2020 Jeep Gladiator Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 12,500 miles.
- 55power train complaints
- 12,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 64%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 20 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 55 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 2 an injury.
Jeep Gladiator power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Gladiator | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Gladiator | 2 | 9% | — |
| 2023 Gladiator | 8 | 14% | 300 |
| 2022 Gladiator | 21 | 18% | 24,137 |
| 2021 Gladiator | 71 | 24% | 31,000 |
| 2020 Gladiator | 55 | 11% | 12,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2020 Jeep Gladiator has been experiencing transmission slipping, jerking at 20â30 mph, and rough shifting into Reverse, with diagnostic code P0733. An authorized Jeep dealership inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the transmission problem matches Jeepâs Technical Service Bulletin…
Clutch overheated and cause an immense amount of smoke during drive with no warning indication from hud. Dealer stated that clutch has gotten well passed 390°c Heat from clutch has also caused front driver caliper to lock up and damage rotors.
The start-stop system reports unavailable, then within a few miles of driving, the check engine light will come on, followed by problems with the transmission shifting gears, sometime causing the vehicle to stay in first or second gear while accelerating and creating a dangerous driving situation…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2020 Jeep Gladiators have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about power train for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator (11% of the 484 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator power train?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 12,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
Other 2020 Jeep Gladiator problems
- Electrical System problems (183)
- Steering problems (181)
See all 2020 Jeep Gladiator problems or power train problems across all Gladiator years.