THE VEHICLE STARTS WITH THE FRONT SUSPENSION MOVING UNCONTROLLABLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND YANKS YOUR STEERING OUT OF CONTROL ( DEATH WOBBLE) DID IT 6 TIMES TO THE POINT THAT I CAN NOT TRUST THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT GOES OUT OF STEERING CONTROL BOTH FRONT TIRES MOVE UNCONTROLLABLY SIDE TO SIDE LIKE IF BOTH WHERE FLAT AND YANKS YOU SIDE TO SIDE TAKES YOU OUT OF ROAD
2020 jeep Gladiator steering problems
moderate 180 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
180
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
MY GLADIATOR STEERING IS NOT ABLE TO TRACK STRAIGHT. AND THERE IS CONSTANT PLAY AT ALL SPEEDS. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR REPAIR AND DEALER HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL AT FIXING STEERING PLAY. MY TRUCK WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT FROM THE DAY I PURCHASED IT, CHRYSLER ESCALATED MY CASE AND THEN A NOTICE SAYING MY CASE HAS BEEN CLOSED. AND THERE IS NO RESOLVE FOR MY STEERING ISSUE.MY NEXT STEP IS TO D…
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, WENT OVER A ROUGH SURFACE ON THE ROAD AND THE GLADIATOR STARTER SHAKING AS IF I HAD HAD A BLOW-OUT. ONCE I SLOWED DOWN IT STABILIZED. HOWEVER, IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT HAS ALREADY HAPPENED TWICE IN A HIGH TRAFFIC AREA. UPON RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, I'VE COME TO LEARN THAT IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM CALLED "DEATH WOBBLE" THAT HAPPENS O…
THE STEERING FEEL IS VERY LOSE. THE TRUCK HAS THE FEELING LIKE IT WANDERS IN THE LANE AND ALWAYS NEEDS STEERING CORRECTION TO KEEP IT GOING STRAIGHT. NONE OF MY OTHER CARS HAVE EVER DRIVEN LIKE THIS INCLUDING MY PAST JEEPS. THIS MAINLY HAPPENS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH ON A 2 LANE ROAD, MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME STUCK OR FROZEN IN ITS POSITION. I WAS UNABLE TO COURSE CORRECT, AND ENDED UP BRAKING INTO THE MEDIAN. I NEVER LOST ENGINE POWER, OR POWER STEERING. THE WHEEL WAS SIMPLY LOCKED, STUCK, OR FROZEN. ONCE STOPPED, I TRIED THE WHEEL AGAIN, AND IT WORKED. I'VE SINCE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO JEEP, AND THEY ARE ATTEMPTING REPAIR.
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2020 jeep Gladiator?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 180 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering 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 $700 for steering 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 steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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