https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Jeep Gladiator. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:52:19 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#recall-26V363000-jeep-jeep-gladiator-2025 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#recall-26V363000-jeep-jeep-gladiator-2024 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#recall-26V363000-jeep-jeep-gladiator-2023 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#recall-26V363000-jeep-jeep-gladiator-2022 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#recall-26V363000-jeep-jeep-gladiator-2021 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2177913 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The 3rd brake light in the tailgate malfunctioned This is required to pass New York State safety inspection A Jeep dealer replaced the part No warning on the dashboard of this light failing https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2177915 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Passenger side rear axle leaking gear oil. Issued was repaired by dealership No warning I just saw the oil on the tire and in my driveway https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2178288 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2023 Gladiator currently has 36,000 miles and is experiencing severe front-end vibration commonly referred to as “death wobble.” The issue occurs at approximately 60 mph when hitting a bump on the highway, causing the steering wheel and front end to shake violently. I have scheduled an appointment with an authorized Jeep dealer for inspection. This condition has nearly caused an accident, as I https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2178289 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2023 Gladiator currently has 36,000 miles and is experiencing severe front-end vibration commonly referred to as “death wobble.” The issue occurs at approximately 60 mph when hitting a bump on the highway, causing the steering wheel and front end to shake violently. I have scheduled an appointment with an authorized Jeep dealer for inspection. This condition has nearly caused an accident, as I https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2176907 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The battery keeps draining. It’s done it twice in 1 year, 2 different batteries https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2176605 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Two of the same faults occurred within the same month of each other. The first: while driving home from work on the highway, while heavily raining, without warning every alarm light possible engaged, windshield wipers went full speed, vehicle would not shift, and my steering locked up (not to be confused with lost power steering). After about a mile I was able to encourage the Jeep off the side https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2176606 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Two of the same faults occurred within the same month of each other. The first: while driving home from work on the highway, while heavily raining, without warning every alarm light possible engaged, windshield wipers went full speed, vehicle would not shift, and my steering locked up (not to be confused with lost power steering). After about a mile I was able to encourage the Jeep off the side https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2176607 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Two of the same faults occurred within the same month of each other. The first: while driving home from work on the highway, while heavily raining, without warning every alarm light possible engaged, windshield wipers went full speed, vehicle would not shift, and my steering locked up (not to be confused with lost power steering). After about a mile I was able to encourage the Jeep off the side https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2176626 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While angling into a turn lane, I was forced to go back into lane of traffic first signaling into the turn lane (left) then out (right) turn signal seemed to get stuck on, Steering wheel became locked and would only move a fraction of an inch either left or right. Once I was around the obstruction in the turn lane I angled back into it and was able to come to a stop. Once stopped the turn signal v https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2176264 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jeep will not include my vehicle in the Instrument cluster failure because they predetermined which vin numbers were affected and did not include my 2020 Jeep Gladiator on the list. But my vehicle clearly has the electrical problem causing the center instrument cluster to not work and be blank. I cannot see how many miles I drove or how much gas is in the tank and cannot see anything outside of https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2175912 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The center high mounted tail light (CHMTL) has failed. It makes it a little harder to see the vehicle is braking. The fuses are fine. It is a very common failure on Jeep Gladiators. Many times people don't know it has failed. There are no warning lamps or indicators to tell you it has failed. https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2175636 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While my vehicle was still under factory warranty, a mechanical issue was diagnosed by the dealership and a replacement part was ordered. The part was placed on backorder, and I was advised I would be contacted once it arrived. I was never notified when the part became available. By the time I was contacted weeks later, the warranty period had expired. I immediately scheduled service once I learn https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2175637 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While my vehicle was still under factory warranty, a mechanical issue was diagnosed by the dealership and a replacement part was ordered. The part was placed on backorder, and I was advised I would be contacted once it arrived. I was never notified when the part became available. By the time I was contacted weeks later, the warranty period had expired. I immediately scheduled service once I learn https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2175376 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster failed to display the odometer or safety features as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The cont https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2175301 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Safety Complaint: Suspension Failure Following Major Axle Rebuild In June 2025, my Jeep Gladiator underwent an invasive rear differential rebuild under TSB 03-002-24 at AutoNation. At that time, a certified Multi-Point Inspection (MPI) marked all suspension components and fluids as "Green/Safe." On February 5, 2026, a Shop Foreman at Gillman Jeep identified a catastrophic failure of the rear stabi https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2174911 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I have had my gorilla glass replaced two years ago for cracking on its on, my front windshield cracked again 2 weeks ago for no reason and it cracked in the same location, causing a huge crack along my vison. This glass is supposed to be unbreakable and yet it broke twice since ownership all by it self. No rock chips or anything. I was just sitting at a traffic light when I heard a ting and the cr https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2174758 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving at highway speeds, my daughter experienced, without any prior symptom, a violent shaking of the vehicle in general, accompanied by violent shaking of the steering wheel, making the vehicle difficult to control. We have since discovered it is a known issue "popularly" known as the "Jeep Death Wobble". My daughter was startled and frightened by the extent of the shaking and nearly lost https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2174759 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving at highway speeds, my daughter experienced, without any prior symptom, a violent shaking of the vehicle in general, accompanied by violent shaking of the steering wheel, making the vehicle difficult to control. We have since discovered it is a known issue "popularly" known as the "Jeep Death Wobble". My daughter was startled and frightened by the extent of the shaking and nearly lost https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2174657 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT This afternoon I was driving on a 35mph 4 lane road when my power steering suddenly went out. Because it was unusually light traffic and there are no turns or curves, I was able to safely maintain my lane until the power steering resumed just as quickly as it went out. Most women struggle with manually steering a normal sized car- a truck this heavy is nearly impossible. Had I been going any faste https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2173929 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My name is [XXX] , and I am writing to formally submit a complaint regarding the loss of my vehicle due to engine fire. The vehicle was a 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, VIN [XXX] , with approximately 26,666 miles at the time of loss. I purchased the vehicle on May 13, 2021. The fire occurred on July 10, 2025. I was driving on the freeway, and my vehicle lost power and dashboard warning lights illu https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2173900 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT New Jeep, 1500 miles on it. While driving, it did an automatic update in the computer system. Following the update, the screen kept jumping information all over, constantly moving. I called jeep and they said bring it in same day. Following two shutdowns, the screen appeared normal. On 3 consecutive days it had automatic braking issues. 3 driving incidents occurred in which the automatic colli https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2173901 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT New Jeep, 1500 miles on it. While driving, it did an automatic update in the computer system. Following the update, the screen kept jumping information all over, constantly moving. I called jeep and they said bring it in same day. Following two shutdowns, the screen appeared normal. On 3 consecutive days it had automatic braking issues. 3 driving incidents occurred in which the automatic colli https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2173902 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT New Jeep, 1500 miles on it. While driving, it did an automatic update in the computer system. Following the update, the screen kept jumping information all over, constantly moving. I called jeep and they said bring it in same day. Following two shutdowns, the screen appeared normal. On 3 consecutive days it had automatic braking issues. 3 driving incidents occurred in which the automatic colli https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2171075 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I suspect there is a design flaw with the gas tank. Everytime I put gas in the vehicle, and I go to multiple gas stations, the automatic shut off on the gas pump will stop pumping gas when the tank is full but the aperture to my gas tank regurgitates a great deal of gas onto the ground. Even when pumping at the slowest speed, I manage to spill 4 plus ounces of gas onto my car and the ground. Th https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator https://plaincars.com/make/jeep-gladiator#complaint-2171194 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I went to pass a tractor trailer on a back country road. When I got around the vehicle, I came up on a curve and had no power steering. Pulled over, shut the Jeep off and problem was “fixed”. I towed it to the dealership the next time it happened and they changed the oil and told me it was out of engine oil causing the problem. It happened last week when I was passing a car, I shut the jeep of