2022 Jeep Gladiator
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Steering
Steering leads by volume: 35 of 116 complaints (30%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (5) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 290 in 2021 to 116 in 2022.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | vs. 2022 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,300–3,750 | 3,300–3,750 | 3,300–3,750 | 3,300–3,450 | |
| Combined MPG | 19–24 | 19–24 | 19–24 | 18–19 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 16–22 / 22–28 | 16–22 / 22–28 | 16–22 / 22–28 | 16–17 / 21–22 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 423–476 | 423–476 | 423–476 | 466–500 | |
| Complaints filed | 290 | 116 | 55 | 23 | |
| Recalls issued | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 3 | 13 | 3 | 3 | |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Jeep Gladiator have?
8 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
Steering: 35 of 116 NHTSA complaints (30%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Jeep Gladiator get?
EPA rates it 19–24 MPG combined across 4 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
EPA estimates $3,300–$3,750 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg (low) | 23 mpg | 19 mpg (low) | $3,300 (low) | 476 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg | 22 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $3,300 (low) | 466 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 22 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | $3,750 (high) | 423 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 21 mpg | 27 mpg | 24 mpg (high) | $3,750 (high) | 436 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 20 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 32 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 35 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (8)
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP · Campaign 26V363000 · Jun 4, 2026
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.
Consequence: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
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 Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · Campaign 24V652000 · Sep 5, 2024
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.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION · Campaign 23V641000 · Sep 18, 2023
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US), LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The rearview camera may fail to display the rearview image and the reverse lights may not illuminate when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: A disabled rearview image can decrease the driver's visibility of the rear view, and disabled reverse lights may not alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gear position sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 92A.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 23V263000 · Apr 13, 2023
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY · Campaign 23V116000 · Feb 23, 2023
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; ENGINE · Campaign 22V767000 · Oct 13, 2022
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER · Campaign 22V766000 · Oct 13, 2022
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL · Campaign 22V639000 · Aug 25, 2022
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The transmission parking wheel may not properly engage with the parking mechanism.
Consequence: A malfunctioning parking mechanism may result in the loss of the 'park' position, including vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Entire US population are unsold units and will be repaired before they can be sold. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z84.