2020 Jeep Gladiator

The Gladiator JT shares the same solid front axle and suspension as the Wrangler JL and suffers from the same death wobble phenomenon. A violent shaking of the steering wheel occurs after hitting a bump at highway speeds, often making the vehicle nearly undriveable until the driver slows to a stop. The issue affects both stock and lifted vehicles.

Inspect and retorque front lower ball joints per TSB 02-004-21 REV. A. Replace the steering damper. A class-action settlement provides warranty extension to 8 years/90,000 miles for steering damper repairs. Upgraded aftermarket steering stabilizers provide additional improvement.

Manual transmission Gladiators equipped with the NSG370 6-speed are subject to a clutch pressure plate that can overheat, fracture, and potentially cause an underhood fire. Symptoms include difficulty shifting, grinding noises, clutch pedal vibration, and a strong burning smell from the engine bay.

NHTSA Recall 22V-449 covers inspection and replacement of the clutch pressure plate assembly. The replacement uses an updated design with improved heat dissipation. Do not drive the vehicle if clutch failure symptoms are present.

Water enters the cabin through the freedom panel seals, door seals, and hardtop mounting points, especially after rain, car washes, or off-road water crossings. Water pools on the floor, soaks the carpet, and can damage under-seat wiring harnesses and the Uconnect head unit mounted in the center stack.

Reseal the freedom panels using updated foam gaskets per TSB 23-068-23. Replace worn door weatherstripping. Apply additional sealant at the hardtop rear mounting points. Inspect and clear the cowl drain tubes to prevent water backing up into the cabin.

The 3.6L Pentastar V6 develops a ticking noise that worsens as the engine warms up, caused by worn rocker arms and hydraulic lash adjusters (HLAs). Metal shavings may appear in the oil. If left unaddressed, the worn rocker arm can damage the camshaft lobe and lead to misfires and loss of power.

Replace the affected rocker arms and hydraulic lash adjusters. TSB 09-009-23 directs technicians to check HLAs for collapse under thumb pressure. Use updated rocker arm assemblies with improved needle bearings. Change oil on schedule with OEM-specified 0W-20 synthetic.

Some owners report the engine shutting off unexpectedly while driving, accompanied by loss of power steering and power brakes. The dashboard goes dark, and the vehicle may or may not restart immediately. The issue is linked to faulty Intelligent Battery Sensor readings and Body Control Module communication errors.

Replace the Intelligent Battery Sensor and update the Body Control Module and PCM software. TSB 08-074-22 addresses power management faults. Check all ground connections and clean battery terminal contacts.

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."

An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.