Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system183
- Steering181
- Power train55
- Engine45
- Unknown or other33
- Suspension32
- Visibility/wiper23
- Service brakes17
- Exterior lighting11
- Structure11
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 6 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 57 2020 Gladiator vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 16 people died inside them, and 10 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2020 Jeep Gladiator failed the safety check 1.02% of the time — 13% less often than the average 2020 passenger car (1.18%). Median odometer at inspection: 37,632 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In New Zealand
44 2020 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD | — | 26.7 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 12.3–12.6 L/100 km (about 19 mpg US), CO₂ 290–296 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladiator 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 13.7 | 10.7 | 12.3 |
| Gladiator 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.3 | 10.4 | 12.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
6 Transport Canada recalls for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator.
| 2023089 23 Feb 2023 | Powertrain Issue: Under certain conditions, the clutch pressure plate could overheat and break. If this happens, the pressure plate may also crack or break the transmiss… |
| 2021035 28 Jan 2021 | Powertrain Issue: In certain circumstances, the clutch pressure plate could overheat and break. If this happens, the pressure plate may also crack or break the transmiss… |
| 2020456 25 Sept 2020 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the front seat belt retractors. As a result, the seat belts may not work as designed in a crash. … |
| 2020145 6 Apr 2020 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, the rearview camera image may be displayed even after the transmission is shifted out of reverse. This could cause a possible dist… |
| 2020083 3 Mar 2020 | Powertrain Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the clutch pressure plate could overheat and break. If this happens, there would be a loss of … |
| 2019438 29 Aug 2019 | Powertrain Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear driveshaft joint may have been built without grease. As a result, the joint could fail and cause the driveshaft to detach… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Jeep told its dealers about the 2020 Jeep Gladiator: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011921 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch" |
| 11011901 | Warranty Bulletin ID-23-03 Rev. H 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 11011898 | Warranty Bulletin D-23-04 Rev. G 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 11011895 | Jeep Bluetooth Speaker Does Not Charge |
| 11011505 | Buzz Squeak Rattle (BSR) From Speaker Sound Bar At High Volume Level. |
| 11011504 | Buzz Squeak Rattle (BSR) From Sound Bar Or Sport Bar Area. |
| 11011171 | DAMPER - NONE |
| 11011150 | COVER KIT - HOOD |
| 11010511 | Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Service Information. TPM Lamp On. |
| 11010496 | Warranty Bulletin D-23-09 Rev. A (XF1) Steering Damper Select 2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL), 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT) and 2018 Jeep Wrangler (JK) |
| 11010487 | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-10 Rev. A (XF1) Steering Damper Select 2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL), 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT) and 2018 Jeep Wrangler (JK) |
| 11010476 | "Air Trapped in Steering Damper Warranty Extension XF1 A shimmy in the steering wheel after hitting an irregularity on the road surface (symptom is more prevalent in cold temperatures). This bulletin involves replacing the steering damper." |
| 11010473 | "Air Trapped in Steering Damper Warranty Extension XF1 A shimmy in the steering wheel after hitting an irregularity on the road surface (symptom is more prevalent in cold temperatures). This bulletin involves replacing the steering damper." |
| 11010259 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 11009561 | SWITCH - HEADLAMP |
| 11009540 | Heated Steering Wheel Inoperative And Or Not Hot Enough. |
| 11009027 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch. " |
| 11008973 | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-03 Rev. G 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 11008972 | Warranty Bulletin D-23-04 Rev. F 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 11008913 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 11008707 | SWITCH - HEADLAMP |
| 11008697 | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-03 Rev.F 2018 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 11008356 | Warranty Bulletin D-23--04 2018 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 11008200 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 11007954 | Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Failure
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation