Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Steering (37.9% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Steering complaints here are 6.1× the median for that category across the 1655 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 181 · 37.9% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 166 · 34.7% | Recalled | Recall 24V652000 |
| Power Train | 52 · 10.9% | Recalled | Recall 19V636000 · Recall 21V028000 · Recall 20V124000 · Recall 23V116000 |
| Engine | 45 · 9.4% | not available | — |
| Suspension | 32 · 6.7% | not available | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 23 · 4.8% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 478 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 19V636000 · 2019 · reported 08/29/2019
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V580000 · 2020 · reported 09/24/2020
In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V191000 · 2020 · reported 09/10/2020
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 21V028000 · 2021 · reported 01/28/2021
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V124000 · 2020 · reported 03/03/2020
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V116000 · 2023 · reported 02/23/2023
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 24V652000 · 2024 · reported 09/05/2024
An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“MY 2020 JEEP GLADIATOR MOJAVE MODEL HAS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH ITS STEERING, WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE VEHICLE WANTS TO WANDER OUT OF…”NHTSA complaint 11375296 — filed 11/18/2020 · STEERING
“THE STEERING HAS A LOT OF PLAY AND THE VEHICLES WANDERS EXCESSIVELY ON THE HIGHWAY. IT IS WORSE IN WARMER WEATHER AND WHEN TOWING.”NHTSA complaint 11375185 — filed 11/18/2020 · STEERING
“SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NEW, IT WONDERS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL/GEAR BOX. IT REQUIRES CONSTANT CORRECTION…”NHTSA complaint 11375167 — filed 11/18/2020 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 181 of 478 NHTSA complaints (37.9%), followed by electrical system (166), power train (52), engine (45). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
478 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V636000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
