2020 Jeep Gladiator
Common Problems
Ranked from 247 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Instrument Cluster Failure
80complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe instrument cluster display went completely black, preventing the driver from seeing critical information such as speed, fuel level, and warning lights.
$300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V652000
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Instrument Cluster Shorting Out
79complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe instrument cluster display intermittently goes black and then returns, causing the driver to lose critical information about the vehicle's status.
$300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V652000
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Power steering failure or malfunction
75complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe power steering system fails or malfunctions, causing the steering to feel loose and the vehicle to wander.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Steering wander and play at highway speeds
41complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering wheel has a significant dead spot and requires constant correction to maintain a straight path, especially at higher speeds.
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Steering wander and excessive play
39complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel has excessive play and the vehicle wanders, requiring constant correction to maintain lane position.
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Clutch Slippage and Failure
19complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe clutch slips and fails to engage properly, causing the vehicle to stall or fail to accelerate.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Intermittent Electrical Failures
19complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle experiences intermittent failures in multiple systems, including the instrument cluster, infotainment center, and warning lights, often without warning.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V652000
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Steering Death Wobble
6complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel vibrates and shakes violently at highway speeds, leading to loss of control.
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Electrical System Failures Causing Power Loss
4complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle experiences sudden power loss, including loss of power steering and electrical systems, leading to loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V652000
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Suspension Issues Leading to Uncontrollable Shaking
4complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe suspension system causes violent shaking and loss of control at highway speeds after hitting bumps.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Unreliable Auto Start/Stop System
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe auto start/stop system frequently malfunctions, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly shut off while driving.
Related recall: 24V652000
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Sun Visor Detachment
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe sun visor detaches at highway speeds, impairing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.