Jeep Gladiator problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 959 owner complaints and 18 recalls on file for the Jeep Gladiator (2020–2026). The 2020 Gladiator has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
959
Recalls
18
Model years
7
Worst year
2020

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Jeep Gladiator model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Jeep Gladiator years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2020 Jeep Gladiator — 449 complaints, 11 crashes, 6 fires; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2021 Jeep Gladiator — 292 complaints, 7 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Steering
  3. 2022 Jeep Gladiator — 120 complaints, 5 crashes, 13 fires; top problem: Steering
  4. 2023 Jeep Gladiator — 57 complaints, 3 fires; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (57 complaints).

Every Jeep Gladiator model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Gladiator30102Brakes
2025 Gladiator152011Electrical System
2024 Gladiator230302Electrical System
2023 Gladiator570306Electrical System
2022 Gladiator12051388Steering
2021 Gladiator2927378Steering
2020 Gladiator44911667Electrical System

Most common Jeep Gladiator problem areas (all years)

  • Steering
    301 complaints
  • Electrical System
    289 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    155 complaints
  • Engine
    130 complaints
  • Suspension
    105 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    64 complaints
  • Brakes
    50 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    37 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    36 complaints
  • Lighting
    34 complaints

Complaint trend

2020202120222023202420252026
Complaints about the Jeep Gladiator received by NHTSA each month.

Jeep Gladiator recalls

  • Recall 26V531000Aug 13, 2026844,027 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V456000Jul 16, 2026641 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V363000Jun 4, 20261,076,999 vehiclesModel years 2021–2025

    Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V652000Sep 5, 202432,863 vehiclesModel years 2020–2024

    Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V572000Aug 1, 202494 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V199000Mar 14, 202438,164 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V641000Sep 18, 20236,298 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A disabled rearview image can decrease the driver's visibility of the rear view, and disabled reverse lights may not alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  • Recall 23V263000Apr 13, 202345,832 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V116000Feb 23, 202369,201 vehiclesModel years 2020–2023

    Risk: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V766000Oct 13, 20222,802 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V767000Oct 13, 202260,413 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V639000Aug 25, 202211 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A malfunctioning parking mechanism may result in the loss of the 'park' position, including vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V638000Aug 25, 20227,895 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V028000Jan 28, 202142,887 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V580000Sep 24, 20202,114 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 20V191000Sep 10, 2020319,610 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V124000Mar 3, 202033,237 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V636000Aug 29, 20193,733 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: A joint without grease may overheat and seize, possibly causing the driveshaft to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power. If the driveshaft completely separates from the vehicle it may become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Other Jeep models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology