Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 481 of 483 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 147 of 483 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Electrical system
185 complaint records2 fire reports
"The digital dash that displays the speed, shows fuel level and if 4x4 is active went blank, when I went to turn my vehicle on..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Steering
181 complaint records2 crash reports
"LOOSE STEERING, THERE IS A DEAD SPOT IN THE STEERING WHERE YOU HAVE TO CONTINUALLY SELF CORRECT TO STAY IN A STRAIGHT LINE...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse steering parts in the directory →
Power train
55 complaint records4 fire reports2 crash reports
"Local dealer has told me there is no known repair. My vehicle is in my driveway and has been undriveable for six months...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE25014 opened Oct 2025 | OPEN | Electrical System | Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Failure The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is opening a Preliminary Evaluation on 2020 Model Year Jeep Gladiators and Wranglers involving a malfunctioning Instrument Panel Clusters (IPC) resulting in the loss of important vehicle metrics and other status... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V652000 | Electrical System | 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. | Normally free |
| 23V116000 | Power Train | 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. | Normally free |
| 21V028000 | Power Train | 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. | Normally free |
| 20V580000 | Seat Belts | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. | Normally free |
| 20V191000 | Back Over Prevention | 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... | Normally free |
| 20V124000 | Power Train | 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. | Normally free |
| 19V636000 | Power Train | 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. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023089 2023-02-23 | Powertrain | 7,464 | Issue: Under certain conditions, the clutch pressure plate could overheat and break. If this happens, the pressure plate may also crack or break the transmission case. This could cause debris to fall from the vehicle. |
| 2021035 2021-01-28 | Powertrain | 4,349 | Issue: In certain circumstances, the clutch pressure plate could overheat and break. If this happens, the pressure plate may also crack or break the transmission case. This could cause debris to fall from the vehicle. |
| 2020456 2020-09-25 | Seats And Restraints | 127 | Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the front seat belt retractors. As a result, the seat belts may not work as designed in a crash. |
| 2020145 2020-04-06 | Visual System | 46,772 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the rearview camera image may be displayed even after the transmission is shifted out of reverse. This could cause a possible distraction for the driver. |
| 2020083 2020-03-03 | Powertrain | 3,513 | Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the clutch pressure plate could overheat and break. If this happens, there would be a loss of power to the wheels. |
Show 1 more Canadian recalls
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019438 2019-08-29 | Powertrain | 255 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear driveshaft joint may have been built without grease. As a result, the joint could fail and cause the driveshaft to detach from the vehicle. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98051 May 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Engine | Warranty Newsletter – Volume 10, Issue 4 |
| 98060 May 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Engine | "FCA CARIBBEAN WARRANTY OPERATIONS NEWSLETTER VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4" |
| 99885 Aug 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | WARRANTY BULLETIN D-23-04 2018 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification (Rev. D) |
| 100875 Oct 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Engine | Warranty Bulletin D-23--04 2018 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 100876 Oct 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Engine | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-03 Rev. F 2018 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 101137 Oct 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Engine | Warranty Bulletin D-23-04 Rev. F 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 101613 Nov 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Steering | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-10 Rev. A (XF1) Steering Damper – Select 2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL), 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT) and 2018 Jeep Wrangler (JK) |
| 102300 Dec 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | Warranty Bulletin D-23-04 Rev. G 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 102315 Dec 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | Warranty Bulletin ID-23-03 Rev. H 2018 - 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 - 2024 (Current) Jeep Gladiator (JT) - Corrosion Warranty Claim Simplification |
| 104557 Apr 2025 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4 |
| 104558 Apr 2025 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4 |
| 108655 Nov 2025 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | D-25-15 Rev. A Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles |
| 108657 Nov 2025 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | ID-25-11 Rev. A Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles |
| 16C Combo REV1 Feb 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Electrical System | EMISSION RECALL – NORTH AMERICA Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp Reference: 16C |
| 110429 Feb 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Structure | Warranty Newsletter – Volume 12, Issue 2 |
| 110431 Feb 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Structure | FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 12, Issue 2 |
| 110462 Feb 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Structure | D-25-15 Rev. B Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles |
| 110469 Feb 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Structure | ID-25-11 Rev. B Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles |
| 16C Combo REV2 Mar 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Electrical System | Emissions Recall 16C - Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp - Dealer Notification (Revision 2) |
| 113813 Jul 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Electrical System | D-26-17 (XZ1) Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Select 2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT) |
| 113809 Jul 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Electrical System | ID-26-37 (XZ1) Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Select 2018 - 2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT) |
| 16C Combo Rev3 Aug 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Electrical System | EMISSION RECALL – NORTH AMERICA Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp 16C The instrument panel cluster on about 32,587 of the above vehicles may have an inoperable check engine/malfunction indicator lamp (CEL/MIL). |
| 114044 Aug 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Structure | D-25-15 Rev. C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles |
| 114045 Aug 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Structure | ID-25-11 Rev. C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles |
Show 36 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2621000004 Sep 2026 | Power Train | The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn Transmission Output Shaft Splines (850RE Transmission Only) | |
| 9100900 Sep 2026 | Electrical System | Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040. | |
| 08-298-26 REV. A Aug 2026 | Electrical System | Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Blank XZ1 Warranty Extension Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● **A blank electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) in the IPC. | |
| 08-298-26 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | Instrument 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, odometer, outside temperature and PRNDL. | |
| 113270 Jul 2026 | Engine | CORE – HEATER | |
| 113271 Jul 2026 | Engine | CORE – HEATER | |
| 112863 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | MOTOR - BLOWER WITH WHEEL | |
| 112862 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | MOTOR - BLOWER WITH WHEEL | |
| 112842 Jun 2026 | Engine | BOLT - HEX FLANGE HEAD | |
| 112857 Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | HEATER - ELECTRIC COOLANT | |
| 112856 Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | HEATER - ELECTRIC COOLANT | |
| 9100835 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040. | |
| S2623000040 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | Passive Entry Exterior Door Handle Inoperative When Touched To Lock And Or Unlock. | |
| 111760 Jun 2026 | Structure | MOTOR AND LINKAGE - WINDSHIELD WIPER | |
| 08-208-26 REV. A May 2026 | Electrical System | Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). | |
| 08-208-26 May 2026 | Electrical System | Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). | |
| S2623000018 Mar 2026 | Structure | Wind Noise From Hard Top Freedom Panels Near Rear View Mirror While Driving. | |
| 18-044-26 Mar 2026 | Engine | Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0111-00 - Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit... | |
| S2608000010 Mar 2026 | Electrical System | Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH) | |
| 110607 Mar 2026 | Electrical System | LAMP - TAIL | |
| 110610 Mar 2026 | Electrical System | LAMP - TAIL | |
| S1408000384 REV.J Mar 2026 | Electrical System | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On | |
| 110400 Feb 2026 | Structure | HANDLE - INSIDE RELEASE | |
| S2621000003 Feb 2026 | Power Train | Service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV transmissions that have fault codes P07E4, P1DB2, P0716, P1B14, P0733, P1D90, P1DB7, P1B13. | |
| 110399 Feb 2026 | Structure | HANDLE - INSIDE RELEASE | |
| 31-001-26 REV.A Feb 2026 | Structure | Door Hem Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Filifom corrosion at the hem area of the door. This bulletin involves removing corrosion and refinishing the hem area on the vehicle door. | |
| 31-001-26 Feb 2026 | Structure | Door Hem Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Filifom corrosion at the hem area of the door. This bulletin involves removing corrosion and refinishing the hem area on the vehicle door. | |
| S1408000384 REV.I Feb 2026 | Electrical System | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On | |
| S2623000006 Feb 2026 | Electrical System | Washer Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated When Reservoir Is Full | |
| 9100756 Feb 2026 | Suspension | DO NOT REPLACE MULTIPLE SHOCKS UNLESS ALL ARE VERIFIED TO BE DEFECTIVE. Reference Master Tech article released in January 2026 for updated diagnostic and testing procedures. Master Tech link: https: //mastertech.playerlync.net/app/player/p2tQVm | |
| 9100756 Jan 2026 | Suspension | DO NOT REPLACE MULTIPLE SHOCKS UNLESS ALL ARE VERIFIED TO BE DEFECTIVE. Reference Master Tech article released in December 2025 for updated diagnostic and testing procedures. Master Tech link: https: //mastertech.playerlync.net/app/player/p2tQVm | |
| 9004281 Jan 2026 | Electrical System | Before replacing bluetooth speaker for not charging or battery is dead, please refer to SOL #S248A000019 - Jeep Bluetooth Speaker Does Not Charge | |
| 109223 Dec 2025 | Structure | BEZEL - INSTRUMENT PANEL | |
| 109224 Dec 2025 | Air Bags | DOOR - PASSENGER AIR BAG | |
| 16C Combo Dec 2025 | Electrical System | Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp 16C | |
| 9100736 Dec 2025 | Electrical System | Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders: Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order"68" part number for New unsold units only |
Showing 60 of 509 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Drive one straight highway stretch and one slow parking lot.Wander or a shimmy over bumps at speed, and heavy or dropped assist at low speed, are the two faces of this vehicle's steering cluster. A clunk on turn-in points at the linkage.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 7 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask the dealer whether the warranty extension on file still applies to this VIN.The manufacturer issued 24 warranty extensions for this vehicle (see the service bulletins section). Extended coverage often runs by years or miles from the original sale, and a repair the seller paid for may have been free.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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