Jeep Gladiator complaints by model year
992 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | 56 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 2022 | 120 | 5 | 13 | 8 |
| 2021 | 292 | 7 | 3 | 8 |
| 2020 | 483 | 11 | 7 | 7 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2020–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 181 | 94 | 36 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 183 | 46 | 32 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 54 | 71 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 45 | 53 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 32 | 41 | 19 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 33 | 28 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 18 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Jeep Gladiator recalls (18)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Gladiator model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V531000 | Aug 13, 2026 | Rearview Camera Image May Fail to Display/FMVSS 111 | 2026 | — |
| 26V456000 | Jul 16, 2026 | Steel Wheels May Crack and Separate | 2026 | — |
| 26V363000 | Jun 4, 2026 | Park Outside: Power Steering Wiring May Catch Fire | 2021–2025 | — |
| 24V652000 | Sep 5, 2024 | Instrument Panel Failure/FMVSS 101 | 2020–2024 | 68% |
| 24V572000 | Aug 1, 2024 | Loss of Drive Power | 2021 | 97.9% |
| 24V199000 | Mar 14, 2024 | Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 | 2023 | 80.3% |
| 23V641000 | Sep 18, 2023 | Disabled Reverse Lights and Camera/FMVSS 111 & 108 | 2022, 2023 | 77.9% |
| 23V263000 | Apr 13, 2023 | High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 85.4% |
| 23V116000 | Feb 23, 2023 | Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat | 2020–2023 | 73.6% |
| 22V767000 | Oct 13, 2022 | Fuel Pump Failure | 2021, 2022 | 83% |
| 22V766000 | Oct 13, 2022 | Front Seat Belt Pretensioners May Fail | 2022 | 81.7% |
| 22V638000 | Aug 25, 2022 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2021 | 88.3% |
| 22V639000 | Aug 25, 2022 | Vehicle Rollaway Due to Transmission Parking Wheel | 2022 | 100% |
| 21V028000 | Jan 28, 2021 | Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat | 2020, 2021 | 94.3% |
| 20V580000 | Sep 24, 2020 | Seat Belt Retractor May Not Slow Movement | 2020 | 77.3% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Jeep Gladiator FAQ
How many recalls has the Jeep Gladiator had?
NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns that cover at least one Jeep Gladiator model year from 2020 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Jeep Gladiator year has the most complaints?
Among the last 2 model years with settled counts, the 2020 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (483) and the 2021 the fewest (292). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Jeep Gladiator problems?
Across the 2020–2026 model years, owners most often name the steering, electrical system, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Jeep Gladiator get?
EPA rates the 2026 Jeep Gladiator at 19 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.