Jeep Gladiator Complaints

996 consumer complaints on file.

#11511075March 9, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On Wednesday, March 9, 2023, my wife pulled down the passenger visor to put on make-up and noticed the part of the visor that pivots dropped out of its socket and the visor was just drooping down at that point. She had to push that visor part back into the socket to get it to stay somewhat. Now, every time she pulls down the visor it does the same thing. I've seen on this website (NHTSA) and the Gladiator Forum that this is a known and widespread safety issue that apparently Jeep has not decided to announce a recall on. When I went in for an oil change and tire rotation today, Thursday, March 10, 2023 at the David Stanley Dodge/Jeep dealership in Midwest City, OK and advised them of the problem with the visor, they stated I was out of warranty and that they could order me one for $330 with tax parts/labor. According to what I've read about the problems with the visors, perhaps a replacement for two visors would be in order, but that would cost $660. I advised the dealership that I didn't feel like I should have to pay for a replacement if the visor issue is a known defect. The dealership advised me that I could call the Jeep Help Line.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510522March 7, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The clutch has been slipping for a while. Over the last week the situation has become worse. Today the slippage resulted in failing to accelerate ended up in a stall while on the on ramp on a highway and narrowly escaped being rear ended by an 18 wheeler which barely managed to stop 2 feet behind. The clutch on this vehicle has been deffective since I bought it (I have driven a manual truck for 20 years and never had problems). FCA has issued a recall (software update for fire hazard) which has been completed on this vehicle but in my opinion fire is not the only danger for this defective clutch. Clutch slippage and stalling is also a hazard. When this incident happened, and tried to get more information I realized there is a second recall for the same exact issue which the "software update" was supposed to fix. When the incident happened earlier today, the clutch was extremely hot and while it did not catch fire it slipped and put me in a dangerous situation. All the while the software update did not do anything. I urge NHTSA to force FCA/Stellantis to replace the clucth on all affected vehicles, or reimburse customers who like myself will do so at their own cost.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509794March 2, 2023
STEERING
In the last two months my truck has developed an issue at high speeds when a bump is gone over that causes the front end to shake violently. The only way to stop the vibration is to slow down which can be hard to do on the highway at 70mph without causing an accident. The problem occurs without notice or warning and the bump does not have to be large. Have taken in to dealer and the front stabilizer bar is loose and allowing play in steering system. Have been told at least 2 months before parts arrive. The shaking has happened twice in just the last week. It appears to be getting worse with each mile driven. I do not feel safe driving this truck but have to keep driving it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509740March 1, 2023
STEERING
When the vehicle hits a bump at highway speeds of 65-70mph it can lead to a very strong vibration or shaking of the steering wheel. At this speed it is very "frightening" and feels like total loss of control of the steering as it was unable to change lanes. Driver must immediately slow down to 45-50mph to regain control which could have impacted other following vehicles and possible rear end collision.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509034February 25, 2023
STEERING, POWER TRAIN, SUSPENSION
Death wobble when hitting bumps on highway after 55mph.feels like front end wants to come of the jeep very scary situation. 2-Clutch noise when pressing and realeasing
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508213February 20, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Defrost only blows from center vents. Wiper blades ice up and cause visibility issues
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508162February 20, 2023
STEERING, SUSPENSION
Ran over a small bump at highway speeds almost lost control as the front end started to wobble and shaking steering wheel. Every time I go over a bridge span or a small bump going freeway speeds front end shakes and have to slow down for wobbling to stop.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11507863February 17, 2023
STEERING
Front end violently shakes between 30 and 75 mph when hitting a bump in the road and is better known as a "Death Wobble". The issue based on experts can be the steering damper, tie rods ends and/or tie rod, drag link, track bar, steering box or all of the above. The problem is that there is no factory parts to fix this issue so I've had to go to after market parts to get this resolved. First time it happed on the hwy it almost threw me off the hwy.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11506621February 10, 2023
STEERING
When driving on the roadway at speeds of approximately 50-60 mph, and after hitting a bumpy patch in the road, the car wheels and steering system begins to shake violently. I explain it this way..... imagine driving along with no issues and suddenly without notice, the round wheels become square wheels. It can be a very traumatic experience and is certainly dangerous. I then need to immediately carefully slow down and/or pull to the side of the road and come to a stop. Then, I can proceed back onto the road and the Jeeps seems to be ok. I have 51K miles on the Jeep, which has all the original factory components, with no alterations. This began a few months ago his has happened 3-4 times in the last few weeks. I have an appointment with the Jeep dealership in a week.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11506667February 10, 2023
STEERING, SUSPENSION
Shaking of front suspension - steering wheel and front tires
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11506707February 10, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, VISIBILITY/WIPER
While I was driving on the freeway, suddenly all of my warning lights came on and my windshield wipers and the power steering went out. It was very difficult to pull over with the power steering out and stop. This is the second time this has occurred in 6 months. The first time this happened I had it towed to the dealer, they found nothing wrong but when I went to pick it up it happened again before I left the dealer. The service manager kept it and they ran more codes and thought they resolved the problem, but the same thing happened again when I went to pick it up. Finally, they gave me a loaner vehicle and after a month the Gladiator was finally fixed. The dealer said it was a defective wiring harness. Now the same problem is back. This is a serious safety issue due to the power steering going put and locking up the steering wheel. I have read many, many complaints from other Jeep Gladiator owners of the same issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11506406February 9, 2023
STEERING
While Driving at highway speed on I75. As the vehicle hit a pot hole/ bumpy portion of roadway, the steering was uncontrollable. I checked the internet and it’s referred to as the “Death Wobble”. This has happed twice to me. The dealer changed the steering damper. It’s a serious safety issue. I’m surprised there hasn’t been a recall yet. This needs to be addressed before someone is seriously injured or forbid killed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11505950February 7, 2023
STEERING, SUSPENSION
When at highway speeds 50+mph, and I hit a bump, vehicle begins to shake in varying degrees of severity. Slowing down, stopping completely, or something another bump will stop the shaking. Vehicle is stock, not alterations have been made. Has been brought to the attention of service techs at Olathe Jeep. Informed issue may be with steering stabilizer, part on back order. Noticed issue at 5000 miles. Has been ongoing for months, no resolution.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11505855February 6, 2023
STEERING
October 2022 at 19000 miles the vehicle started getting steering wheel wobble after crossing bridge seams at 70mph. It gradually got worse until we'd almost loose control so in November I contacted the dealer and FCA. They have had it back in the shop, replaced the steering dampener, track bar, and are now waiting on more parts to replace because they are unable to find the root cause of this steering issue. I see a lot of people reporting the same issue and having the same experience. Since the vehicle randomly causes loss of control, I am looking at arbitration to get it replaced via the lemon law. Jeep needs to be forced to recall these vehicles and either fix or remove ALL of them from the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11505514February 4, 2023
STEERING
Steering wheel violently shakes if driving at highway speed and you hit a small bump
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11505411February 3, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving in stop-and-go traffic, the clutch plate overheated. The clutch hot, fully release clutch and reduce clutch use message was displayed. There was a strong burning odor detected. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that a clutch replacement was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the clutch was replaced but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was like NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V028000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage occurred at approximately 6,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11505154February 2, 2023
STEERING
My 2021 Gladiator frequently experiences the Death Wobble at Highway speeds when I hit bumps in the road. We received a postcard in the mail references the problem with 2018 - 2020 Jeep Wranglers and Jeep Gladiators but not 2021 and this same problem is happening. It is very scary when you hit a bump and the steering wheel just starts shaking like crazy or as referenced above a Death Wobble.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11504510January 30, 2023
STEERING, SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while driving approximately 50-60 MPH, the vehicle experienced the death wobble after driving over a bump on the roadway. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,460.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11504485January 30, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while approaching a stop sign and attempting to place his foot on the brake pedal, the contact’s foot became caught between the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to several dealers and the contact was informed that the brake pedal was higher than the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was not repaired because the dealers refused to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 135.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11504465January 30, 2023
STEERING
My Gladiator frequently experiences the Death Wobble at Highway speeds when I hit bumps in the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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