Jeep Gladiator Complaints

996 consumer complaints on file.

#11774124October 28, 2026
STEERING
The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle shook violently. The contact stated that after releasing the accelerator pedal the vehicle decelerated and stopped shaking. The failure had occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the steering damper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and filed a report for the failure. The failure mileage was 4,623.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11774125October 28, 2026
TIRES
The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Gladiator equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Dueler HT, Tire Size: 245/75/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while placing groceries inside the vehicle, the contact became aware that the driver's side rear tire had a large amount of tread missing, about the size of a half dollar. The contact was unaware of a cause for the failure. The dealer replaced the tire. The manufacturer was informed of the issue, and a claim had been opened. The failure mileage was 4,623.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770698October 12, 2026
POWER TRAIN
My 2020 Jeep Gladiator has been experiencing transmission slipping, jerking at 20–30 mph, and rough shifting into Reverse, with diagnostic code P0733. An authorized Jeep dealership inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the transmission problem matches Jeep’s Technical Service Bulletin regarding D-clutch failure. Despite confirming the defect and the need for repair, the dealership returned my vehicle without fixing it. I am concerned about the potential safety risks and request that NHTSA investigate this known issue and consider whether a safety recall is warranted.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11769322October 6, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The interior driver's side door latch lever is experiencing extreme delamination. The "liquid chrome" silver coating has cracked and peeled away from the plastic lever. This has created a razor-sharp edge that poses an immediate safety hazard, acting like an open razor blade when trying to unlock and exit the vehicle. My wife cannot open her door without actively risking laceration to her fingers a second time. I have attached pictures. This vehicle currently has only 34,862 miles on the odometer—well under the 36,000-mile factory threshold. While I understand the 3-year calendar threshold technically lapsed on September 15, we are only 3 weeks past that date. This is an obvious material failure and a well-documented factory defect across the Gladiator/Wrangler platform, not normal wear and tear. Since the vehicle is safely under the mileage limit, missed the calendar date window by only three weeks, and the defect presents an active risk of injury, I request a Goodwill Warranty Exception to cover 100% of the replacement parts and labor at our local dealership in Mt. Orab Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram 110 Gabbard Way, Mt. Orab Ohio, OH 45154 Please review this case immediately, log it as an active cabin safety concern, and provide a corporate case number and a resolution to ensure this vehicle is safe for my wife to drive. Just to mention a few other things, you can pull the report for the VIN number for this vehicle. When we first got it, it had a fuel tank issue; next, it required replacing all the clutch plates. Now, the concern is that my wife was physically hurt. This is a well-documented manufacturing failure across the 2018–2026 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and Gladiator (JT) platform. The components regularly delaminate under normal use conditions. Despite this being a known widespread defect, no active safety recall has been issued by the manufacturer to correct the physical hazard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11768114September 30, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While I was driving home with 2 of my boys, the instrument cluster malfunctioned and went completely blank while driving. I had a mechanic check the vehicle and the fuses were/are working fine. He stated that he found issues online about Jeep Gladiators from this model year having issues with the instrument cluster suddenly going blank due to a parts issue. There is an active recall for this issue, but my truck is not included. When I called Jeep Customer Care, I was told that NHTSA was responsible for which VIN #'s were included. They also facetiously stated that if I had any issues with that I should reach out to the NHTSA, so I did. I spoke with a helpful NHTSA agent that stated it was the manufacturer who was responsible for which vehicles were included (Call Reference # 1889375) and it would be helpful for me to make a formal complaint using the website.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11767386September 28, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that two years ago the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V116000 (Power Train); to prevent the clutch from overheating. However, the failure started after the vehicle was repaired under the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer was unable to perform the inspection or confirm the failure due to the age and mileage on the vehicle. The contact stated that the software update included a transmission kill switch to be activated whenever the clutch overheated, but the kill switch failed to operate as intended. The message that the clutch was overheating was displayed on the instrument panel during the failure. There was a burning odor and smoke during the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765653September 20, 2026
STEERING
Experiencing death wobble at over 50 mph. Very dangerous on a roadway where you are required to go over that speed. Brought to shop, explained steering dampener is leaking and driver side tie rod is loose causing vibration at higher rates of speed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765324September 18, 2026
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle went into the death wobble. During the failure, the front end of the vehicle was shaking and vibrating severely, and the steering wheel was difficult to control. The four tires were replaced, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that front drag links and steering dampeners needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 35,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764379September 15, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The DPF system has failed upon numerous occasions. This model is a 2022 they only made these diesels for 3 years in the gladiator and discontinued them I assume for reasons stated above. The issues is not resolved and continues to happen. It should have a recall and the government put these standards on these vehicles and should be responsible for removing the dpf system and deleting the problem it restricts the engine not allowing it to run smoothly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11763568September 11, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY/WIPER
I believe it is the blend door actuator, the heat when on defrost automatically switched between hot to ice cold which fogs up windows and causes other issues. Brought the vehicle in for for the current recall along with service on this, and this was not looked at. When the temp changes the A/C is turned off and temp is turned up to clear the window. It starts blowing ice cold air that fogs up the window almost instantly
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11763655September 11, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
Emergency brake not working properly consistently, loosens, has been repaired, replaced, still fails, loosens. Have had 2 accidents related to this, leg was run over. Second time rolled into tree almost 12000 dollars in damage, issues just about since purchase, saw multiple dealers, issue continues
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11763209September 9, 2026
POWER TRAIN
My Transmission is skipping on 3rd gear ratio code and reverse is getting stuck with only 70,000 2021 and i was the only owner.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11763004September 9, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instrument Panel Failure. The center LCD screen that displays speed, tachometer, oil temp, coolant temp, oil pressure, battery voltage, and transmission temps, fuel gauge, tire pressure readings, warning messages, and many other things just stopped working. This is obviously a safety risk and can cause an increased risk to safety and crashes, as it has been recalled on many other Jeep Gladiators and Wranglers. This screen started out working upon purchase, but would often have a digital background that would show up. The dealership it was purchased from informed us there was nothing wrong with the screen. It just stopped working and there is nothing on the display.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11762812September 8, 2026
STEERING
Vehicle was taken in as per recall NHTSA Campaign Number 26V363 Mopar Recall number 21D for power steering inspection was performed and vehicle cleared vehicle subsequently gave a power steering message followed by complete vehicle shutdown after multiple electrical faults and electrical components going off vehicle stopped in middle of parking lot road prior to highway and could not be jumped because computer completely shutdown to protect itself if this happened two minutes later on highway outcome could have been severe this issue should be fixed by replacing power steering pump and wiring and inspection did not work vehicle was towed to Harr CJDR will add files when received from dealer
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11762397September 5, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN
Clutch overheated and cause an immense amount of smoke during drive with no warning indication from hud. Dealer stated that clutch has gotten well passed 390°c Heat from clutch has also caused front driver caliper to lock up and damage rotors.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11762239September 4, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While stopped in active traffic at a red light on August 31, 2026, the vehicle suffered an unexpected, complete electrical failure and sudden total loss of motive power. The digital instrument cluster illuminated a red battery indicator accompanied by an urgent safety alert stating: "Stop Safely / Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon." Within seconds, total vehicle electrical power collapsed, the engine died completely, and the vehicle became immobilized in the active lane of travel, unable to restart or clear the intersection. When roadside assistance arrived and applied external jump power, the engine cranked and briefly started, but severe, rapid electromechanical ticking and chattering immediately occurred inside the primary Power Distribution Center (PDC). System voltage collapsed again within seconds, stalling the engine. The immobilized vehicle had to be winched onto a commercial flatbed to clear the roadway. Subsequent inspection confirmed a severed high-amp charging busbar fuse array inside the PDC on a vehicle with only 18,259 miles. A sudden, uncommanded electrical collapse and complete loss of motive power that immobilizes a vehicle in active traffic creates a severe hazard and an unreasonable risk of collision.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11760908August 31, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the driver instrument cluster has failed. completely blank no fuel gauge no odometer. was told this vin is not covered under the recall even though this is the issue behind the recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759160August 24, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Component Affected: Power Train / Automatic Transmission (850RE 8-Speed)Description of Safety Hazard:While driving my 2022 Jeep Gladiator (53,940 miles), the transmission experienced a severe internal component failure, specifically throwing error code P0733-00 (Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio). This causes the transmission to violently slip, shift harshly, or completely fail to engage 3rd gear while accelerating.This creates an immediate and severe safety hazard on public roads. When the transmission fails to engage the gear, the vehicle experiences a sudden, uncommanded loss of motive power while in traffic. This leaves the vehicle coasting without acceleration, exposing myself and my passengers to an extremely high risk of being rear-ended by oncoming traffic.This issue is a known manufacturing defect involving the internal transmission "D" Clutch assembly, as documented in manufacturer Technical Service Bulletin TSB 21-009-25. The dealership refused to properly pull the historical codes or address the issue, leaving a dangerous, defect-plagued vehicle on the road. Stellantis / Jeep needs to issue a mandatory safety recall for this 850RE transmission D-clutch defect before this sudden loss of acceleration causes a fatal accident
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758007August 19, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My 3.5 instrument intermittently goes out for days and will come back on and back off again. I took it to the nearest dealer but this did not sjow up on his scan but it out again. As you will see in the photo the vehicle is running but no display. Milage is a little over 69,000. Dealer informed me that many of these were recalled but not my particular vehicle. He said it would cost me $1600 to get it repaired. It appears to me the recall may need to be expanded. I also contacted the jeep website but was told my vehicle was not covered under the recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757850August 19, 2026
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
-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 fire hazard near public spaces, putting my property and the safety of others at risk. Furthermore, a sudden loss of power steering assist while driving poses an immediate crash hazard. -Yes. The vehicle was brought to an authorized Mopar dealership for inspection on August 7, 2026. However, the dealership marked the repair order as "PARTIAL-COMPLETE" because physical remedy parts do not yet exist. Despite this lack of a physical fix, the manufacturer updated the administrative database to show "0 open recalls" in an attempt to prematurely close my customer retention file. -No active warning lamps or drivability symptoms have appeared yet. The "failure" in this instance is the manufacturer’s structural failure to provide the legally required, permanent safety remedy within a reasonable timeframe. The safety hazard and park-outside restrictions have been active and ongoing since the recall notice was formally issued.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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