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2020 Jeep Gladiator
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 484
- Received Jun 2019 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed104 complaints · 21% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Instrument cluster or speedometer fails76 complaints · 16% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed34 complaints · 7.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #24V652000Chrysler (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."
- Recall #23V116000Chrysler (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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speedFirst signal: Jan 2021
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 11 crashes, 7 fires, 6 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
- Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed
- Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed
- Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
- Driver sun visor will not stay up
- Heater blows cold air, defroster fails
- Glass shatters or cracks without impact
1 more problem
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 111 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 56 |
| 2025 | 127 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 42 |
| Total | 484 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 104 | 21% | – | |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 76 | 16% | 58.4× | NHTSA recall #24V652000 |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 34 | 7.0% | 4.2× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jan 2021 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.8% |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 28 | 5.8% | 17× | |
| Driver sun visor will not stay up | 12 | 2.5% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 11 | 2.3% | 0.9× | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 10 | 2.1% | – | |
| Manual clutch wears out or fails early | 10 | 2.1% | – | NHTSA recall #20V124000, #21V028000, #23V116000 |
| Heater blows cold air, defroster fails | 8 | 1.7% | – | |
| Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly | 7 | 1.5% | 22.4× | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 6 | 1.2% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 6 | 1.2% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 6 | 1.2% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 6 | 1.2% | – | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 5 | 1.0% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 5 | 1.0% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 4 | 0.8% | 0.5× | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 3 | 0.6% | – | NHTSA recall #20V580000 |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 3 | 0.6% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 3 | 0.6% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #24V652000September 5, 202432,863 vehicles affected
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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."
An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
NHTSA recall #23V116000February 23, 202369,201 vehicles affected
power train: clutch assembly
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.
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA recall #21V028000January 28, 202142,887 vehicles affected
power train: clutch assembly
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.
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.
Remedy
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. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
NHTSA recall #20V580000September 24, 20202,114 vehicles affected
seat belts; seat belts: front: retractor
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.
In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
NHTSA recall #20V191000September 10, 2020319,610 vehicles affected
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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."
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
NHTSA recall #20V124000March 3, 202033,237 vehicles affected
power train: clutch assembly
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.
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.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.
NHTSA recall #19V636000August 29, 20193,733 vehicles affected
power train: driveline: driveshaft
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.
A joint without grease may overheat and seize, possibly causing the driveshaft to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power. If the driveshaft completely separates from the vehicle it may become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US number for this recall is V95.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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