2026 Jeep GladiatorProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2026 Jeep Gladiator, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2026 Jeep Gladiator

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Jeep Gladiator has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Engine11
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2026 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.

91%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

New

Recall 26V-531 · Aug 13, 2026 · 844,028 vehicles · 764,056 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2026 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

2026 Jeep Gladiator safety ratings

2026 JEEP GLADIATOR PU/CC N/A 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2026 Jeep Gladiator frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
  • Rollover: 3 stars (26.7% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Not Available
In owners' words

What Gladiator owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

While stopped in active traffic at a red light on August 31, 2026, the vehicle suffered an unexpected, complete electrical failure and sudden total loss of motive power. The digital instrument cluster illuminated a red battery indicator accompanied by an urgent safety alert stating: "Stop Safely /…
Complaint 11762239 · Sep 4, 2026

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