2020 Jeep Gladiator: reliability, problems and cost to own
Think twiceWell below average
It scores 0 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $22,931 to own, including $7,599 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Jeep Gladiator.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Steering$2,263
Transmission & drivetrain$1,758
Engine & cooling$1,430
Electrical system$1,216
Driver-assist & stability$267
Body, glass & interior$210
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/PanelSep 5, 2024 · campaign 24V652000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Power Train › Clutch AssemblyFeb 23, 2023 · campaign 23V116000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Power Train › Clutch AssemblyJan 28, 2021 · campaign 21V028000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Seat BeltsSep 24, 2020 · campaign 20V580000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraSep 10, 2020 · campaign 20V191000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle
Power Train › Clutch AssemblyMar 3, 2020 · campaign 20V124000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The rear driveshafts may have been incorrectly assembled without grease in the monoblock joint.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Yes. It scores 0 out of 100, among the least reliable midsize pickups of 2015–2024.
Is the 2020 Jeep Gladiator reliable?
It scores 0 out of 100 against other midsize pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 484 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $7,599 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2020 Jeep Gladiator cost to own?
About $22,931 over 5 years: $4,595 in lost value, $7,599 in repairs and $10,737 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $25,936 today.
What are the best years of the Jeep Gladiator?
Of the years we rate, the 2024 scores best (34/100) and the 2020 worst (0/100).
How many recalls does the 2020 Jeep Gladiator have?