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2024 Jeep Gladiator problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2024 Jeep Gladiator has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.

  • 2safety recalls
  • 23owner complaints
  • 0crash reports
  • 3fire reports
  • 0injuries reported

23 complaints, against an average of 161 for the other 6 Jeep Gladiator model years.

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What goes wrong with the 2024 Jeep Gladiator?

The components named most often in the 23 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Electrical System8 (34.8%)
  2. Steering7 (30.4%)
  3. Engine3 (13%)
  4. Service Brakes3 (13%)
  5. Power Train2 (8.7%)
  6. Vehicle Speed Control2 (8.7%)
  7. Forward Collision Avoidance1 (4.3%)
  8. Wheels1 (4.3%)

What symptoms do 2024 Jeep Gladiator owners describe?

Found by reading the text of all 23 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.

Has the 2024 Jeep Gladiator been recalled?

2 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.

Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: PumpPark outside Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position. NHTSA campaign 26V363000 · June 4, 2026 · Risk and fix

Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.

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." NHTSA campaign 24V652000 · September 5, 2024 · Risk and fix

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.

Fix: 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. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.

What do 2024 Jeep Gladiator owners report?

12 of the 23 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

-The power steering pump electrical wiring harness/connector. The vehicle is subject to active Mopar safety Recall 21D (NHTSA Campaign 26v-363) for an un remedied vehicle fire risk caused by high electrical resistance. Yes, the vehicle and affected component are available for inspection upon request. -Due to the electrical fire risk, the manufacturer has issued an urgent federal directive stating the vehicle must be parked outside and away from structures until it is repaired. Because the manufacturer has not finalized or distributed a permanent replacement remedy, I am forced to store a known…
Steering, Electrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11757850 · Aug 19, 2026
This happened on a 2024 Jeep Gladiator. When parking I went to set the parking brake and as I pulled the handle I heard a pop and felt the handle release all pressure. With the handle up there was no braking effect. Dealer repaired by hooking the right wheel cable back onto the bracket located under the center console, and then adjusting.
Service BrakesNHTSA complaint 11754299 · Aug 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Gladiator. Upon research, the contact discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V363000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact had not yet received the notification of the recall but was concerned about the fire risk associated with the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed…
SteeringNHTSA complaint 11750519 · Jul 15, 2026
Electrical Fire Recall / NOT FIXED / Dealers and Jeep refuse to repair as there is no repair for it. Afraid to park this at home/work. Currently no signs other than steering feeling heavier over time.
Electrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11747503 · Jun 30, 2026
My 2024 Jeep Gladiator is subject to Recall 21D (NHTSA 26V-363). The recall warns of a fire risk while parked due to overheating of an electrical connection. Owners have been instructed to park away from structures and other vehicles, but there is currently no remedy available. I am concerned about the safety risk and the lack of an available repair.
Steering, Electrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11744981 · Jun 18, 2026
My 2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave has an ongoing brake issue that persists despite inspections by multiple dealerships. When starting the vehicle in the morning, the brake pedal is unusually hard and sits lower than expected, requiring excessive force before the engine will engage. Once the engine is running, pedal pressure returns to normal. For comparison, I also regularly drive a 2020 Jeep Gladiator and a 2023 Jeep Wrangler, neither of which exhibit this condition. Additionally, after driving for approximately one hour or longer, the vehicle experiences significant brake fade. Increased pedal…
Service BrakesNHTSA complaint 11740330 · May 27, 2026
Premature clutch failure around 20,000 miles. It happened the first time the 4WD was engaged. Vehicle is in limp mode and cannot drive. There were no warnings prior to the issue. Previous year models have had NHTSA recalls issued for clutch failures.
Power TrainNHTSA complaint 11737564 · May 13, 2026
I. Dash lights go on and off intermittently 2. If you bump the gear shift lightly it comes out of gear.
Power Train, EngineNHTSA complaint 11731784 · Apr 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while attempting to shift the vehicle into first gear, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated up to approximately 25 MPH without the accelerator pedal being depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.
Vehicle Speed ControlNHTSA complaint 11700578 · Nov 20, 2025
Date of Incident: [XXX] Time: [XXX] Location: Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Vehicle: 2024 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon X Mileage at Time of Incident: Approximately 11,000 miles System Involved: Adaptive Cruise Control / Braking System Speed at Time of Incident: 45 MPH in a 45 MPH zone Road & Weather Conditions: Dry, clear weather, good road conditions Description of Incident: While driving at approximately 45 MPH with the adaptive cruise control engaged, the traffic light ahead turned yellow. As I have done many times before in similar conditions, I applied the brakes firmly to slow and stop for…
Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes, Forward Collision AvoidanceNHTSA complaint 11691391 · Oct 4, 2025
The vehicle is still new and has not been taken offroad other than a few boring unpaved roads. It has never hit any significant pothole. The tires still have the original OEM tire pressure, I have never removed or added air to them. At the time of the incident the tire pressure was 39psi and the temperature outside was about 80F. I was driving on the highway at about 75mph with cruise control. I started feeling a strange slight lateral instability then we heard a strong noise and we thought we had a helicopter on top of us or maybe that something else was loose in the car. As I was stopping in…
WheelsNHTSA complaint 11668503 · Jun 22, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel became firm, and the check engine and battery warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that simultaneously, the temperature gauge rose to HOT(H) and remained on HOT(H). The vehicle was turned off and was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the alternator had failed causing the power steering and the battery failures. The contact was informed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The…
Electrical System, EngineNHTSA complaint 11665266 · Jun 6, 2025

2024 Jeep Gladiator: questions owners ask

Is the 2024 Jeep Gladiator reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Jeep Gladiator; the most common categories were electrical system (8, 34.8%), steering (7, 30.4%), engine (3, 13%). There are 2 safety recalls. 3 mention a fire.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Jeep Gladiator?

Across 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (34.8% of complaints), steering (30.4% of complaints), engine (13% of complaints), service brakes (13% of complaints), power train (8.7% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2024 Jeep Gladiator have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Jeep Gladiator; the most recent (campaign 26V363000, 2026-06-04) concerns Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Pump. 1 recall carries a "do not drive" or "park outside" warning from the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Have any 2024 Jeep Gladiator vehicles caught fire?

4 of the 23 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2024 Jeep Gladiator (17.4%) describe the car catching fire or melting wiring. A related recall exists: campaign 26V363000 (steering: hydraulic power assist: pump). The fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. One owner wrote: "I parked at a business and went inside and within 5-10 minutes of being in the business my Gladiator caught fire on the front passenger side under the hood. I was ghosted by Jeep Wave and my only course of action was to go through State Farm." (NHTSA complaint 11697072, November 2025). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Why does my 2024 Jeep Gladiator stall, lose power or shut off while driving?

3 of the 23 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2024 Jeep Gladiator (13%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "While driving, vehicle completely shuts off. No electrical, No brakes, No steering. Almost ran off curvy road. Vehicle stays in drive with no electronics. Major safety issue. Have appointment with dealer next week. However this could have been serious." (NHTSA complaint 11683934, August 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Check your own Gladiator

Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2024 only.

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