2020 Jeep Gladiator Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator.

< older2021
Complaints
617
per 10K Sold
79.6
US Sales
77,541
Crashes
15
Fires
12
Injuries
10
Fatalities
Recalls
7

Worst 2020 Jeep Gladiator Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1180 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:5,155 mi
Crash-related:2
#2158 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:51,940 mi
Fires:2
#351 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:19,179 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:4
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator.

Steering Defects
180
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
5,155
Electrical Faults
158
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
51,940
Transmission / Drivetrain
51
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
4
Avg Miles
19,179
Engine Problems
43
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
16,252
Suspension Failures
32
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,121
Wipers & Visibility
23
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,625
Brakes
16
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
29,000
Instrument Cluster
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,359
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
3,850
Headlight/Taillight Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
8,900
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
6,725
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,000
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Interior Panels:Sun Visor
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Caliper
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2020 Jeep Gladiator

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~503,645 vehicles.

24V652000Instrument Cluster
~32,863 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

23V116000Power Train:clutch Assembly
~69,201 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

21V028000Power Train:clutch Assembly
~42,887 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

20V580000Seat Belts:front:retractor · Seat Belts
~2,114 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.

20V191000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~319,610 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

20V124000Power Train:clutch Assembly
~33,237 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

19V636000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~3,733 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The rear driveshafts may have been incorrectly assembled without grease in the monoblock joint.

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2020 Jeep Gladiator — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2020 Jeep Gladiator reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2020 Jeep Gladiator has 617 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 180 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Jeep Gladiator?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (180 complaints, avg 5,155 mi); Electrical Faults (158 complaints, avg 51,940 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (51 complaints, avg 19,179 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 23,340 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2020 Jeep Gladiator?
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator include 15 crash-related reports, 12 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2020 Jeep Gladiator have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 503,645 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2020 Jeep Gladiator?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (steering defects) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Jeep Gladiator reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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