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2020 Jeep Gladiator Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 57 engine-related complaints for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, 12% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 2,100 miles. No engine-related recall is on file for this issue.

Engine complaints
57
12% of 483
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
2,100 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Multiple cylinder misfires triggering check engine lights and P0300 codes, often on cold start with very low mileage.
  • Auto stop/start warnings and unavailable messages appearing alongside rough idle, sometimes recurring after dealer visits.
  • Oil pan gasket leaks causing oil to puddle under the vehicle while parked, with the problem returning after a gasket replacement.
  • A burning odor from the clutch area reported by one owner, followed by the vehicle catching fire.
  • Vehicles pulled to the dealer repeatedly for the same misfire codes without a lasting repair, in some cases leading to an engine teardown on a truck with very low mileage.

When 2020 Jeep Gladiator engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 25, 2019, latest May 29, 2026.

2020 Jeep Gladiator engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2019Aug 2020Jul 2021Oct 2022Sep 2024May 2025Nov 2025
57 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2019 to May 2026; peak Sep 2020 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Gladiator model year

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

  1. 202057 (12%)
  2. 202161 (21%)
  3. 202224 (20%)
  4. 20238 (14%)
  5. 20245 (22%)
  6. 20253 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2020 Jeep Gladiator have?
NHTSA lists 57 engine-related complaints for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, which is 12% of the 483 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator is 2,100 miles, meaning most reports came in very early in ownership.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue.
What are the most common engine symptoms owners report?
Owners most often describe multiple cylinder misfires with check engine lights, auto stop/start warnings, and oil pan gasket leaks, generally showing up at low mileage.
Were there any fires linked to these engine complaints?
NHTSA data tied to this engine problem area for the 2020 Gladiator includes 3 fires and 1 injury among the 57 complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.