Jeep Gladiator Engine problems
131 of the 978 complaints about the Jeep Gladiator (13.4%) concern Engine, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 0.6× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2021 model (54, 19% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1). 19 Engine complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 29 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
Owners most often describe: “confirmed personnel”, “malfunction reproduced”, “technical advisor”, “fca technical” and “shops documented”. 15 of these reports (11.5%) describe a crash or fire, with 4 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 19 · Previous 12 months: 29
Common terms in reports
- confirmed personnel18
- malfunction reproduced18
- technical advisor17
- fca technical17
- shops documented15
- recreated independent15
What owners report
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle had suddenly started to vibrate and shake. The contact stated that the vehicle was maintaining its lane but was lurching from left to right.
Vehicle Caught Fire while parked and off - the business "stellantis" has been unresponsive to all calls/attempts at help/resolution
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.
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.
After getting gas and attempting to turn around in the parking lot the vehicle on its own accord while my foot was holding the brake attempted to speed up like cruise control was taking over on its on
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.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Jeep Gladiator
Jeep Gladiator problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
Related reading
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Frequently asked questions
How common are Engine problems on the Jeep Gladiator?
131 of the 978 complaints about the Jeep Gladiator (13.4%) concern Engine, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 0.6× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Jeep Gladiator model years have the most Engine complaints?
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2021 model (54, 19% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1).
Is there a recall for Jeep Gladiator Engine problems?
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.