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2020 Jeep GladiatorProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 638 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
638
Crashes
16
Fires
12
Recalls
7
TSBs
685
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 638 complaints, 16 crashes, 12 fires, and 7 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

wandering at highway speeds

15 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

check engine light on cylinder misfire

8 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

dash lights go out while driving

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
4

bubbling paint

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
5

windshield spontaneously cracked while parked

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

181 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 4K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

190
0–30K
31
30–60K
18
60–90K
8
90–120K
1
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (190 reports) • Median: 4K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (181 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering181 (28%)
Electrical169 (26%)
Drivetrain54 (8%)
Engine45 (7%)
Other33 (5%)
Suspension32 (5%)
Visibility23 (4%)
Brakes17 (3%)

2020 Jeep Gladiator: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 28% of all reports filed for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, with 181 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 3,574 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 4K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 26% of all reports filed for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, with 169 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, with 54 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, with 45 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

38
19
134
20
47
21
58
22
64
23
82
24
165
25
50
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

19V636000Oct 2019

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.

20V124000Apr 2020

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.

20V191000Apr 2020

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."

20V580000Nov 2020

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.

21V028000Mar 2021

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.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2020 Jeep Gladiator NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

★★★★★

3 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

PE25014OpenOpened Oct 2025

Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Failure

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This is the worst model year for the Jeep Gladiator according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is steering.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 638 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2020 Jeep Gladiator: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Jeep Gladiator?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2020 Jeep Gladiator is related to the steering, with 181 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2020 Jeep Gladiator reliable?
The 2020 Jeep Gladiator has 638 complaints, 16 crash reports, and 12 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2020 Jeep Gladiator problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2020 Jeep Gladiator have any recalls?
Yes, the 2020 Jeep Gladiator has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Jeep Gladiator problems start?
Based on 249 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 3,574 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2020 Jeep Gladiator data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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