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Jeep Gladiator 2020 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

484Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
28Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System185 complaints

185 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V652000.

Steering181 complaints

181 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train56 complaints

56 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V636000, 20V124000, 21V028000, 23V116000.

Engine46 complaints

46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V191000.

Vehicle Speed Control11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V580000.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

19V636000Reported August 29, 2019 - 3,733 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 3,733 vehicles across all affected models.

20V124000Reported March 3, 2020 - 33,237 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 33,237 vehicles across all affected models.

20V191000Reported September 10, 2020 - 319,610 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on September 10, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 319,610 vehicles across all affected models.

20V580000Reported September 24, 2020 - 2,114 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 2,114 vehicles across all affected models.

21V028000Reported January 28, 2021 - 42,887 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 42,887 vehicles across all affected models.

23V116000Reported February 23, 2023 - 69,201 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 69,201 vehicles across all affected models.

24V652000Reported September 5, 2024 - 32,863 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on September 5, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 32,863 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE25014Opened October 23, 2025 - Open

Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201934
2020111
202136
202234
202344
202456
2025127
202642
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.