AI DamageJeep Gladiator: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Jeep Gladiator across 9 model years: 991 owner complaints and 1,152 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 33% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 29% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 16% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 13% of all complaints
- 5 Suspension 11% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 5% of all complaints
- 7 Service brakes 5% of all complaints
- 8 Visibility 4% of all complaints
- Steering: 329 complaints (33% of all), 5 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 142.
- Electrical system: 288 complaints (29% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 955.
- Powertrain: 158 complaints (16% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 325.
- Engine: 129 complaints (13% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 203.
- Suspension: 106 complaints (11% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 75.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2020–2027named in 6 complaints
- 3 L · diesel · turbo · 6 cyl 2021–2023named in 16 complaints
- automatic, 8-speed 2020–2027
- manual, 6-speed 2020–2024named in 18 complaints
Drive: 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 991 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 329 | 5 | 142 |
| Electrical system | 288 | 1 | 955 |
| Powertrain | 158 | 2 | 325 |
| Engine | 129 | 2 | 203 |
| Suspension | 106 | 4 | 75 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 48 | 0 | 44 |
| Service brakes | 47 | 9 | 36 |
| Visibility | 38 | 0 | 115 |
| Vehicle speed control | 37 | 3 | 35 |
| Exterior lighting | 34 | 1 | 67 |
| Fuel system | 16 | 0 | 55 |
| Air bags | 16 | 5 | 27 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Wheels | 15 | 0 | 31 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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
This seems to be exactly what happened, and the sudden acceleration was violent. This is an extremely dangerous issue that needs through investigation.
I was rear ended while stopped and the seat belts didnt lock causing injury to my face from hitting the steering wheel.
2025 Jeep Gladiator was struck on the rear drivers side by and on the rear tire by a Nissan Rogue. The Jeep was spun 180 degrees and flipped on the passenger side. None of the airbags deployed at any time during the accident.
The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle had suddenly started to vibrate and shake. The contact stated that the vehicle was maintaining its lane but was lurching from left to right. No warnings illuminated.
The police and fire departments arrived on the scene, and a police report was filed. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The contact had surgery on her left arm from wrist to elbow, which required four titanium plates.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Blank XZ1 Warranty Extension Customers may experience the following
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- The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward…
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- 3 Minute Rebuild | 2019 Jeep Gladiator Mojave Full Rebuild!amount per author: 5,700 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- Rebuilding A Wrecked 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubiconamount per author: 9,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- Rebuilding a wrecked 2020 Jeep Gladiator (part 6)
- PCV VALVE REPLACEMENT JEEP GLADIATOR 2020
- Rebuilding A Wrecked 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon It is finally time!
- Rebuilding A Wrecked 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Part 1 | Carrosserie Prisme
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.