2020 Hyundai Kona vs 2020 Jeep Wrangler
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Hyundai Kona | 2020 Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 153 | 598 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 1,010 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 12,224 mi | 21,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Kona | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 7 | 237 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 173 |
| Engine | 100 | 50 |
| Power Train | 19 | 46 |
| Suspension | 2 | 49 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 30 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 33 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 39 | 18 |
| Check engine light | 17 | 12 |
| Oil consumption | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 76 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 7 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 15 |
2020 Hyundai Kona
2020 Jeep Wrangler
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.