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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2020 Jeep Gladiator brakes problems
severe Owners of the 2020 Jeep Gladiator have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the brakes at roughly $450 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See brakes across all vehicles →
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
| Model year | brakes complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Gladiator (this page) | 6 |
| 2021 Gladiator | 3 |
| 2022 Gladiator | 3 |
| 2023 Gladiator | 4 |
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What stands out
Of the 4 model years of Jeep Gladiator we track for brakes problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 6.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes 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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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗No Start, ABS Module Has No Communication, Stop/Start Inoperative
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Rear Caliper Adapter Bolts Are Loose Or Missing This bulletin includes replacing all four rear caliper adapter bolts if loose or missing. Customers may comment on one or more of the following:Click or clunk from the rear of the vehicle. A missing or loose rear brake caliper adapter boltFig. 1.Missing And Loose Caliper Adapter Bolts
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Flash: Driver Assistance System Module (DASM) Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the DASM with the latest software available. The customer may describe one or more of the following:Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) warnings for the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) informing the driver to apply the brakes. Brakes may intermittently apply unexpectedly together with IPC warnings. The following software enhancements are also available:Allows customers to turn off the FCW indefinitely, rather than resetting to ?ON? at each key cycle(Japan and South Korea only). System improvements to enhance the FCW system hazard detection which may reduce nuisance actions and warnings from incorrectly
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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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 brakes problem on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator?
It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Based on the 6 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 12,933 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes 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 brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes 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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