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2026 Jeep Gladiator problems

NHTSA lists 3 complaints for the 2026 Jeep Gladiator, 0 of them mention a crash and 1 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
3
With crash
0
With fire
1
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
2
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
844,027
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
99

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. This model year is too recent for a sales denominator.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM133.3%
ENGINE133.3%
SERVICE BRAKES133.3%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER133.3%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints

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
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
electrical electronic133.3%1.00
fire or overheating133.3%0.99
fluid or fuel leak133.3%0.94
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate266.7%0.97
high133.3%0.99

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 3 tagged complaints of 3 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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2 recalls.

26V531000

Date: 2026-08-13. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to (excerpt)

Consequence: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

26V456000

Date: 2026-07-16. Systems: WHEELS.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Consequence: Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 05D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 23, 2026.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

99 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM49
STRUCTURE22
ENGINE11
STEERING6
SUSPENSION5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
POWER TRAIN3
BACK OVER PREVENTION2

11037597

Date: 2026-09-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.

SOCKET - DRAG LINK INNER

11037598

Date: 2026-09-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.

SOCKET - DRAG LINK INNER

11037346

Date: 2026-09-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.

Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.

11037364

Date: 2026-09-08. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Radio Over The Air Update to U43.17 R1H Software Version (FOTA) Customers may experience one or more of the following:- Navigation Stability - Android Auto & Carplay stability & connectivity- Distorted/glitchy display prior to starta up animation- Text appearance display- Widget incorrect display-

11036778

Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

***Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle***

11036779

Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

***Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle***

11036172

Date: 2026-08-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

COVER - CYLINDER HEAD

11036167

Date: 2026-08-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

PAD - INSTRUMENT PANEL

11035991

Date: 2026-07-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Display Exchange part has been superseded. Order the latest Z part number: Z8607669AC --> Z8791155AA (Active Exchange Part) Z8607669AD --> Z8791669AA (Active Exchange Part) Z8607669AE --> Z8791156AA (Active Exchange Part) Z8607671AC --> Z8791157AA (Active Exchange Part) Z8607671AD --> Z8791158AA (Ac

11035071

Date: 2026-07-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

DCSD Before replacing this part for a Blank screen, screen flickering or screen inoperative concern, perform a hard reset to the Display and see if concern is resolved. Currently no dealer claims with this issue stating the RVC image is affected. Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
GLADIATOR3

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