2020 Jeep Gladiator Reviews

I have 26,000 miles. My truck has been very reliable. The only issue I've had is the 'famous' rear window leak with the hard top. The jeep dealer replaced the rear window, which corrected the problem. No mechanical issues to date. I do follow the recommended service intervals outlined in owners manual. I really like the Blind Side feature. Has saved me 2 times so far. I also like the backup sensors feature. As for road noise, It's a Jeep. However, I did add the Headliner after the fact. That has cut down on road noise about 3 - 4 decibels. In the summer, seems to make a difference on keeping inside vehicle cooler and warmer during the winter - go figure. I would recommend all 3 of these options if you are considering a new Gladiator. You will be happy you did. They are worth the $$$. I've taken trips from Florida to North Carolina, Virginia and up to Maine. Handling has been good on the Highway as well as off road in Pisgah, Cherokee and Shenandoah National forest as well as Baxter State Park in Maine. MPG has been averaging +-26 MPG on the road at 70 MPH. I'm a happy camper so far.

I like the car overall. I have got a few issues with it but overall I’d give it a five out of five. The step to get into the car is too high in my opinion. I am five feet four inches and it is a bit hard to get into the car for me. The fact that the cars engine turns off to conserve energy at every stop also can be quite annoying sometimes, but I am learning to adjust. The steering functions are flawless though and it is a great all terrain vehicle, which is exactly what I needed it for.

Seat adjustment and leg room has been a problem for someone larger like myself. The noise inside the car at high speeds can be quite a lot due to the carbon fiber body work. The power of the engine feel quite good it has a solid acceleration response and handles well. Backup camera is crystal clear and works great. The headlights are fantastic and I can see clearly at night. Heating and ac works great really pumps out a lot of air and functions perfectly but I have noticed the heater getting hotter while revving the engine harder like going onto the highway. Doors have been a little harder to close then I am used to. Indicators do not always click to let you there on so it is either a good or bad thing depending if you like the noise or not. Sound system is good but kind of has a center point that is a little behind the driver so it is not centered to your hearing and it sounds like it is behind you. Biggest problem is the seat adjustment being able to go further back would be nice but more so being able to tilt the seat base so the aft end is lower than the front end would be great. Currently feels like sitting in a stool with a backrest it forces you to sit more upright and it has resulted in some back pains.

The jeep gladiator is the best of two worlds. The soft top is easy to open and makes it a topless jeep. The bed is a five foot pickup truck that easily holds a couch, bike or kayak. It has all the features of a jeep wrangler with the addition of a cargo bed! The stow feature under the second row of seats is a plus. There have been minor electrical issues with the screens and a jeep recall but other than that the vehicle has been solid and reliable.

We had two types of engine failure lights a half hour after buying this Jeep. Jeep Cares was awful. They would not buy it back, would not say why not or when they would. It was in different shops multiple times for weeks the first few months we had it. Unresolvable issues time after time and having to jump thru absurd hoops, and pretend fixes. We were paying insurance on an undrivable vehicle, while Jeep drug out the buy back for months, telling us to get an attorney, even though we met our state's lemon law. Then we got a different Jeep support person, and after about 6 months of unfixable engine issies, she started the buyback process. I could tell by how busy she was and how long the actual buyback took that there are a LOT of gladiator lemons out there.

The gladiator provides a smoother ride than a traditional wrangler. It has all the same off road capabilities and perks of a wrangler with the convenience of pick up bed. One problem I have had is that when removing the doors it does not always want to go into gear, I have had to the dealer multiple times with no luck in fixing so far. I also wish bigger tires came standard without paying for the rubicon since it is already at a higher price tag than my previous wranglers. Overall though I love the truck. I enjoy being able to remove the top and doors and still being able to travel with kayaks. I have also used it to pull a tow behind travel trailer over 700 miles with no issues other than gas mileage.

At 8,000 miles Electrical issues, die hard jeep fan but I had to have the factory steering box replaced as it was unsafe. AC comes on by itself when truck is turned on some times. Radio shorts out with a loud POP and resets to factory. Clock dosen't keep time. Dealership says no codes nothing they can ( will ) do. Radio numbers on volume screen are misinformed and distorted. Look at the Jeep gladiator forum. Many owners are in the same boat. I like the truck but if Jeep and the dealer keep ignoring and isolating owners, telling them basically to just deal with it, I will have to trade it in at a loss. Driver door has loud click poping sound from broken weld in the door, jeep wranglers and now gladiators have been getting this defect since 2018 and jeep has ignored owners and not fixed the defect. They will all eventually get the annoying sound. This truck depending how things turn out may just ruin Jeep for me. Which is heartbreaking...

Comes with heated seats and steering wheel. Auto start., 4 wheel off road traction control and rock climbing feature. My driveway is a mile long. I do not have to plow when it snows. This jeep goes right through. The bed is great for caring feed, lumber and whatever else you might. Automatic or standard shift. Great gas mileage.. Plus all of the touch screen stuff. I add a winch and changed to a more aggressive tire for traction. Have yet to use some of the features. I really love it.

I love the jeep gladiator, the convenience of being able to take the doors off and roof off in the summer makes it very enjoyable. Very good on gas and has done extremely well in the snow so far. This is a fun truck, I will end up buying it after the lease is up. The size is perfect, interior is awesome and the sound system is also fantastic. The truck bed is a bit small but that is okay as I really do not use it that often. Overall I love the jeep gladiator and how fun this truck is.

The jeep gladiator sport edition comes with an excellent tow package and I love how that makes it possible for me to tow a trailer for work and a tow a camping trailer as well. The ride is extremely smooth and comfortable and the vehicle can take on so much terrain so easily! It also has a truck bed, so that makes it really easy to take gear when I go camping. It also has a soft top, so it easily converts to a convertible and can convert back quickly if it starts to rain. The jeep gladiator is very user friendly! The only problem I have found is that sometimes the Bluetooth fails to pick up calls so there is no sound at times.

I just leased a new 2020 jeep gladiator 4 days ago. So far no problems or any discomfort. Vehicle comes fully loaded. Has seat warmers and also a steering wheel heater. Many may say the vehicle appears too long but when driving the vehicle you do not feel any difference compared to driving the jeep wrangler 2 or 4 door. If you are an active person you likes to surf, snowboard, or own any jet skis or ATVs this vehicle is perfect to place your equipment in the back bed. I have been dreaming of getting this vehicle since I first saw it came out in 2019. Best way to start the new year!

I’m at the 4000 mile mark on my JT Rubicon and for the most part I love it, came from a 2014 JK Rubicon and I only have praise for the new suspension set up. Off-roading, flexing, 4x4, lockers are exceptional especially the on dash info screen. I have done light towing with it and it does leave much to be desired from engine torque, the time it takes to stop and the sag the Rubicon gets from loading a trailer on it. I know that has to do with the upgraded off-roading suspension and I don’t mind as I don’t tow much anyways. City driving is where I start to have complaints. The shifting is so rough, sometimes going from park to drive leaves a less than desirable clunk and if you catch the transmission off guard and accelerate without warning it doesn’t like you for it, I have had issues with it staying in a gear even into the red zone for no reason until I slow down significantly. The shifting problem goes for 4x4 also, I don’t know if that’s just how a “Jeep truck” that may be geared for longer lower gears operates. I have done some digging and checking on my own and others have the same issue with a finicky transmission. As far as I can tell it’s not anything wrong with the Jeep itself just Gladiators in general. Overall great Jeep, great off-roading, transmission needs a second look.

Very Pleased. Took delivery November 2019, currently have 7500 miles. No Issues or Problems encountered. It took about a month to get used to the Stop/Start function but now love it. All vehicles moving forward will have this feature. The blindside assist is very helpful. Recommend this option as well. I have the Sport S model with Limited Slip Rear axle and factory off road tires. Very good traction on our farms in Eastern and Western Tenn as well as Gainesville, Fl. Averaging 26.9 MPG on highway between Florida and Tennessee running 72 MPH on Cruise. Averaging +- 23/24 MPG around NE Florida in mixed traffic. Very Pleased with this vehicle. No Regrets.

The new jeep gladiator is so incredibly versatile! There are so many combinations you can do for the ultimate ride depending on the weather, your destination, your mood, and or travel companions that day. It is both a truck and a jeep, so it is super fun! What more could you ask for? It is also plenty roomy inside to feel like a car as well. And there are endless possibilities for accessories to add on to really make it your own. Everyone loves a unique jeep!

No problems with anything in the truck so far. The truck performs well in all conditions. It has a short 5.5 foot bed, but hauls small appliances and kayaks well. The cab is large and has plenty of room for a family. There’s quite a bit of storage inside the cab as well. Most of the storage is lockable. The glove box and center console locks. There is storage underneath the back seats as well. This storage is not lockable. The roof is completely removable for an open air experience. All four doors are removable as well. The truck comes with the tools needed to remove the doors and the parts can be stored in a storage bin that is provided underneath the back seat.