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2020 Jeep

Gladiator Pickup 4WD

Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Jeep Gladiator: best and worst years
2020 Jeep Gladiator Pickup 4WD (photo 1 of 4)
2020 photoKevautoCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Power to weight
0.060 hp/lb
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls
7
Owner complaints
483 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
6

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Optional
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Optional

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Optional

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29%
  • STEERING29%
  • POWER TRAIN9%
  • ENGINE7%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER5%
  • SUSPENSION5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 632 total.

Jeep Gladiator: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE25014Openopened Oct 23, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Failure

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

466 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-208-26 REV. A

    Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until the vehicle undergoes a full key cycle.

  • May 7, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-208-26

    Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until the vehicle undergoes a full key cycle

  • Mar 27, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYS2623000018

    Wind Noise From Hard Top Freedom Panels Near Rear View Mirror While Driving.

  • Mar 21, 2026ENGINE18-044-26

    Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0111-00 - Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Range Performance Bank 1. (In Active or Stored status) ● P0071-00 - Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Performance. (In Active or Stored status) ● P0072-00 - Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit "A" Low. (In Active or Stor

  • Mar 17, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16C Combo REV2

    Emissions Recall 16C - Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp - Dealer Notification (Revision 2)

  • Mar 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS2608000010

    Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)

  • Mar 4, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1408000384 REV.J

    Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On

  • Mar 4, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM110610

    LAMP - TAIL

  • and 458 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.