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Jeep Gladiator Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 7 model years, NHTSA lists 32 recalls and 994 owner complaints for the Jeep Gladiator. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Jeep Gladiator by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Jeep Gladiator | 0 | 3 | |
| 2025 Jeep Gladiator | 1 | 15 | |
| 2024 Jeep Gladiator | 2 | 23 | |
| 2023 Jeep Gladiator | 6 | 57 | |
| 2022 Jeep Gladiator | 8 | 120 | |
| 2021 Jeep Gladiator | 8 | 292 | |
| 2020 Jeep Gladiator | 7 | 484 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Jeep models.
Jeep Gladiator: questions owners ask
Which Jeep Gladiator year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Jeep Gladiator model years with the most are the 2020 (484), 2021 (292) and 2022 (120). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Jeep Gladiator years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2024 (23), 2023 (57) and 2022 (120), out of 5 model years from 2020 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Jeep Gladiator have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 6 Jeep Gladiator model years, 32 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2021 (8), 2022 (8) and 2020 (7). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Jeep Gladiator years have the most stalling complaints?
52 owner complaints across 5 Jeep Gladiator model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2021 (21), 2020 (17) and 2022 (7) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Jeep Gladiator years have the most check engine light complaints?
39 owner complaints across 4 Jeep Gladiator model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2020 (21), 2021 (9) and 2022 (5) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Jeep Gladiator years have the most vibration complaints?
39 owner complaints across 4 Jeep Gladiator model years describe vibration or shaking while driving. The most were filed for the 2020 (15), 2021 (11) and 2022 (9) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Jeep Gladiator years have the most power steering complaints?
17 owner complaints across 2 Jeep Gladiator model years describe power steering failing, locking up or turning heavy. The most were filed for the 2021 (10) and 2022 (7) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Jeep Gladiator years have the most fire complaints?
14 owner complaints across 2 Jeep Gladiator model years describe the car catching fire or melting wiring. The most were filed for the 2022 (10) and 2024 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.