Model year
2022 Jeep Gladiator
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 120 complaints for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (36), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (31), POWER TRAIN (21). NHTSA lists 2 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 19–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,000, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2021 292 complaints
- 2022 120 complaints
- 2023 57 complaints
- 2024 23 complaints
- 2025 15 complaints
- 2026 3 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V363000 · Jun 4, 2026
Park outsideSTEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
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.
24V652000 · Sep 5, 2024
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…
23V641000 · Sep 18, 2023
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US), LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The rearview camera may fail to display the rearview image and the reverse lights may not illuminate when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such,…
23V263000 · Apr 13, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
23V116000 · Feb 23, 2023
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
22V767000 · Oct 13, 2022
ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
22V766000 · Oct 13, 2022
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.
22V639000 · Aug 25, 2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The transmission parking wheel may not properly engage with the parking mechanism.
Complaints
120 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 13, injury field 8, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA23001 | High pressure fuel pump failure · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Mar 17, 2023 | No close date in the file |
| PE24024 | Underhood fires · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | Sep 6, 2024 | Sep 24, 2026 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIESEL PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.267 | — |
| PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.267 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladiator 4WD · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Gladiator 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Gladiator EcoDiesel 4WD · 3L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 22 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $4,000 |
| Gladiator Rubic EcoDiesel 4WD · 3L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 21 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $4,000 |
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