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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2020 Jeep Gladiator body problems
moderate Owners of the 2020 Jeep Gladiator have filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the body at roughly $1,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See body across all vehicles →
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What stands out
No new NHTSA body complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 5 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
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What owners are reporting 1 most recent
Both latches on my 2020 Jeep gladiator soft top inadvertently unlatched while driving on interstate at approximately 75 MPH, causing the top to start opening. Driver and passenger grabbed top and conducted emergency stop on shoulder of interstate to keep the soft top from fully opening. The inadvertent opening occurred three times in span of 15 minutes at increasingly slower speeds. To continue…
Had body trouble with your 2020 Jeep Gladiator?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2020/Jeep/Gladiator.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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