AI Damage2022 Jeep Gladiator: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Jeep Gladiator filed 120 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and electrical system. The maker issued 458 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 120
- involving a crash
- 5
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 458
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 30% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 27% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 18% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 17% of all complaints
- 5 Suspension 16% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 7% of all complaints
- 7 Exterior lighting 6% of all complaints
- 8 Service brakes 4% of all complaints
- Steering: 36 complaints (30% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 16.
- Electrical system: 32 complaints (27% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 137.
- Powertrain: 21 complaints (18% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 66.
- Engine: 20 complaints (17% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 38.
- Suspension: 19 complaints (16% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 10.
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 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- 3 L · diesel · turbo · 6 cylnamed in 5 complaints
- automatic, 8-speed
- manual, 6-speednamed in 1 complaints
Drive: 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 120 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 | 36 | 1 | 16 |
| Electrical system | 32 | 0 | 137 |
| Powertrain | 21 | 0 | 66 |
| Engine | 20 | 0 | 38 |
| Suspension | 19 | 1 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 4 |
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
The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and shifted aggressively. The vehicle would rev and jerked forward. The contact mentioned the failure occurred for several weeks.
The airbag did not deploy at all and liberty mutual had deemed my car totaled after having it evaluated at 2020 Auto Body. I had contacted Jeep to complain about safety in regards to what I think is a defected airbag and they had asked me to send photos of my Jeep after the incident.
During the collision, the rear seat belts did not lock resulting in two children colliding with the rear of the two front seats. The side impact airbags did not deploy despite the impact being quite severe. The front airbags did deploy despite there being no impact to the front of the vehicle.
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.
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…
On July 30, my 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon suffered an extremely dangerous, unexpected complete electrical and engine failure while in operation. The vehicle abruptly shut down without any warning, causing an immediate loss of power steering and power braking.
This recall governs an electrical defect within the Electric Hydraulic Power Steering Pump (EHPSP) connector that creates an imminent risk of spontaneous vehicle fire while the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the "OFF" position.The service department performed a cursory visual inspection and asserted that the…
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 501 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 24% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Gladiator has 110 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 120, about average.
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.
- The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward…
The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn Transmission Output Shaft Splines (850RE…
- SOCKET - DRAG LINK INNER
- Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star…
- ID-25-11 Rev
C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
- D-25-15 Rev
C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
- EMISSION RECALL – NORTH AMERICA Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp 16C The instrument panel cluster…
EMISSION RECALL – NORTH AMERICA Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp 16C The instrument panel cluster on about 32,587 of the above vehicles may have an inoperable check engine/malfunction indicator lamp (CEL/MIL)…
- CORE – HEATER
- Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long…
Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the electrical connector at…
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
- MOTOR - BLOWER WITH WHEEL
- Check Engine Light (CEL) Illuminated with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure…
Check Engine Light (CEL) Illuminated with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Performance Setting In The Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
- HEATER - ELECTRIC COOLANT
NHTSA lists 458 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, electrical system, powertrain. Total complaints: 120. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (19%), smoke, burning smell, fire (17%), vibration (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
NHTSA lists 458 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Jeep Gladiator from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
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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.