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2020 Jeep Gladiator specs, maintenance & manuals

Shopping for a used 2020 Jeep Gladiator or keeping one on the road? Here are the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 12 manufacturer publications and its towing capacity (up to 7,650 lb), straight from the factory sources.

Max towing
7,650 lb
Horsepower
285 hp
Combined MPG
19
Recalls
7
2020 Jeep Gladiator towing capacity: up to 7,650 lbEvery 2020 tow rating by engine and drive.See the 2020 towing chart

What changed for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator

The 2020 model year is when the Gladiator first appears in the manufacturer's data.

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2019 and 2020. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2020 Jeep Gladiator specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2020 specification sheet.

General information4 specs
Vehicle Type
Midsize truck
Assembly Plant
Toledo Supplier Park, Toledo, Ohio
EPA Vehicle Class
Midsize truck
Introduction Date
2019
Body/chassis2 specs
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, four-wheel drive
Construction
Ladder-type frame, open steel and aluminum body
Engine3.6-liter Pentastar V-6Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar V-620 specs
Availability
Standard — all models
Type and Description
60-degree, V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement (cu. in. / cc)
220 cu. in. (3,604 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.78 x 3.27 (96 x 83)
Valve System
Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction
Aluminum deep-skirt block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
Power (SAE net) (hp / kW@rpm)
285 hp (209 kW) at 6,400 rpm
Torque (SAE net) (lb.-ft. / N•m)
260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) at 4,400 rpm
Max. Engine Speed (rpm)
6,600 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)
22
Oil Capacity
5.7 quarts (5.4 liters)
Coolant Capacity
10 quarts (10.1 liters)
Emission Controls
Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight
7,650 lbs.
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)
17/22/19 — automatic
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)
16/23/19 — manual
Assembly Plant
Saltillo South Engine Plant, Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico

Footnote (a) on emission controls is referenced on the sheet but its text is not printed.

Transmissions21 specs
850RE automatic, eight-speed overdrive
AvailabilityOptional — 3.6-liter V-6
DescriptionAdaptive electronic control or Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver-interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch
D478 manual, six-speed with overdrive
AvailabilityStandard on 3.6-liter V-6
DescriptionSynchronized in all forward gears and Reverse, multi-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever
Final Drive ratio3.73 (Sport, Overland), 4.10 (Rubicon, Mojave, Sport Max Tow)
Gear ratios850RE automaticD478 manual
1st4.715.13
2nd3.132.63
3rd2.101.53
4th1.671.00
5th1.280.81
6th1.000.72
7th0.84—
8th0.67—
Reverse3.304.49

— not listed or not applicable

Transfer case5 specs
NV241 Command-Trac (MP1622)NV241OR Rock-Trac (MP1622OR)
AvailableStandard — Sport, Overland, MojaveStandard — Rubicon
TypePart-timePart-time
Operating Modes2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low Range Ratio2.72:14.0:1
Axle Ratio3.73 / 4.10 (Mojave, Sport Max Tow)4.10
Axles7 specs
Front
3rd Generation Dana heavy-duty axles
Front: Differential Type
Open (Sport, Sport S, Overland, Mojave) or Tru-Lok electronic locking (Rubicon)
Front: Axle Ratios
3.73, 4.10
Rear
3rd Generation Dana heavy-duty axles
Rear: Differential Type
Open (Sport and Overland) with available Trac-Lok anti-spin
Rear: Differential Type
Tru-Lok electronic locking (Mojave & Rubicon)
Rear: Axle Ratios
3.73, 4.10 (standard on Sport Max Tow, Mojave & Rubicon)
Electrical system2 specs
Alternator (standard)
180 amp (standard), or 220 amp (Premium Audio Package), or 240 amp (HD, Off-road Package)
Battery
H6 650 CCA (standard) or H7 700 CCA (HD Package)
Suspension9 specs
Front
Solid axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, FOX hydraulic jounce bumper (Mojave exclusive)
Front: Stabilizer bar
Electronic Sway-bar Disconnect System — standard, Rubicon
Front: Shock type
Sport and Overland: Gas-charged monotube shock absorbers with Multi-tuned Valve (MTV) technology
Front: Shock type
Mojave: FOX 2.5-in. diameter aluminum internal bypass shock absorbers with external reservoirs
Front: Shock type
Rubicon: High-pressure gas-charged FOX aluminum monotube shock absorbers with hydraulic rebound stop
Rear
Solid axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear: Shock type
Sport and Overland: Gas-charged monotube shock absorbers with Multi-tuned Valve (MTV) technology
Rear: Shock type
Mojave: FOX 2.5" Diameter Aluminum Internal Bypass Shock Absorbers with External Reservoirs
Rear: Shock type
Rubicon: High-pressure, gas-charged FOX aluminum monotube shock
Steering5 specs
Type
Electro-hydraulic power
Overall Ratio
13.3:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft./m)
44.5 Sport & Overland, 44.8 – Rubicon, 45.0 - Mojave
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
3.24
P/S pump
Electro-hydraulic
Brakes6 specs
Type
Power-assisted, anti-lock braking system
Availability
Standard
Front: Rotor size and type
12.9 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor
Front: Caliper size and type
2 (51) twin-piston floating caliper
Rear: Rotor size and type
13.6 x .86 (345 x 22) vented rotor
Rear: Caliper size and type
2 (51) single-piston floating caliper
Dimensions and capacities19 specs
Wheelbase
137.3 (3,487)
Overhang — Front
29.7 (755)
Overhang — Rear
51.0 (1,296)
Track — Front
62.9 (1,598) Sport and Overland - 64.4 (1,636) Sport Max Tow, Rubicon – 65 (1,650) Mojave
Track — Rear
62.9 (1,598) Sport and Overland - 64.4 (1,636) Sport Max Tow, Rubicon – 65 (1,650) Mojave
Overall Length
218.0 (5,539)
Overall Width
73.8 (1,875)
Overall Height – Soft Top
75.0 (1,907)/76.1 (1,933) – Rubicon
Overall Height – Hardtop
73.1 (1,857)/74.1 (1,882) – Rubicon
Box Volume
35.5 cu. ft. (1.0 cu. m)
Box Length, Tailgate Closed
60.3 (1,531)
Box Length, Tailgate Opened
81.3 (2,067)
Cargo Width – Lift Gate
56.8 (1,442)
Cargo Height – Lift Gate
33.9 (861)
Liftover Height
29.7 (755)
Load Floor Height – Axle
33.3 (845)
Distances between Wheelhouses
44.8 (1,137)
Tailgate Opening Width
50 (1,270)
Open Tailgate to Ground
34.8 (885)
Clearances4 specs
245/75R17 Standard on Sport255/70R18 Standard on OverlandLT285/70R17 Standard on MojaveLT285/70R17 Standard on Rubicon
Approach Angle (degrees)40.840.844.743.4
Breakover Angle (degrees)18.418.420.920.3
Departure Angle (degrees)252525.526
Ground Clearance (inches)10 (253)10 (253)11.611.1 (283)
Curb weight3.6-liter Pentastar V-6Curb weight: 3.6-liter Pentastar V-65 specs
Automatic Transmission (lbs./kg)Manual Transmission (lbs./kg)
Jeep Gladiator Sport4,672 (2,119)4,650 (2,109)
Jeep Gladiator Sport S4,672 (2,119)4,650 (2,109)
Jeep Gladiator Overland4,742 (2,137)4,720 (2,141)
Jeep Gladiator Mojave4,974 (2,256)4,952 (2,246)
Jeep Gladiator Rubicon5,072 (2,301)5,050 (2,291)

Weights differ by transmission, as called out in the columns.

Accommodations15 specs
Seating Capacity (front/rear)
2/3
SAE Total Interior Passenger Volume, (cu. ft. / cu. m)
103 (2.91)
Front: Headroom
42.8 (1,087) – Soft top / 40.8 (1036) Hardtop
Front: Legroom
41.2 (1,038)
Front: Shoulder Room
55.7 (1,417)
Front: Hip Room
53.9 (1,370)
Front: Seat Travel
9.4 (239.5)
Front: EPA Front Volume Index
53.7 (1.52)
Rear: Headroom
42.8 (1,087) – Soft top / 40.8 (1036) Hardtop
Rear: Legroom
38.3 (966)
Rear: Knee Clearance
2.7 (69)
Rear: Shoulder Room
55.7 (1,416)
Rear: Hip Room
55.9 (1,421)
Rear: EPA Rear Seat Volume Index (cu. ft. / cu. m)
49.2 (1.39)
Liftover Height
29.7 (755)
Wheels2 specs
Standard (Sport)Standard (Sport S)Standard (Overland)Standard (Mojave)Optional (Mojave)Standard (Rubicon)Optional (Rubicon)
Type and MaterialFully painted steel with Low Gloss BlackFully painted cast-aluminum with High Gloss Tech SilverFully painted aluminum with High Gloss Granite CrystalFully painted with Low Gloss Global Black cast aluminumFully painted with polis / painted textured Low Gloss Black cast aluminumFully painted with Granite Crystal aluminumPainted pocket with Mid Gloss paint and polished cast-aluminum
Size17 x 7.5 in.17 x 7.5 in.18 x 7.5 in.17 x 7.5 in.17 x 7.5 in.17 x 7.5 in.17 x 7.5 in.

Availability is given as the column header.

Tires3 specs
Standard (Sport)Standard (Sport S)Standard (Overland)Standard (Mojave)Optional (Mojave)Standard (Rubicon)Optional (Rubicon)
Size and Type245/75R17, on/off-road, black sidewall245/75R17, on/off-road, black sidewall255/70R18LT285/70R17CLT285/70R17CLT285/70R17CLT285/70R17C
Mfr. and ModelBridgestone Dueler HT 685, Bridgestone Dueler AT RH-SBridgestone Dueler HT 685, Bridgestone Dueler AT RH-SBridgestone Dueler HT 685Falken Wildpeak A/TFalken Wildpeak M/TFalken Wildpeak A/TFalken Wildpeak M/T
Revs per Mile (km)661 (411) – Bridgestone Dueler HT 685 and AT RH-S661 (411)404 (650)617 (383)617 (383)617 (383)617 (383)

Availability is given as the column header.

Safety systems3 specs
Four–wheel Anti-lock Brakes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
All-speed Traction Control
Standard
Towing capacities9 specs
Trans TypeTransmissionAxle RatioPayloadBase Wt.Base Wt. FrontBase Wt. RearGAWR FrontGAWR RearGCWRMax Trailer
Gladiator Sport
3.6-liter V-6 gasM6D478 6-speed Manual3.731,7004,6502,4652,1863,1003,7509,1004,000
3.6-liter V-6 gasA8850RE 8-speed Automatic3.731,1054,6912,4862,2053,1003,7509,6504,500
3.6-liter V-6 gasA8850RE 8-speed Automatic4.101,5354,7122,4972,2153,1003,75012,8007,650
Gladiator Overland
3.6-liter V-6 gasM6D478 6-speed Manual3.731,1404,7202,5022,2183,1003,7509,1004,000
3.6-liter V-6 gasA8850RE 8-speed Automatic3.731,1204,6762,4782,1983,1003,75011,1006,000
Gladiator Mojave
3.6-liter V-6 gasM6D478 6-speed Manual4.101,2004,9482,6222,3263,1003,7509,9004,500
3.6-liter V-6 gasA8850RE 8-speed Automatic4.101,2004,9702,6342,3363,1003,75011,4506,000
Gladiator Rubicon
3.6-liter V-6 gasM6D478 6-speed Manual4.101,2005,0502,6772,3743,1003,75010,0004,500
3.6-liter V-6 gasA8850RE 8-speed Automatic4.101,1605,0722,6882,3843,1003,75012,4507,000

GCWR = base weight + maximum trailer weight + 150 lbs. for the driver.

Source: 2020 Jeep Gladiator Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2020 Jeep Gladiator fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2020 Jeep Gladiator at 19 MPG combined. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Gladiator Pickup 4WD3.6L 6-cylinderstop-start6-speed manual · 4WD16MPG23MPG19MPG$3,300476
Gladiator Pickup 4WD3.6L 6-cylinderstop-start8-speed automatic · 4WD17MPG22MPG19MPG$3,300466

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2020 Jeep Gladiator wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireWheelType
SportStandard
245/75R17Bridgestone Dueler HT 685; Bridgestone Dueler AT RH-S
17 × 7.5 in, steel
on/off-road, black sidewall
Sport SStandard
245/75R17Bridgestone Dueler HT 685; Bridgestone Dueler AT RH-S
17 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
on/off-road, black sidewall
OverlandStandard
255/70R18Bridgestone Dueler HT 685
18 × 7.5 in, aluminum
—
MojaveStandard
LT285/70R17CFalken Wildpeak A/T
17 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
—
MojaveOptional
LT285/70R17CFalken Wildpeak M/T
17 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
—
RubiconStandard
LT285/70R17CFalken Wildpeak A/T
17 × 7.5 in, aluminum
—
RubiconOptional
LT285/70R17CFalken Wildpeak M/T
17 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
—
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Full-size spare; The manual describes a matching full-size spare with its own tire pressure sensor; no spare size is given.
Lug nut torque
130 ft-lb (176 N·m), M14 x 1.50 mm thread, 22 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2020 Jeep Gladiator Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2020 Jeep Gladiator maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

Additional Inspections

  • Inspect the CV/Universal joints
  • Inspect front suspension, rear suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
  • Inspect the front and rear axle fluid
  • Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
  • Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes

Additional Maintenance

  • Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
Service20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints
Inspect front suspension, rear suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes
Inspect transfer case fluid
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
Replace spark plugs – 3.6L engineThe spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km), whichever comes first
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C)
Change transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary
Change front and rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect the CV/Universal joints
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
  • Inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if necessary
Compare with another year

2020 Jeep Gladiator fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
Fuel tank (approximate)22 gal83 L
Engine oil with filter3.6L engine5 qt4.73 L
Cooling system3.6L engine11.2 qt10.6 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant
OAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolant, 10 year/150,000 mile (240,000 km) formulaMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil3.6L engine
API Certified SAE 0W-20MS-6395
Mopar, Pennzoil or Shell Helix
Engine oil filter
Mopar filter or equivalent
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmissionIf equipped
ZF 8 & 9 speed ATF or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF
Manual transmissionIf equipped
ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Mopar ATF+4
Transfer case
ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Mopar ATF+4
Axle differential (front axles)
SAE 75W-85, API GL-5
Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 75W85)
Axle differential (rear)M200 (sales code DRZ)
SAE 75W-140, API GL-5
Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 75W140)
Axle differential (rear)M220 (sales codes DRE/DRF)
SAE 75W-85, API GL-5
Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 75W85)
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3 brake fluid, SAE J1703
Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid
Power steering reservoir
Electric steering pump fluid
Mopar Electric Steering Pump Fluid

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
3.6L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 15% (E15)

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M14 x 1.50 mm22 mm socket130 ft‑lb (176 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Rear M220 axles with Trac-Lok limited slip need a friction modifier additive.
  • Check the oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
  • Do not use propylene glycol-based coolant.

Source: Owner's manual on Mopar.com. Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2020 Jeep Gladiator recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator: 7 recall campaigns and 485 owner complaints. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA hasn't published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator.

Recalls (7)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelSeptember 5, 2024 · Campaign 24V652000

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.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 24V652000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train: clutch assemblyFebruary 23, 2023 · Campaign 23V116000

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.

Campaign 23V116000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train: clutch assemblyJanuary 28, 2021 · Campaign 21V028000

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.

Campaign 21V028000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsSeptember 24, 2020 · Campaign 20V580000

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.

Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 20V580000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraSeptember 10, 2020 · Campaign 20V191000Over-the-air fix

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.

Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 20V191000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train: clutch assemblyMarch 3, 2020 · Campaign 20V124000

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.

Campaign 20V124000 on NHTSA.gov
Show 1 older recall
Power train: driveline: driveshaftAugust 29, 2019 · Campaign 19V636000

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.

Campaign 19V636000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
485
Crashes
11
Fires
7
Injuries
6
  • Electrical system183
  • Steering182
  • Power train55
  • Engine45
  • Unknown or other33
  • Suspension32
  • Visibility/wiper23
  • Service brakes18

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Gladiator. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2020 Jeep Gladiator owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2020 model year.

Read for lake-effect country

What counts on a 2020 Jeep Gladiator from Michigan to Tennessee

None of the factory data on this page changes from one region to the next, but what deserves a second look does. Below are the 2020 Jeep Gladiator lines that matter for a Bowling Green winter, a spring of broken pavement, a boat on the hitch or a long descent in the hills.

Tire choices for squall and thaw

Big wheels look good, but after a March commute on Detroit or Cleveland streets they are the ones that come home bent. This year's sizes run from 245/75R17 on 17-inch wheels to 255/70R18 on 18-inch wheels; the smaller fitment carries a taller sidewall that absorbs pothole strikes and usually costs less to replace.

The oil grade on a January morning

The 2020 Jeep Gladiator fluids table lists SAE 0W-20, with 5 qt per change. Lake-effect winters are full of short, cold trips: to work, to school, to the store and home again before the engine reaches temperature. That pattern is tough on oil, so let the oil-change indicator set the interval and never stretch it.

Battery checks before the cold

The spec sheet lists 650 to 700 cold-cranking amps. A Gladiator left at a lake cottage or in a pole barn for weeks slowly drains its battery, and a cold snap then finds it with nothing to spare. A plug-in maintainer for stored vehicles is cheap insurance in the Great Lakes states.

Traction for snowbelt hills and hollows

This model year offers four-wheel drive. In Kentucky, the payoff comes in the first hour of a storm, before plows reach side streets, and on boat ramps slick with algae where a two-wheel-drive tow vehicle can spin. Keep the system's limits in mind on ice: driven wheels add grip for going, not for stopping or turning.

Snow plowing is a listed condition

Snow plowing is named in this schedule as one of the uses that calls for earlier fluid service. Keeping a long driveway or a cottage lane open through a west Michigan winter is precisely the kind of work that line describes, so log plowing hours alongside towing.

Pressure, potholes and the thermometer

Whatever size the Gladiator wears, from the factory 245/75R17 on up, correct inflation is the cheapest pothole defense there is: a soft tire lets the wheel slam into the far edge of the hole. Check pressures when the tires are cold, since a reading taken after a highway run will look high.

Antifreeze for both ends of the year

The system holds 11.2 qt of OAT coolant (10-year/150,000-mile formula). Stellantis manuals call for a 50/50 mix, good to about -34°F (-37°C), which is colder than a typical Great Lakes winter night; the real risk is dilution from top-ups with plain water. The same mix raises the boiling point for a loaded summer climb through the Tennessee mountains. A cheap tester checks the strength each fall.

Tank size for hill country

The 2020 Jeep Gladiator holds 22 gallons of fuel. Once you leave the interstate in West Virginia or eastern Kentucky, mountain routes can run a long way between stations, and the climbs burn more fuel than flat miles do. Fill up before heading into the hills.

Capacities, ratings and service intervals: Stellantis data for the 2020 Gladiator. The Great Lakes reading of them is independent and is not factory or dealer advice.

2020 Jeep Gladiator questions

How much oil does the 2020 Jeep Gladiator take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine, 5 qt / 4.73 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2020 Jeep Gladiator use?

3.6L engine: API Certified SAE 0W-20 (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar filter or equivalent.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv/universal joints; inspect front suspension, rear suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the front and rear axle fluid; inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary; adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes; replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2020 Jeep Gladiator owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2020 Jeep Gladiator get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Jeep Gladiator at 19 MPG combined, depending on the version. 3.6L 6-cylinder, 6-speed manual, 4WD: 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined; 3.6L 6-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, 4WD: 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2020 Jeep Gladiator use?

Factory tire sizes: 245/75R17 (Sport, Sport S); 255/70R18 (Overland); LT285/70R17C (Mojave, Rubicon). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard on the vehicle, not in a single table.

Does the 2020 Jeep Gladiator have recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The most recent: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel (September 2024), Power train: clutch assembly (February 2023), and Power train: clutch assembly (January 2021). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2020 Jeep Gladiator?

Owners have filed 485 complaints about the 2020 Jeep Gladiator with NHTSA. The components named most often are electrical system (183), steering (182), and power train (55). 11 complaints involved a crash and 7 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.