2023 Jeep Gladiator problems and recalls

Owners have filed 55 complaints on the 2023 Jeep Gladiator, and NHTSA has issued 6 recalls. The most cited component is the Electrical System (14 complaints).

55
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
0
Injuries
50.9
Severity index

Severity index 50.9 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 50.9p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 45 of 82 by severity index among 2023 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 45% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2023 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Electrical SystemElectrical System: 14 complaints (25.5%)14 25%SuspensionSuspension: 12 complaints (21.8%)12 22%SteeringSteering: 10 complaints (18.2%)10 18%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 8 complaints (14.5%)8 15%Power TrainPower Train: 8 complaints (14.5%)8 15%EngineEngine: 7 complaints (12.7%)7 13%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 5 complaints (9.1%)5 9%Service BrakesService Brakes: 4 complaints (7.3%)4 7%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1425.5%
SUSPENSION1221.8%
STEERING1018.2%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM814.5%
POWER TRAIN814.5%
ENGINE712.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER59.1%
SERVICE BRAKES47.3%

Complaints filed per year

010202023: 82024: 202025: 142026: 13 (partial year)2324202526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20238
202420
202514
2026 (year to date)13

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
23V11600023/02/2023POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYChrysler (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.
23V26300013/04/2023FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPChrysler (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.
23V64100018/09/2023POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSIONChrysler (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, t
24V19900014/03/2024AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTEChrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep
24V65200005/09/2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELChrysler (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 Safet
26V36300004/06/2026STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMPChrysler (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.

Other Jeep Gladiator model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 6 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.