2022 Jeep Gladiator problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (23) · Power Train (20) · Suspension (18)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
21 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (8)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump 2026-06-04 · campaign 26V363000 · 1,076,999 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 1
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2024-09-05 · campaign 24V652000 · 32,863 vehicles
Defect: 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."
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.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:manual Transmission 2023-09-18 · campaign 23V641000 · 6,298 vehicles
Defect: 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."
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 reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump 2023-04-13 · campaign 23V263000 · 45,832 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:clutch Assembly 2023-02-23 · campaign 23V116000 · 69,201 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2022-10-13 · campaign 22V766000 · 2,802 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Engine 2022-10-13 · campaign 22V767000 · 60,413 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:park Pawl 2022-08-25 · campaign 22V639000 · 11 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The transmission parking wheel may not properly engage with the parking mechanism.
Risk: A malfunctioning parking mechanism may result in the loss of the 'park' position, including vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (458)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2026-09-30 · S2621000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the customer may complain about a popping noise, grinding noise, or an intermittent no reverse or forward transmission engagement. the tech may find damaged and/or worn transmission output shaft splines (850re transmission only)
Steering 2026-09-24 · 114746 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
socket - drag link inner
Steering 2026-09-24 · 114745 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
socket - drag link inner
Structure:body 2026-09-08 · 9100900 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
passive entry o/s dr handle prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform star online s2623000040.
Structure:body 2026-08-12 · 114045 · Warranty Program/Extension
id-25-11 rev. c aluminum filiform corrosion warranty policy and vehicle digital imaging (vdi) pre-approval process - all vehicles
Structure:body 2026-08-12 · 114044 · Warranty Program/Extension
d-25-15 rev. c aluminum filiform corrosion warranty policy and vehicle digital imaging (vdi) pre-approval process - all vehicles
Showing the 6 most recent of 458 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-20 · Steering“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.…”
2026-09-18 · Suspension · 35,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 jeep gladiator. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle went into the death wobble. during the failure, the front end of the vehicle was shaking and vibrating severely, and the steering wheel was difficult to control. the four tires were replaced, but the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken …”
2026-09-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the dpf system has failed upon numerous occasions. this model is a 2022 they only made these diesels for 3 years in the gladiator and discontinued them i assume for reasons stated above. the issues is not resolved and continues to happen. it should have a recall and the government put these standards on these vehicles and should be responsible for …”
2026-09-11 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“emergency brake not working properly consistently, loosens, has been repaired, replaced, still fails, loosens. have had 2 accidents related to this, leg was run over. second time rolled into tree almost 12000 dollars in damage, issues just about since purchase, saw multiple dealers, issue continues…”
2026-09-08 · Steering“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 going off vehicle stopped in middle of parking lot…”
2026-08-05 · Power Train“on july 30, my 2022 jeep gladiator rubicon suffered an extremely dangerous, unexpected complete electrical and engine failure while in operation. the vehicle abruptly shut down without any warning, causing an immediate loss of power steering and power braking. prior to and during this shutdown, diagnostic codes associated with lost communication we…”
2026-07-17 · Steering“year/make/model: 2022 jeep gladiator respondent dealership details business name: lake norman chrysler dodge jeep ram physical address: 20320 chartown dr, cornelius, nc 28031 on july 17, 2026, the vehicle referenced above was presented to lake norman chrysler dodge jeep ram for the express purpose of executing the mandatory remedy under nhtsa c…”
2026-07-14 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“what happened: driving on road, check engine light and traction control light appeared, smelled metallic-type odor, pulled over, before i could put it in park smoke started pouring from under the hood on passenger side. unable to extinguish due to ball of flames hitting me as i opened hood. burned it to the ground. which component: i'm assuming it…”
2026-06-10 · Power Train“multiple control modules lost communication due to faulty can bus connection behind glove box. vehicle went into limp mode then forced me to put in park while at red light, essentially disabling vehicle. …”
2026-06-09 · Electrical System“main battery drains over period of time with unknown reason or cause. it has been inspected several times and is being linked to the alternate battery.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.