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#BS-2022-JEEGLA-65D52022 Jeep GladiatorProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 177 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 177 complaints, 6 crashes, 25 fires, and 8 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.5x the class average.
Top reported problems
oil smoke on first start up
5 complaints • Severity 9.2/10
no feel in clutch pedal after recall performed
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
front end wobbles after hitting bump at highway speeds
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
chipped windshield
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
36 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 20K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (19 reports) • Median: 20K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Steering (36 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2022 Jeep Gladiator: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 20,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 20K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator. Recent trend: decreasing.



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Recall History (8 recalls)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The transmission parking wheel may not properly engage with the parking mechanism.
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
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.
ENGINE
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.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
+ 3 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2022 Jeep Gladiator NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
Not ratedRollover
★★★★★3 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
High pressure fuel pump failure
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Underhood fires
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
The worst model year for the Jeep Gladiator is the 2020 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is steering.
2022 Jeep Gladiator vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD)
This vehicle
177
Class avg
116
1.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard pickup trucks 4wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 177 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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