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Buying a used 2020 Jeep Gladiator? Check these 7 recalls first
The 2020 Jeep Gladiator has 7 recalls in this group, with repeated clutch overheating notices, including fracture risk, standing out. Other recalls concern rear driveshaft lubrication, front seat belt locking, a lingering backup camera image, and instrument cluster failure. The 483 owner complaints filed with NHTSA are unverified reports; electrical system issues account for 183, steering for 181, power train for 54, and engine for 45. Clutch repair documentation and reported steering or electrical symptoms deserve particular attention.
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.
- Verify VIN-specific completion of all applicable clutch recalls.
- Ask for driveshaft lubrication and front seat belt recall repair records.
- Ask about steering problems and test the instrument cluster and backup camera.
- 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 | Power Train | critical |
| Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator Clutch May Overheat, Fracture | Power Train | critical |
| Jeep Gladiator Rear Driveshaft May Lack Grease | Power Train | high |
| Jeep, Ram Front Seat Belts May Not Lock | Seat Belts | high |
| Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator Clutch May Overheat | Power Train | high |
| Jeep, Ram and Dodge backup camera image stays on screen | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Jeep Gladiator, Wrangler: Instrument Panel Cluster May Fail | Electrical System | medium |
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 |