2020 Jeep Gladiator electrical system problems
180 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel failed to display critical safety information as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Midas, where the battery was replaced; however, the…”
filed Jul 23, 2026
“The instrument Custer went blank during a vacation trip, did not know how much fuel was in it. Took to dealer they tried to put in a new one and it was also faulty, been waiting 3 weeks and still no new part🤬”
filed Jun 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and failCampaign 24V652000 · Sep 5, 2024
Related service bulletins
ID-26-37 (XZ1) Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Select 2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT)
113809 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jul 31, 2026D-26-17 (XZ1) Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Select 2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT)
113813 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jul 31, 2026Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Blank XZ1 Warranty Extension Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● A blank IPC display. No information is displayed for the speedometer, fuel level, temperature gauge…
08-298-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 31, 2026Motor - blower with wheel
112862 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 23, 2026Motor - blower with wheel
112863 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 23, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Gladiator years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Gladiator | 7 | 32% |
| 2023 Gladiator | 14 | 25% |
| 2022 Gladiator | 32 | 28% |
| 2021 Gladiator | 45 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.