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Complaints filed between 2023-05-28 and 2026-06-24. Median delay from incident to filing: 5 days.
Analysis
The previous model year (2022) drew 24.6 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2024) drew 8.6 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2023 model collected 28 complaints, 66% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Electrical (16.4% of complaints), followed by Engine (12.7%) and Transmission / powertrain (12.7%). Within Electrical reports, owners most often mention “electrical”, “completely”, “power” and “system”. 3 reports (5.5%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 24 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (33% of incidents). In the last 12 months 19 new complaints were filed, versus 15 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for this model year, 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. 58% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Underhood fires” (opened 2024-09-06, still open).
Safety recalls (6)
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Campaign 26V363000 · 2026-06-04
⚠ Park-outside / do-not-drive warning
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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 11, 2026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Campaign 24V652000 · 2024-09-05
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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 Campaign 24V199000 · 2024-03-14
Summary: 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 deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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 Campaign 23V641000 · 2023-09-18
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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 Campaign 23V263000 · 2023-04-13
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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 Campaign 23V116000 · 2023-02-23
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator?
55 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator, or about 15.0 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator?
The most common category is Electrical, accounting for 16.4% of complaints.
Does the 2023 Jeep Gladiator have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall(s) for this model year. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Underhood fires” (opened 2024-09-06, still open).
Is the 2023 Jeep Gladiator still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 19 new complaints were filed, versus 15 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
How does the 2023 Jeep Gladiator compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 55 owner complaints about the 2023 Jeep Gladiator, or 15.0 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.36, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #34 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Jeep models its rate is 79% lower; against other Midsize pickups it is 28% lower.