Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | −14% | 2 | Brake | Few |
| 2025 | 15 | −43% | 1 | Electrical | Good |
| 2024 | 23 | −80% | 2 | Electrical | Good |
| 2023 | 57 | −70% | 6 | Electrical | Good |
| 2022 | 120 | −57% | 8 | Steering | Good |
| 2021 | 292 | — | 8 | Steering | Limited data |
| 2020 | 484 | — | 7 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Gladiator year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Jeep Gladiator problems
Latest Jeep Gladiator recalls
Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler…
Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026.
Wheels
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026.
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Power train › Manual transmission › Control module › Software
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116. The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Jeep Gladiator should you avoid?
None of the Jeep Gladiator years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Jeep Gladiator?
2024 has the fewest complaints compared with other Gladiator years at the same age, followed by 2023 and 2022. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Jeep Gladiator problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the steering (329), electrical system (289) and transmission & drivetrain (158). Steering complaints peak in the 2020 model year.
How many recalls has the Jeep Gladiator had?
18 recalls across 2020–2026. The model year with the most is 2021. See all Jeep Gladiator recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.