Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2022 Jeep Gladiator owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while the vehicle was occupied and driven at 5 MPH in the residential driveway, smoke started to be emitted from under the hood. The contact opened the hood and discovered fire primarily emitting from the top of the battery. No warning lights illuminated. The contact then used a broom to try to turn off the fire, and the contact then used water to turn off the fire. There were no injuries sustained. The contact did not file a fire report, and a police report was not filed. The fire was extinguished by the contact with water to certain the fire was extinguished. The vehicle had damage due to the fire, however, it was not destroyed. …
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while an independent mechanic was driving 60 MPH, the vehicle drove over a pothole, and the steering wheel and the front end of the vehicle shuddered violently. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the "Death Wobble". The mechanic diagnosed that the steering column and other unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that unknown parts of the front end of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the vehicle remained at the dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V652000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. …
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and slowed the vehicle; however, the ABS, traction control, 4-wheel drive, and stability control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering. The contact stated that he pulled off the highway, turned the off the vehicle, and restarted the vehicle and the warning lights had cleared and the contact continued driving. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but had become a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the driver's side wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer advised him that the wheel speed sensor was on a national back order. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle independently shifted to neutral(N), with the engine still running. The contact pulled off the roadway and was able to stop and shift into park(P). The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and shifted to drive(D) and continued driving to the residence. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but was a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the CAN-C BUSS had tripped due to loosened connections, causing the transmission to shift to neutral(N). The dealer advised that replacing the CAN-C BUSS connections would loosen again and the failure would reoccur. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the horn, windshield wipers, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated and flashing. The vehicle turned on and off until the battery drained. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the auxiliary battery, fuse, fuse box, and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. While driving, the vehicle turned on and off. The electrical system was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Griffin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Valdosta (4164 N Valdosta Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602) to be diagnosed and it was determined that the fuse box needed to be replaced. The parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no additional assistance was provided. …
I had been driving for about an hour returning from a camping trip when my wife and I noticed a burning smell in the cab of the vehicle. About 5 seconds later smoke began filling the interior. I pulled over and got my family out of the vehicle, which includes my wife, two kids and a dog. I went to the front of the vehicle and saw flames on the passenger side inner fender as well as the top of the passenger fender. With the help of a friend who was traveling with us, I was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher I always carry. I think its safe to say a vehicle fire put my entire families safety at risk. I have contacted my insurance company and filed a claim, however no inspections have been performed yet. There were no warning lamps indicating there was an issue.
Our 2022 Gladiator has 1,758 miles on it and no modifications. It was last driven about two weeks ago. It burned to the ground [redacted] while parked next to our house. The fire started in the engine compartment. There were no warnings of symptoms and our jeep app showed everything was normal when last driven. It was investigated by the VRFA and I am waiting for their report. Insurance has not yet inspected. We reported it to the dealership we bought it from. On the [redacted] website, there is another 2022 Gladiator, also low mileage, that also burned to the ground while parked. That person's insurance stated that they believe it burned due to a manufacturer defect but there are no recalls.
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle completely lost battery charge and suddenly stopped, causing the rear wheels to seize. Additionally, the rear doors failed to unlock. The contact was able to get in and out of the vehicle through the front doors. No warning light indicating that the battery charge was low had illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who was unable to determine why the rear doors failed to open. The contact stated that after the dealer replaced the battery, the rear doors opened as needed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the repair was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 38,450.
I was driving my Jeep Gladiator on [redacted] Shasta Co, CA, on a snowy mountain highway. I had my husband, two children and two dogs in the vehicle. Without warning the power steering went out. Within 20 seconds a steering wheel light appeared on the dash. Within approximately 20 more seconds, I was able to pull over into a plowed turnout. As soon as we stopped the vehicle we noticed a fire in the engine compartment. We were able to extinguish it within a few minutes with our fire extinguisher. The vehicle has approximately 15000 miles on it and is under warranty. It is currently under inspection to determine if it falls under warranty.
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel failed to display critical safety information as intended. No warning light was illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V652000 (Electrical System). The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. Upon further investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign: 24V652000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Related recalls
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.
Electrical complaints in other Gladiator years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, 27% of the model year's 120 complaints. The component named most often is 12v/24v/48v battery (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2022 Jeep Gladiator electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 24V-652 (instrument cluster/panel, Sep 5, 2024). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2022 Jeep Gladiator electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 22,000 miles, and 60% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 8 fires and 1 injury to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.