repaired · 2026 Q3
Hydraulic power assist: pump
Park outsideNewRisk. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
2022 Jeep GladiatorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 121 owner complaints about the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, most often about the steering. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-652 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Jeep Gladiator has problems
121 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
37Steering4 crash/fire/injury
32Electrical system8 crash/fire/injury
21Power train
20Engine7 crash/fire/injury
19Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
8Fuel/propulsion system
7Exterior lighting
5Vehicle speed control
4Service brakes
1610 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 37 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 32 | 8 |
| Power train | 21 | 0 |
| Engine | 20 | 7 |
| Suspension | 19 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 16 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2022 Jeep Gladiator recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Power train: manual transmission
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q2
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q2
repaired · 2025 Q2
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Internal: park pawl
Risk. A malfunctioning parking mechanism may result in the loss of the 'park' position, including vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Gladiator year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Gladiator median. How we score
'69'70'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Jeep Gladiator safety ratings
2022 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (26.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, and the recalls they led to.
- High pressure fuel pump failureLed to recall 24V-957
- Underhood firesLed to recall 26V-363
In owners' words
What Gladiator owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was experiencing the same "death wobble" experience reported by other Jeep Gladiator owners. I brought the vehicle to the dealership out of concern about this safety issue and inability to control the vehicle as the "wobble" episode is occurring. The dealership charged me $200 diagnostic only to…
Experiencing death wobble at over 50 mph. Very dangerous on a roadway where you are required to go over that speed. Brought to shop, explained steering dampener is leaking and driver side tie rod is loose causing vibration at higher rates of speed.
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…
Own a 2022 Gladiator?
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