% of the 618 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 589 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased this new 2020 Jeep in december 2019; the Jeep now has about 800 miles on it. When driving the vehicle at any speed the Jeep will dart to the left into on-comming traffic with no warning and for no appearant reason. The faster the speed the more radical the swerve into traffic the incident. I have not been in accident but had lights flashed, numerous hand signals and horns blown at me in the Jeep for reckless driving. The dealership - cecil Jeep of burnet texas has verified the problem and is troubleshooting potential issues with a factory engineer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11317993, filed 2020-03, 300 miles“While driving on a highway, and also on local roads, a service shifter error message comes up on the dash display. Right after that numerous error lights come on indicating numerous failures along with a check engine light. In addition, the steering locks up making it extremely difficult to steer the vehicle. Makes it very difficult to steer the vehicle when this happens. And, it has happened several times. There are videos online that show this failure on other new Jeep wranglers.”
NHTSA complaint #11281493, filed 2019-11, 1,300 miles“On 8/3/2020 with 300 miles battery is dead. On 8/13/2020 took to dealership and found nothing. 8/13 engine died at a signal and radio shuts down. Jeep is fine for 9 days without engine light on. 8/24 engine light returns on. 8/25 engine dies at a signal,and the radio shuts down. While on the freeway, battery lights, ABS, and traction/stabilizer lights come on. The power steering goes out, and was hard to steer. The heater comes on via defrost vents blasting hot air and unable to turn off. Power acceleration goes out. Very scarey and dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #11353343, filed 2020-09, 589 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 0% |
| 2019 | 9 | 1% |
| 2018 | 46 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 2% |
| 2016 | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 | 14 | 3% |
| 2014 | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 | 18 | 3% |
| 2012 | 30 | 4% |
| 2011 | 8 | 2% |
| 2010 | 9 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 22 | 3% |
| 2007 | 13 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2020 Jeep Wrangler
239 complaintsElectrical system
183 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsEngine
56 complaintsSuspension
51 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsFuel system
43 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
33 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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