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Buying a used 2020 Jeep Gladiator? Check these 7 recalls first
The 2020 Gladiator carries the longest recall list of the run: three critical actions covering manual-transmission clutch overheating and fire, plus high-severity recalls for a rear driveshaft that can break and fall off and front seat belts that may not restrain. A dash cluster short-out and a lingering backup camera image are lower-rated. NHTSA logged 483 unverified owner complaints — 11 crashes, seven fires, six injuries — dominated almost evenly by electrical system (183) and steering (181).
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask whether it is a manual — the three clutch recalls apply to manual gearboxes.
- Get VIN recall status for the rear driveshaft and front seat belt repairs.
- Test-drive for steering wander and check the cluster and backup camera from cold start.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Jeep dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Jeep Gladiator
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator clutch can overheat and catch fire | Power Train | critical |
| Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator manual clutch can overheat | Power Train | critical |
| Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator manual clutch can overheat, catch fire | Power Train | critical |
| Jeep Gladiator Rear Driveshaft Can Break and Fall Off | Power Train | high |
| Jeep and Ram front seat belts may not restrain | Seat Belts | high |
| Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Dashboard Cluster Can Short Out | Electrical System | medium |
| Jeep, Ram, Chrysler backup camera image stays on screen | Back Over Prevention | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
483 complaints filed for this model year, including 11 mentioning a crash, 7 a fire and 6 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 183 | Yes |
| Steering | 181 | None found |
| Power Train | 54 | Yes |
| Engine | 45 | None found |
| Suspension | 32 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 23 | None found |