2023 Jeep Gladiator problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (10) · Fuel/Propulsion System (8) · Power Train (6)
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Safety recalls (6)
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.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette 2024-03-14 · campaign 24V199000 · 38,164 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deployi
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.
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.
Service bulletins (378)
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.
Electrical System 2026-10-09 · 08-359-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: drivetrain control module (dtcm) updates customers must experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle must symptom: exhibit/set the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc): ● c147b-92 - front axle disconnect sensor performance or incorrect operation customers may
Electrical System 2026-10-09 · 08-359-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: drivetrain control module (dtcm) updates customers must experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle must symptom: exhibit/set the following diagnostic trouble code (dtc): ● c147b-92 - front axle disconnect sensor performance or incorrect operation customers may
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 378 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-06 · Unknown Or Other“the interior driver's side door latch lever is experiencing extreme delamination. the "liquid chrome" silver coating has cracked and peeled away from the plastic lever. this has created a razor-sharp edge that poses an immediate safety hazard, acting like an open razor blade when trying to unlock and exit the vehicle. my wife cannot open her door w…”
2026-09-11 · Visibility/Wiper“i believe it is the blend door actuator, the heat when on defrost automatically switched between hot to ice cold which fogs up windows and causes other issues. brought the vehicle in for for the current recall along with service on this, and this was not looked at. when the temp changes the a/c is turned off and temp is turned up to clear the windo…”
2026-06-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System“while completly filling the vehicle with gasoline, fuel sprays out of teh filler neck onto the vehicle and ground. this has happened many times, at reputible gas stations (costco, sams, walmart, loaf and jug). dealership replaced original filler tube. but problem still exists. shared video with dealership and they indicated they had no problem…”
2026-06-24 · Power Train“the vehicle does not have linerar acceperation. at times from a start, cold or warn engine, the vehicle will abruptly accelerate harder than the gas pedal was pressed. at light throttle, the vehicle will surge, shutter or chug. erattic acceperation. after the engine replacement for a connecting rod bearing failure, the engine was running rou…”
2026-06-24 · Steering“the contact owns a 2023 jeep gladiator. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v363000 (steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact…”
2026-06-24 · Service Brakes“parking brake would not hold vehicle on hill. when the handle was released, a metalic clinking noise was heard. castle rock jeep dealership said all was fine. upon my inspection, i found the parking brake cable connection under teh center console was no longer connected. the cable was reconnected, and the cable was tightened to specifications…”
2026-06-24 · Engine“5800 miles, the engine failed due to a connecting rod failure. chrysler replaced the engine at no cost. oil changes were done at the year mark as the mileage limit was not reached. dealership indicates they replace several 3.6 engines a month for warranty failures castle rock jeep, castle rock colorado. …”
2026-06-15 · Steering“the vehicle suffered a catastrophic, systemic high-speed can c data bus loop collapse (diagnostic trouble code u0002-00 "bus off"), resulting in an immediate, total loss of communication across almost all primary factory control modules—including the body control module (bcm), powertrain control module (pcm), transmission control module (tcm), and …”
2026-06-09 · Suspension“vehicle has been in the shop at 17,000 miles and had a complete transfer case, front and rear output shafts and rear danna 44 (max tow) replaced in november of 2025. in june of 2025 vehicle has been in another shop for the same issues that occurred before these driveline repairs for three weeks now. shop can not diagnose issues after three weeks. …”
2026-05-02 · Wheels“jeep death wobble. going 60, hit a bump and then the entire front end of jeep started jumping back and forth so badly, i thought the jeep was coming completely apart and i was going to crash. applying the brakes didn't help, the steering seemed out of control, i was terrified and felt like i was going to lose going to lose control of the vehicle or…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.