Jeep Gladiator years to avoid
No model year of the Jeep Gladiator stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Jeep Gladiator years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Jeep Gladiator complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Jeep Gladiator problems
All model years combined.
- Steering333
- Electrical289
- Transmission158
- Engine132
- Suspension106
- Fuel system64
- Brakes50
- Visibility38
- Acceleration37
- Lights34
- Driver assistance24
- Airbags16
Most reported problems on the Jeep Gladiator
Pulling 74Check engine light 52Power steering loss 41Loss of power 39Fuel gauge 38Fire or smoke 37Screen failure 25Misfire 18
Jeep Gladiator problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 3 | Brakes | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 17 | Electrical | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2024 | - | 23 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 57 | Electrical | 38,000 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 72 | 121 | Steering | 20,000 | 8 | 5 | |
| 2021 | 69 | 293 | Steering | 20,000 | 8 | 7 | |
| 2020 | 52 | 485 | Electrical | 3,000 | 7 | 11 |
Recalls 18
Jeep Gladiator warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- D-22-14
- ID-23-04
- Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle
- ID-25-11
- D-25-15
- Emission recall – north america
- ID-26-37 (XZ1)
- D-26-17 (XZ1)
- Emissions Recall 16C
- ID-25-11
- D-25-15
- FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 12, Issue 2
- Warranty Newsletter – Volume 12, Issue 2
- Emission recall – north america
- ID-25-11
- D-25-15
- Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 5
- FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4
- Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4
- Warranty Bulletin ID-23-03 Rev. H 2018
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Jeep Gladiator in the news
- Jeep recalls 2026 Grand Cherokee, 2026 Wrangler and 2026 Cherokee and other models over back over prevention camera problem (844,028 vehicles)
- Jeep extends warranty coverage on 2018-2023 Wrangler, 2020-2023 Gladiator and 2021-2023 Wrangler 4xe (structure body)
- Jeep extends warranty coverage on 2018-2022 Wrangler, 2020-2022 Gladiator and 2021-2022 Wrangler 4xe (electrical system)
Questions about the Jeep Gladiator
What years of the Jeep Gladiator should you avoid?
No single model year of the Jeep Gladiator has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Jeep Gladiator?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Jeep Gladiator?
Steering, with 333 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (289) and transmission (158).
How many recalls does the Jeep Gladiator have?
18 recalls between 2020 and 2026. The 2022 model year has the most, with 8.
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