CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Jeep Gladiator has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 484 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 7 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (185 reports).
2020 Jeep Gladiator recalls
Instrument Cluster May Short Circuit and Fail
The instrument panel cluster in these Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles may develop an internal short circuit and fail.
Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat, Fracture, and Cause Fire
Certain Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may have a clutch pressure plate that can overheat and fracture.
Clutch Can Overheat and Fracture, Raising Fire Risk
Certain manual-transmission Jeep Wranglers from 2018 to 2021 and Gladiators from 2020 to 2021 have a clutch pressure plate that may overheat and fracture.
Front Seat Belts May Not Slow Occupants in a Crash
Certain front seat belt retractors may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after the belt locks.
Rearview Camera Image May Stay On After Reverse
A software error can cause the rearview camera image to stay on the radio display after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse.
Clutch Can Overheat and Fracture, Raising Fire and Crash Risk
Certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles with manual transmissions may have a clutch pressure plate that can overheat and fracture.
Driveshaft May Seize and Fracture, Causing Sudden Power Loss
The rear driveshafts on certain vehicles may have been assembled without grease in the monoblock joint.
Most common 2020 Jeep Gladiator problems
Problem areas named in the 484 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 185 |
| Steering | 181 |
| Power Train | 56 |
| Engine | 45 |
| Unknown Or Other | 33 |
| Suspension | 32 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 17 |
| Structure | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
What owners report
My 2020 Jeep Gladiator has been experiencing transmission slipping, jerking at 20â30 mph, and rough shifting into Reverse, with diagnostic code P0733. An authorized Jeep dealership inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the transmission problem matches Jeepâs Technical Service Bulletin regarding D-clutch failure. Despite confirming the defect and the need for repair, the dealership returned my vehicle without fixing it. I am concerned about the potential safety risks and request that NHTSA investigate this known issue and consider whether a safety recall is warranted.
Instrument Panel Failure. The center LCD screen that displays speed, tachometer, oil temp, coolant temp, oil pressure, battery voltage, and transmission temps, fuel gauge, tire pressure readings, warning messages, and many other things just stopped working. This is obviously a safety risk and can cause an increased risk to safety and crashes, as it has been recalled on many other Jeep Gladiators and Wranglers. This screen started out working upon purchase, but would often have a digital background that would show up. The dealership it was purchased from informed us there was nothing wrong with the screen. It just stopped working and there is nothing on the display.
Clutch overheated and cause an immense amount of smoke during drive with no warning indication from hud. Dealer stated that clutch has gotten well passed 390°c Heat from clutch has also caused front driver caliper to lock up and damage rotors.
the driver instrument cluster has failed. completely blank no fuel gauge no odometer. was told this vin is not covered under the recall even though this is the issue behind the recall.
My 3.5 instrument intermittently goes out for days and will come back on and back off again. I took it to the nearest dealer but this did not sjow up on his scan but it out again. As you will see in the photo the vehicle is running but no display. Milage is a little over 69,000. Dealer informed me that many of these were recalled but not my particular vehicle. He said it would cost me $1600 to get it repaired. It appears to me the recall may need to be expanded. I also contacted the jeep website but was told my vehicle was not covered under the recall.
2020 Jeep Gladiator questions
Does the 2020 Jeep Gladiator have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator: Instrument Cluster May Short Circuit and Fail; Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat, Fracture, and Cause Fire; Clutch Can Overheat and Fracture, Raising Fire Risk; Front Seat Belts May Not Slow Occupants in a Crash; Rearview Camera Image May Stay On After Reverse. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Jeep Gladiator?
Based on 484 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (185), Steering (181), Power Train (56).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Jeep Gladiator has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.