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2022 Jeep Gladiator

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
120
Received May 2022 to Sep 2026
Official recalls listed
8
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
2
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed21 complaints · 18% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Vehicle catches fire from wiring13 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly5 complaints · 4.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #26V363000Park outsideChrysler (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.
  • Recall #24V652000Chrysler (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 Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 5 crashes, 13 fires, 8 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Engine & powertrain

Brakes

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Steering, suspension & tires

Body, doors & glass

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

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Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2022 Jeep Gladiator
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MonthComplaints
May 20221
June 20221
July 20220
August 20221
September 20221
October 20221
November 20220
December 20223
January 20234
February 20232
March 20235
April 20232
May 20232
June 20233
July 20232
August 20231
September 20232
October 20232
November 20233
December 20231
January 20243
February 20243
March 20241
April 20242
May 20240
June 20243
July 20245
August 20242
September 20242
October 20244
November 20240
December 20241
January 20256
February 20256
March 20252
April 20251
May 20253
June 20253
July 20250
August 20251
September 20253
October 20255
November 20250
December 20252
January 20263
February 20264
March 20264
April 20262
May 20262
June 20262
July 20262
August 20261
September 20265
October 20260
Total120

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed2118%24.2×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jan 2023
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.9%
Vehicle catches fire from wiring1311%8.9×NHTSA recall #26V363000
Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly54.2%3.2×
Fuel pump fails and engine stalls54.2%3.8×NHTSA recall #22V767000, #23V263000
Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving43.3%8×
Power steering cuts out while driving43.3%4.2×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Mar 2026
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.0%
Headlights dim or fail at night32.5%–
Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline32.5%–
Manual clutch wears out or fails early32.5%–NHTSA recall #23V116000

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #26V363000June 4, 20261,076,999 vehicles affected

    Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.

    steering: hydraulic power assist: pump

    Chrysler (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.

    A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.

  • NHTSA recall #24V652000September 5, 202432,863 vehicles affected

    electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

    Chrysler (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 Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

    An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.

  • NHTSA recall #23V641000September 18, 20236,298 vehicles affected

    power train: manual transmission

    Chrysler (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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    A disabled rearview image can decrease the driver's visibility of the rear view, and disabled reverse lights may not alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the gear position sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 92A.

  • NHTSA recall #23V263000April 13, 202345,832 vehicles affected

    fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump

    Chrysler (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.

    Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.

  • NHTSA recall #23V116000February 23, 202369,201 vehicles affected

    power train: clutch assembly

    Chrysler (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.

    Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.

  • NHTSA recall #22V766000October 13, 20222,802 vehicles affected

    seat belts: pretensioner

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.

    A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.

  • NHTSA recall #22V767000October 13, 202260,413 vehicles affected

    engine; fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.

    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.

  • NHTSA recall #22V639000August 25, 202211 vehicles affected

    power train: automatic transmission: internal: park pawl

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The transmission parking wheel may not properly engage with the parking mechanism.

    A malfunctioning parking mechanism may result in the loss of the 'park' position, including vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Entire US population are unsold units and will be repaired before they can be sold. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z84.

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About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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