How common are electrical problems on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator?

NHTSA lists 187 electrical system complaints for the 2020 model year, which is 39% of all 483 complaints filed for that year — the highest share among Gladiator model years shown.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator?

Yes. Recall 24V652000 covers 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles for an instrument panel cluster that can short circuit internally and fail. Dealers replace the cluster free of charge.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 53,000 miles for electrical system complaints on the 2020 Gladiator.

Have electrical problems caused crashes or fires?

NHTSA complaint data for the 2020 Gladiator's electrical system includes 1 crash, 2 fires, and 3 injuries.

Does the electrical problem rate improve in later Gladiator model years?

Later years show a smaller share of electrical complaints: 19% in 2021, 31% in 2022, 29% in 2023, 35% in 2024, and 33% in 2025, compared to 39% in 2020.

2020 Jeep Gladiator Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 187 electrical system complaints for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, 39% of its 483 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any model year. A related recall (24V652000) covers instrument cluster failures, and owners reported 2 fires, 1 crash, and 3 injuries tied to electrical faults, with a median failure mileage of 53,000.

Electrical System complaints: 187; 39% of 483
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 53,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Radio speakers emit a loud popping sound and short out unexpectedly while driving or at startup, sometimes recurring after multiple dealer visits.
A 'service shifter' warning appears alongside sudden loss of power steering, dropping the vehicle into limp mode and reduced power at highway speed.
The instrument cluster or gauges display incorrect readings, including a speedometer showing a much higher speed than actual.
Dual batteries fail and, in at least one case, led to a large electrical fire that destroyed the vehicle.
Steering feels loose, wandering, or unresponsive, which some owners linked to electrical or steering-gear related warnings.
After a recall repair, reverse lights and the backup camera stopped working for some owners.

When 2020 Jeep Gladiator electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 4, 2020, latest Sep 9, 2026.

187 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2025 (15).

Electrical System recalls for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator

NHTSA 24V652000Sep 5, 2024Electrical System32,863 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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."
Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Electrical System complaints by Gladiator model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2020187 (39%)
202156 (19%)
202237 (31%)
202316 (29%)
20248 (35%)
20255 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator?: NHTSA lists 187 electrical system complaints for the 2020 model year, which is 39% of all 483 complaints filed for that year — the highest share among Gladiator model years shown.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator?: Yes. Recall 24V652000 covers 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles for an instrument panel cluster that can short circuit internally and fail. Dealers replace the cluster free of charge.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 53,000 miles for electrical system complaints on the 2020 Gladiator.
Have electrical problems caused crashes or fires?: NHTSA complaint data for the 2020 Gladiator's electrical system includes 1 crash, 2 fires, and 3 injuries.
Does the electrical problem rate improve in later Gladiator model years?: Later years show a smaller share of electrical complaints: 19% in 2021, 31% in 2022, 29% in 2023, 35% in 2024, and 33% in 2025, compared to 39% in 2020.