2022 Jeep Gladiator Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator.

20212023
Complaints
160
per 10K Sold
20.6
US Sales
77,855
Crashes
5
Fires
24
Injuries
15
Fatalities
Recalls
7

Worst 2022 Jeep Gladiator Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#132 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:25,600 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:3
#228 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:24,394 mi
Fires:7
#319 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:18,734 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator.

Steering Defects
32
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
25,600
Electrical Faults
28
complaints
Crashes
Fires
7
Avg Miles
24,394
Transmission / Drivetrain
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
18,734
Engine Problems
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
7
Avg Miles
10,350
Suspension Failures
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
40,000
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Diesel Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Jeep Gladiator

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~217,420 vehicles.

24V652000Instrument Cluster
~32,863 affected

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."

23V641000Manual Transmission
~6,298 affected

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."

23V263000Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump
~45,832 affected

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.

23V116000Power Train:clutch Assembly
~69,201 affected

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.

22V766000Seat Belts:pretensioner
~2,802 affected

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.

22V767000Engine · Fuel Pump
~60,413 affected

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.

22V639000Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:park Pawl
~11 affected

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

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2022 Jeep Gladiator — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Jeep Gladiator reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2022 Jeep Gladiator has 160 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 32 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (32 complaints, avg 25,600 mi); Electrical Faults (28 complaints, avg 24,394 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (19 complaints, avg 18,734 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 23,899 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator include 5 crash-related reports, 24 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Jeep Gladiator have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 217,420 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Jeep Gladiator reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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