repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
2020 Jeep GladiatorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 485 owner complaints about the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-580 the manufacturer reports only 61% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Jeep Gladiator has problems
485 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
183Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
182Steering2 crash/fire/injury
55Power train5 crash/fire/injury
45Engine4 crash/fire/injury
32Suspension
23Visibility/wiper
17Service brakes
11Structure
11Exterior lighting
4210 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 183 | 2 |
| Steering | 182 | 2 |
| Power train | 55 | 5 |
| Engine | 45 | 4 |
| Suspension | 32 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 23 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 6 |
| Structure | 11 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 42 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2020 Jeep Gladiator recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Seat belts
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
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repaired · 2022 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. A joint without grease may overheat and seize, possibly causing the driveshaft to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
55kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 45 electrical system complaints. 93% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 44% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
7under 30k miles42under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electrical system
10 owners mentioned a cost$1,350median
Middle half: $962 – $1,900
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Gladiator year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Gladiator median. How we score
'69'70'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Jeep Gladiator safety ratings
2020 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (26.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, and the recalls they led to.
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) FailureOpen
In owners' words
What Gladiator owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
Own a 2020 Gladiator?
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