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Jeep Gladiator · Model year 2020

2020 Jeep Gladiator specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 12 manufacturer publications, plus a tow rating of up to 7,650 lb.

Max towing
7,650 lb
Schedule covers
150k miles
Publications
12

2020 Jeep Gladiator specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2020 specification sheet.

General information+
Vehicle TypeMidsize truck
Assembly PlantToledo Supplier Park, Toledo, Ohio
EPA Vehicle ClassMidsize truck
Introduction Date2019
Body/chassis+
LayoutLongitudinal front engine, four-wheel drive
ConstructionLadder-type frame, open steel and aluminum body
Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6+
AvailabilityStandard — all models
Type and Description60-degree, V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement (cu. in. / cc)220 cu. in. (3,604 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke3.78 x 3.27 (96 x 83)
Valve SystemChain-driven DOHC, 24 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionAluminum deep-skirt block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio11.3:1
Power (SAE net) (hp / kW@rpm)285 hp (209 kW) at 6,400 rpm
Torque (SAE net) (lb.-ft. / N•m)260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) at 4,400 rpm
Max. Engine Speed (rpm)6,600 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)22
Oil Capacity5.7 quarts (5.4 liters)
Coolant Capacity10 quarts (10.1 liters)
Emission ControlsDual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight7,650 lbs.
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)17/22/19 — automatic
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)16/23/19 — manual
Assembly PlantSaltillo South Engine Plant, Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico

Footnote (a) on emission controls is referenced on the sheet but its text is not printed.

Transmission: 850RE automatic, eight-speed overdrive+
AvailabilityOptional — 3.6-liter V-6
DescriptionAdaptive electronic control or Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver-interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch
1st4.71
2nd3.13
3rd2.10
4th1.67
5th1.28
6th1.00
7th0.84
8th0.67
Reverse3.30
Transmission: D478 manual, six-speed with overdrive+
AvailabilityStandard on 3.6-liter V-6
DescriptionSynchronized in all forward gears and Reverse, multi-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever
1st5.13
2nd2.63
3rd1.53
4th1.00
5th0.81
6th0.72
Reverse4.49
Final Drive ratio3.73 (Sport, Overland), 4.10 (Rubicon, Mojave, Sport Max Tow)
Transfer case: NV241 Command-Trac (MP1622)+
AvailableStandard — Sport, Overland, Mojave
TypePart-time
Operating Modes2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low Range Ratio2.72:1
Axle Ratio3.73 / 4.10 (Mojave, Sport Max Tow)
Transfer case: NV241OR Rock-Trac (MP1622OR)+
AvailableStandard — Rubicon
TypePart-time
Operating Modes2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low Range Ratio4.0:1
Axle Ratio4.10
Axles+
Front3rd Generation Dana heavy-duty axles
Front: Differential TypeOpen (Sport, Sport S, Overland, Mojave) or Tru-Lok electronic locking (Rubicon)
Front: Axle Ratios3.73, 4.10
Rear3rd Generation Dana heavy-duty axles
Rear: Differential TypeOpen (Sport and Overland) with available Trac-Lok anti-spin
Rear: Differential TypeTru-Lok electronic locking (Mojave & Rubicon)
Rear: Axle Ratios3.73, 4.10 (standard on Sport Max Tow, Mojave & Rubicon)
Electrical system+
Alternator (standard)180 amp (standard), or 220 amp (Premium Audio Package), or 240 amp (HD, Off-road Package)
BatteryH6 650 CCA (standard) or H7 700 CCA (HD Package)
Suspension+
FrontSolid axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, FOX hydraulic jounce bumper (Mojave exclusive)
Front: Stabilizer barElectronic Sway-bar Disconnect System — standard, Rubicon
Front: Shock typeSport and Overland: Gas-charged monotube shock absorbers with Multi-tuned Valve (MTV) technology
Front: Shock typeMojave: FOX 2.5-in. diameter aluminum internal bypass shock absorbers with external reservoirs
Front: Shock typeRubicon: High-pressure gas-charged FOX aluminum monotube shock absorbers with hydraulic rebound stop
RearSolid axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear: Shock typeSport and Overland: Gas-charged monotube shock absorbers with Multi-tuned Valve (MTV) technology
Rear: Shock typeMojave: FOX 2.5" Diameter Aluminum Internal Bypass Shock Absorbers with External Reservoirs
Rear: Shock typeRubicon: High-pressure, gas-charged FOX aluminum monotube shock
Steering+
TypeElectro-hydraulic power
Overall Ratio13.3:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft./m)44.5 Sport & Overland, 44.8 – Rubicon, 45.0 - Mojave
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)3.24
P/S pumpElectro-hydraulic
Brakes+
TypePower-assisted, anti-lock braking system
AvailabilityStandard
Front: Rotor size and type12.9 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor
Front: Caliper size and type2 (51) twin-piston floating caliper
Rear: Rotor size and type13.6 x .86 (345 x 22) vented rotor
Rear: Caliper size and type2 (51) single-piston floating caliper
Dimensions and capacities+
Wheelbase137.3 (3,487)
Overhang — Front29.7 (755)
Overhang — Rear51.0 (1,296)
Track — Front62.9 (1,598) Sport and Overland - 64.4 (1,636) Sport Max Tow, Rubicon – 65 (1,650) Mojave
Track — Rear62.9 (1,598) Sport and Overland - 64.4 (1,636) Sport Max Tow, Rubicon – 65 (1,650) Mojave
Overall Length218.0 (5,539)
Overall Width73.8 (1,875)
Overall Height – Soft Top75.0 (1,907)/76.1 (1,933) – Rubicon
Overall Height – Hardtop73.1 (1,857)/74.1 (1,882) – Rubicon
Box Volume35.5 cu. ft. (1.0 cu. m)
Box Length, Tailgate Closed60.3 (1,531)
Box Length, Tailgate Opened81.3 (2,067)
Cargo Width – Lift Gate56.8 (1,442)
Cargo Height – Lift Gate33.9 (861)
Liftover Height29.7 (755)
Load Floor Height – Axle33.3 (845)
Distances between Wheelhouses44.8 (1,137)
Tailgate Opening Width50 (1,270)
Open Tailgate to Ground34.8 (885)
Clearances+
245/75R17 Standard on Sport255/70R18 Standard on OverlandLT285/70R17 Standard on MojaveLT285/70R17 Standard on Rubicon
Approach Angle (degrees)40.840.844.743.4
Breakover Angle (degrees)18.418.420.920.3
Departure Angle (degrees)252525.526
Ground Clearance (inches)10 (253)10 (253)11.611.1 (283)
Curb weight: 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6+
Automatic Transmission (lbs./kg)Manual Transmission (lbs./kg)
Jeep Gladiator Sport4,672 (2,119)4,650 (2,109)
Jeep Gladiator Sport S4,672 (2,119)4,650 (2,109)
Jeep Gladiator Overland4,742 (2,137)4,720 (2,141)
Jeep Gladiator Mojave4,974 (2,256)4,952 (2,246)
Jeep Gladiator Rubicon5,072 (2,301)5,050 (2,291)

Weights differ by transmission, as called out in the columns.

Accommodations+
Seating Capacity (front/rear)2/3
SAE Total Interior Passenger Volume, (cu. ft. / cu. m)103 (2.91)
Front: Headroom42.8 (1,087) – Soft top / 40.8 (1036) Hardtop
Front: Legroom41.2 (1,038)
Front: Shoulder Room55.7 (1,417)
Front: Hip Room53.9 (1,370)
Front: Seat Travel9.4 (239.5)
Front: EPA Front Volume Index53.7 (1.52)
Rear: Headroom42.8 (1,087) – Soft top / 40.8 (1036) Hardtop
Rear: Legroom38.3 (966)
Rear: Knee Clearance2.7 (69)
Rear: Shoulder Room55.7 (1,416)
Rear: Hip Room55.9 (1,421)
Rear: EPA Rear Seat Volume Index (cu. ft. / cu. m)49.2 (1.39)
Liftover Height29.7 (755)
Wheels+
Standard (Sport)Standard (Sport S)Standard (Overland)Standard (Mojave)Optional (Mojave)Standard (Rubicon)Optional (Rubicon)
Type and MaterialFully painted steel with Low Gloss BlackFully painted cast-aluminum with High Gloss Tech SilverFully painted aluminum with High Gloss Granite CrystalFully painted with Low Gloss Global Black cast aluminumFully painted with polis / painted textured Low Gloss Black cast aluminumFully painted with Granite Crystal aluminumPainted pocket with Mid Gloss paint and polished cast-aluminum
Size17 x 7.5 in.17 x 7.5 in.18 x 7.5 in.17 x 7.5 in.17 x 7.5 in.17 x 7.5 in.17 x 7.5 in.

Availability is given as the column header.

Tires+
Standard (Sport)Standard (Sport S)Standard (Overland)Standard (Mojave)Optional (Mojave)Standard (Rubicon)Optional (Rubicon)
Size and Type245/75R17, on/off-road, black sidewall245/75R17, on/off-road, black sidewall255/70R18LT285/70R17CLT285/70R17CLT285/70R17CLT285/70R17C
Mfr. and ModelBridgestone Dueler HT 685, Bridgestone Dueler AT RH-SBridgestone Dueler HT 685, Bridgestone Dueler AT RH-SBridgestone Dueler HT 685Falken Wildpeak A/TFalken Wildpeak M/TFalken Wildpeak A/TFalken Wildpeak M/T
Revs per Mile (km)661 (411) – Bridgestone Dueler HT 685 and AT RH-S661 (411)404 (650)617 (383)617 (383)617 (383)617 (383)

Availability is given as the column header.

Safety systems+
Four–wheel Anti-lock BrakesStandard
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
All-speed Traction ControlStandard
Towing capacities: Gladiator Sport+
Trans TypeTransmissionAxle RatioPayloadBase Wt.Base Wt. FrontBase Wt. RearGAWR FrontGAWR RearGCWRMax Trailer
3.6-liter V-6 gasM6D478 6-speed Manual3.731,7004,6502,4652,1863,1003,7509,1004,000
3.6-liter V-6 gasA8850RE 8-speed Automatic3.731,1054,6912,4862,2053,1003,7509,6504,500
3.6-liter V-6 gasA8850RE 8-speed Automatic4.101,5354,7122,4972,2153,1003,75012,8007,650

GCWR = base weight + maximum trailer weight + 150 lbs. for the driver.

Towing capacities: Gladiator Overland+
Trans TypeTransmissionAxle RatioPayloadBase Wt.Base Wt. FrontBase Wt. RearGAWR FrontGAWR RearGCWRMax Trailer
3.6-liter V-6 gasM6D478 6-speed Manual3.731,1404,7202,5022,2183,1003,7509,1004,000
3.6-liter V-6 gasA8850RE 8-speed Automatic3.731,1204,6762,4782,1983,1003,75011,1006,000

GCWR = base weight + maximum trailer weight + 150 lbs. for the driver.

Towing capacities: Gladiator Mojave+
Trans TypeTransmissionAxle RatioPayloadBase Wt.Base Wt. FrontBase Wt. RearGAWR FrontGAWR RearGCWRMax Trailer
3.6-liter V-6 gasM6D478 6-speed Manual4.101,2004,9482,6222,3263,1003,7509,9004,500
3.6-liter V-6 gasA8850RE 8-speed Automatic4.101,2004,9702,6342,3363,1003,75011,4506,000

GCWR = base weight + maximum trailer weight + 150 lbs. for the driver.

Towing capacities: Gladiator Rubicon+
Trans TypeTransmissionAxle RatioPayloadBase Wt.Base Wt. FrontBase Wt. RearGAWR FrontGAWR RearGCWRMax Trailer
3.6-liter V-6 gasM6D478 6-speed Manual4.101,2005,0502,6772,3743,1003,75010,0004,500
3.6-liter V-6 gasA8850RE 8-speed Automatic4.101,1605,0722,6882,3843,1003,75012,4507,000

GCWR = base weight + maximum trailer weight + 150 lbs. for the driver.

Source: 2020 Jeep Gladiator Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2020 Jeep Gladiator maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first. Engines: see schedule title.

Service20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints.
Inspect front suspension, rear suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary.
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid.
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary.
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes.
Inspect transfer case fluid.
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter.
Replace spark plugs – 3.6L Engine.The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km), whichever comes first.
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
Change transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
Change front and rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System

  • Change oil and filter.
  • Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
  • Inspect the CV/Universal joints.
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
  • Inspect exhaust system.
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
  • Inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if necessary.

2020 Jeep Gladiator fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toUSMetric
Fuel tank (approximate)—22 gal83 L
Engine oil with filter3.6L engine5 qt4.73 L
Cooling system3.6L engine11.2 qt10.6 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeStandardMopar product
Engine coolantOAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolant, 10 year/150,000 mile (240,000 km) formulaMS.90032Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil (3.6L engine)API Certified SAE 0W-20MS-6395Mopar, Pennzoil or Shell Helix
Engine oil filterMopar filter or equivalent—Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugsMopar spark plugs—Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeStandardMopar product
Automatic transmission (If equipped)ZF 8 & 9 speed ATF or equivalent—Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF
Manual transmission (If equipped)ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid—Mopar ATF+4
Transfer caseATF+4 automatic transmission fluid—Mopar ATF+4
Axle differential (front axles)SAE 75W-85, API GL-5—Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 75W85)
Axle differential (rear) (M200 (sales code DRZ))SAE 75W-140, API GL-5—Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 75W140)
Axle differential (rear) (M220 (sales codes DRE/DRF))SAE 75W-85, API GL-5—Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 75W85)
Brake master cylinderDOT 3 brake fluid, SAE J1703—Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid
Power steering reservoirElectric steering pump fluid—Mopar Electric Steering Pump Fluid

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
3.6L engine87 octane Regular unleadedUp to 15% (E15)

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorqueThreadSocket
Lug nuts/bolts130 ft-lb (176 N·m)M14 x 1.50 mm22 mm
  • Cooling system capacity includes the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Rear M220 axles with Trac-Lok limited slip need a friction modifier additive.
  • Check the oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
  • Do not use propylene glycol-based coolant.

Source: Owner's manual on Mopar.com. Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2020 Jeep Gladiator towing capacity: up to 7,650 lbEvery 2020 tow rating by engine and drive.Open the towing chart →

2020 Jeep Gladiator owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2020 model year.

2020 Jeep Gladiator questions

How much oil does the 2020 Jeep Gladiator take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine, 5 qt / 4.73 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2020 Jeep Gladiator use?

3.6L engine: API Certified SAE 0W-20 (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar filter or equivalent.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv/universal joints; inspect front suspension, rear suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the front and rear axle fluid; inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary; adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes; replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2020 Jeep Gladiator owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.