Jeep Gladiator
Registered from 2020 to 2027.
About this model
The Jeep Gladiator is a mid-size pickup truck manufactured by the Jeep division of Stellantis North America. It was introduced at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 28, 2018, and went on sale in the spring of 2019 as a 2020 model. Based on the same platform as the Wrangler JL, the Gladiator is Jeep's first pickup truck since the Comanche was discontinued in 1992, although the very similar dual-cab AEV Brute was custom-made using the Wrangler platform from 2013 until 2017 by American Expedition Vehicles under license.
From the Wikipedia article Jeep Gladiator (JT), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where it stands out against its peers
- Steering: more complaints than 98% of 2020 cars — 38% of its 480 complaints, where an ordinary 2020 car has 5%.
- Electrical system: more complaints than 90% of 2020 cars — 38% of its 480 complaints, where an ordinary 2020 car has 22%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- STEERING — 137 owners reported this, 1 involving a crash
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — 129 owners reported this
- POWER TRAIN — 31 owners reported this, 1 involving a crash, 2 involving a fire
- ENGINE — 23 owners reported this, 1 involving a fire
- VISIBILITY/WIPER — 18 owners reported this
- STEERING,SUSPENSION — 15 owners reported this
- SUSPENSION — 8 owners reported this
Crash test
| Frontal crash | ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover | ★★★☆☆ |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Forward collision warning | Optional |
| Lane departure warning | Not Available |
Crash-tested by NHTSA, the American road safety agency.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2027 | 12.4 L/100km (EPA) · 13.8 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway |
| 2026 | 285 hp · 2155 kg · 3490 mm wheelbase · 12.4 L/100km (EPA) · 13.8 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway · Pickup, 4-door |
| 2025 | 285 hp · 2155 kg · 3490 mm wheelbase · 12.4 L/100km (EPA) · 13.8 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway · Pickup, 4-door |
| 2024 | 285 hp · 2155 kg · 3490 mm wheelbase · 13.1 L/100km (EPA) · 14.7 L/100km city · 11.2 motorway · Pickup, 4-door |
| 2023 | 260 hp · 2155 kg · 3490 mm wheelbase · 12.4 L/100km (EPA) · 13.8 L/100km city · 10.2 motorway · Pickup, 4-door |
| 2022 | 260 hp · 2155 kg · 3490 mm wheelbase · 12.4 L/100km (EPA) · 13.8 L/100km city · 10.2 motorway · Pickup, 4-door |
| 2021 | 260 hp · 2155 kg · 3490 mm wheelbase · 12.4 L/100km (EPA) · 13.8 L/100km city · 10.2 motorway · Pickup, 4-door |
| 2020 | 285 hp · 2155 kg · 3490 mm wheelbase · 12.4 L/100km (EPA) · 14.7 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway · Pickup, 4-door |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
12% of 2022 cars have more recall campaigns than this one, and an ordinary one has 3. More of them means more to check the service record for, not a worse car.
19V636000
A joint without grease may overheat and seize, possibly causing the driveshaft to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power. If the driveshaft completely separates from the vehicle it may become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US number for this recall is V95.
20V124000
The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.
20V191000
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
20V580000
In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
21V028000
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
22V638000
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.
22V639000
A malfunctioning parking mechanism may result in the loss of the 'park' position, including vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Entire US population are unsold units and will be repaired before they can be sold. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z84.
22V766000
A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.
7 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.
Regulator investigations
Opened by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation is a question the regulator asked about a possible defect, not a fault it found — most end without a recall.
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Failure
Preliminary evaluation, opened October 2025, still open.
Underhood fires
Preliminary evaluation, opened September 2024, still open.
High pressure fuel pump failure
Engineering analysis, opened March 2023, still open.
What the maker told its dealers
Service bulletins are the manufacturer's own repair guidance to dealers, filed with NHTSA. A bulletin is not a defect finding; the count rises with how many things a maker writes down, not only with how many go wrong.
Jeep filed 3 bulletins about the 2027 Gladiator.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2
- Electrical system: 1
- Display Exchange part has been superseded. Order the latest Z part number: Z8607669AC --> Z8791155AA (Active Exchange Part) Z8607669AD --> Z8791669AA (Active Exchange Part) Z8607669AE --> Z8791156AA… · August 2026
- Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the… · July 2026
- Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the… · July 2026
Grouped by NHTSA's top-level system; a bulletin filed under a sub-heading counts toward its system.