2023 Jeep Gladiator problems

NHTSA lists 56 complaints for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator, 0 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as JEEP GLADIATOR.

At a glance

Complaints: 56
With crash: 0
With fire: 3
With injury (complaints): 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0
Recalls: 6
Do not drive recalls: 0
Park outside recalls: 1
Recall potential units (maximum): 1,076,999
Investigations: 1
Open investigations: 0
Manufacturer communications: 375

Complaints per 100k sold: 101.473. Units sold: 55,187; sales year: 2023; basis: calendar_year_us_sales_proxy_for_model_year. goodcarbadcar.net.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
System	Complaints	Share of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	15	26.8%
SUSPENSION	12	21.4%
STEERING	10	17.9%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	8	14.3%
POWER TRAIN	8	14.3%
ENGINE	7	12.5%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	5	8.9%
SERVICE BRAKES	4	7.1%
AIR BAGS	2	3.6%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	2	3.6%

Top subsystems
System	Subsystem	Complaints

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
Label	Count	Share of tagged	Mean confidence
loss of control	13	23.2%	0.74
electrical electronic	12	21.4%	0.97
mechanical failure	7	12.5%	0.87
fire or overheating	5	8.9%	0.85
fluid or fuel leak	5	8.9%	0.84
noise or comfort	4	7.1%	0.60
structural or corrosion	4	7.1%	0.79
unclear	4	7.1%	0.85
restraint or airbag	1	1.8%	1.00
visibility or lighting	1	1.8%	1.00

Severities
Label	Count	Share of tagged	Mean confidence
moderate	37	66.1%	0.91
low	15	26.8%	0.77
high	3	5.4%	0.83
critical	1	1.8%	0.97

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 56 tagged complaints of 56 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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6 recalls.

26V363000

Date: 2026-06-04. Systems: STEERING.

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. (excerpt)

Consequence: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. (excerpt)

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 (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: Yes.

24V652000

Date: 2024-09-05. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

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."

Consequence: 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.