2020 Jeep Gladiator Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, and owners have filed 483 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
7 safety recalls for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
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."
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…
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Clutch assembly (power train)
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.
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…
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Clutch assembly (power train)
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.
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…
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Retractor (seat belts) and seat belts
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.
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…
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Camera (back over prevention)
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…
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,…
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Clutch assembly (power train)
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.
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…
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Driveshaft (power train)
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.
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.
483 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Jeep Gladiator have filed 483 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 7 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 18,958 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 127 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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, warn”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 9, 2026 · Electrical system
“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 d”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 5, 2026 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup (Gladiator Pickup 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–17 / 22–23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Jeep Gladiator model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Gladiator model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 Jeep Gladiator | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 Jeep Gladiator | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Jeep Gladiator | 7 | 483 |
| 2021 Jeep Gladiator | 8 | 292 |
| 2022 Jeep Gladiator | 8 | 120 |
| 2023 Jeep Gladiator | 6 | 57 |
| 2024 Jeep Gladiator | 2 | 23 |
| 2025 Jeep Gladiator | 1 | 15 |
| 2026 Jeep Gladiator | 2 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2020 Jeep Gladiator
How do I know if my 2020 Jeep Gladiator has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 2020 Jeep Gladiator; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V636000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.