2020 Jeep Gladiator: raw data

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vehicle2020 / jeep / gladiator
known issues4 clusters (reviewed 2026-06-14)
complaints483 on file (2019-06-25 → 2026-09-09)
recalls7
investigations1
fars23 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Instrument panel cluster going blankELECTRICAL SYSTEM119 complaints2024-09 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 475 total)gladiator-2020-instrument-cluster-blank
  • 11668185 My instrument center cluster display went totally dark while I was driving . It scared me because I had no readouts of the gauges. I could have very easily had an accident.
  • 11695107 Gauge Cluster Went Completly Black While Driving!!! Cant Tell Speed Or Warning Lights.
  • 11734669 Instrument cluster completely quit working. We cannot see speed, if we have gas, tire pressure, mileage, oil temp, nothing. The whole thing is blacked out. No warning, dealer confirmed problem. This is a massive safety problem as we have no access to any information.
  • 11647383 Instrument panel with speedometer, gas gage and other components went black. It is available for inspection. My safety has been put at risk due to unknown conditions of vehicle through instrument panel. The problem has been confirmed by a dealer, I was initially told that it was…
Steering death wobbleSTEERING7 complaints2024-05 → 2025-12 (sample of 200 most-recent of 475 total)gladiator-2020-death-wobble-steering
  • 11705455 Death Wobble at highway speeds between 72-75. Shaking hard at these speeds.
  • 11670436 Driving at 40-65mph vehicle begins to shake violently, known as the death wobble. Extremely unsafe to be on the road. Transmission gets stuck in 3rd gear, hard shifts and does not respond when shifting to reverse. Mileage is 69110 but has been an issue since about 27000.…
  • 11672095 this 2020 Jeep Gladiator has repeatedly experienced the infamous Jeep Gladiator "Death Wobble" related to front steering component defects/failures/poor design. It creates a very hazardous driving condition. The local dealer, Hilltop Jeep in Richmond, and Stellantis declined to…
Engine tick, misfire and failureENGINE21 complaints2024-09 → 2026-06 (sample of 200 most-recent of 475 total)gladiator-2020-engine-failure
  • 11693727 My vehicle has a 3.6 pentastar engine. Around 60000 miles the engine developed a noticeable tick. Now the engine has multiple cylinder misfires, is leaking oil all over the engine compartment and causing issues with other electronic components (wheel speed sensors, power…
  • 11735748 At 90k miles head gasket failed letting coolant in engine cylinders which was diagnosed and repaired by a Jeep dealer. At 130k miles engine light back on with dealer suggesting it is rocker arm/lifter failure with cylinders misfiring. At initial purchase of vehicle touchscreen…
  • 11740885 On May 27, 2026 at approximately 11:00 PM, my 2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland (VIN: [XXX] ) suffered catastrophic engine failure during normal operation at 78,190 miles. The alternator seized, causing the harmonic balancer (crankshaft damper) to fracture. The broken balancer fell…
Center infotainment screen blackoutELECTRICAL SYSTEM6 complaints2024-08 → 2026-03 (sample of 200 most-recent of 475 total)gladiator-2020-infotainment-screen-blackout
  • 11722034 The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the infotainment screen failed to function as intended. The screen turned black and remained black. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer…
  • 11646933 The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving on two occasions at various speeds, the infotainment screen was flashing different colors before the screen went black. The contact stated that on both failures the screen illuminated after restarting…
  • 11607872 The back up camera freezes and the radio freezes. It won't turn off until you turn the jeep off and start it up again. The camera will stay frozen with a blue screen I have tons of documented videos but unfortunately this program won't allow uploads of videos.

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

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4832019-06-252026-09-09117ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:183; STEERING:181; POWER TRAIN:54; ENGINE:45; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:33

Recalls all years →

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19V63600029/08/2019POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTChrysler (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.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.
20V58000024/09/2020SEAT BELTSChrysler (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.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.
20V19100010/09/2020BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAChrysler (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.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.
21V02800028/01/2021POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYChrysler (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.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.
20V12400003/03/2020POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYChrysler (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.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.
23V11600023/02/2023POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYChrysler (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.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.
24V65200005/09/2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELChrysler (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.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.

Investigations all years →

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PE25014openInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) FailureELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL2025-10-23··The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is opening a Preliminary Evaluation on 2020 Model Year Jeep Gladiators and Wranglers involving a malfunctioning Instrument Panel Clusters (IPC) resulting in the loss of important vehicle metrics and other status information.  ODI has received 89 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging a complete or partial loss of the IPC display while driving.  The subject vehicles' IPC display includes the speedometer, fuel gauge, engine temperature, turn signal indicators, warning light, and other gauges that are normally illuminated while the vehicle is in operation.  Loss of the fuel gauge while driving may lead to an inability to determine the fuel level and result in a loss of motive power, and the loss of other safety-related information may impede a driver’s ability to take action to prevent a safety risk.  Furthermore, an IPC that is suddenly not visible to the driver may divert the driver’s attention from the driving task, potentially causing a vehicle crash. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation to evaluate the scope, severity and frequency of the alleged IPC malfunctions and to assess potential safety-related consequences. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov

FARS occupant deaths all years →

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2010-202423legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/jeep/gladiator
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2020 Jeep Gladiator},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/jeep/gladiator}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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