2022 Jeep GLADIATOR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
116 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
20,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 35 of 116 complaints (30.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 39 | 33.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 19 | 16.4% |
| Braking behavior | 12 | 10.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 9 | 7.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 9 | 7.8% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 3.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 35 |
| Electrical System | 31 |
| Power Train | 21 |
| Engine | 20 |
| Suspension | 18 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
Steering: 35; Electrical System: 31; Power Train: 21; Engine: 20; Suspension: 18; Unknown Or Other: 8; Exterior Lighting: 7; Fuel/Propulsion System: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 13 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 13; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 96 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 32 |
| 2026 | 21 |
2022: 8; 2023: 29; 2024: 26; 2025: 32; 2026: 21
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 39 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 19 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11477958 · 2022-08-06 (August 6, 2022)
Vehicle is 2 months old and has 3,704 and 3,839 miles at each incident. When driving about a mile from home, the power steering went out, beeps and every system shutting down one at at time. Wipers turned on and took many tries to both turn the truck on on off. The vehicle was immobile. and could neither be shut off or on without multiple tries After sitting waiting for a tow (dealer was only about 500 feet away) I retried and had enough power to get it to the dealer. They "fixed" it saying the shifter was loose. 2 weeks later, the same pro…
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Owner report 11486321 · 2022-09-25 (September 25, 2022)
The check engine light came on and said the vehicle will be shutting down and the vehicle died while driving and wouldn't restart! It said to service the power steering, vehicle not in service electronic stability control. It currently still won't restart. It has 300 miles and is one week old.
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Owner report 11511705 · 2023-03-14 (March 14, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the horn, windshield wipers, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated and flashing. The vehicle turned on and off until the battery drained. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the auxiliary battery, fuse, fuse box, and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. While driving, the vehicle turned on and off. The electrical system was inoperable. The vehicle was take…
Owner-reported narrative. 16,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11511705 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11512970 · 2023-03-21 (March 21, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle or while driving at various speeds, the air bag and SOS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions, and she was informed that there was an electrical short in the electrical wiring. The vehicle had been serviced three times under warranty; however, the failure returned after each repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11512970 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11504485 · 2023-01-30 (January 30, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while approaching a stop sign and attempting to place his foot on the brake pedal, the contact’s foot became caught between the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to several dealers and the contact was informed that the brake pedal was higher than the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was not repaired because the dealers refused to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 135.
Owner-reported narrative. 135 miles reported. Look up ODI 11504485 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11523470 · 2023-05-23 (May 23, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and slowed the vehicle; however, the ABS, traction control, 4-wheel drive, and stability control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering. The contact stated that he pulled off the highway, turned the off the vehicle, and restarted the vehicle and the warning lights had cleared and the contact continued driving. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but had bec…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11523470 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11489259 · 2022-10-14 (October 14, 2022)
On Sept 23, the vehicle went into the dealership service department to replace an apparent faulty transmission oil pan gasket, and today October 14, my Gladiator had to be towed to the dealership because the problem was not resolved, causing the check engine light to come on and additional loss of transmission fluid, apparently coming from the main seal.
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Owner report 11595661 · 2024-06-21 (June 21, 2024)
Warning lights come up on the dashboard often (brake failure, airbag failure, steering failure, start/stop needs servicing, transmission needs servicing, pullover safely car will turn off, car not in park but it is and won’t turn off) the car turns itself on and off all day. From the beginning the vehicle had electrical issues, not connecting to my phone or Bluetooth, the screen not working, locking and unlocking only working from the key not using the passive entry and having to start the push button by pushing it with the key or it wouldn’t w…
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Owner report 11542527 · 2023-09-04 (September 4, 2023)
Not just not repair for faulty fuel pump as they continue to mfg vehicles but has electrical issues going to limp mode without warning causing dangerous issues driving with no power and lack of operational system. Stellantis refuses to honor warranty or repair. Asked me to fix issues myself. A 50k vehicle I can't use and pay $900 per month.
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Owner report 11585624 · 2024-04-27 (April 27, 2024)
Drove the vehicle approx 18 miles to work in the morning. The vehicle sat parked, locked and secured in a corporate office lot visible from office. Left for the day and as I started to drive began to smell gasoline. Looked for a gas trail and didn’t see it. Continued to drive and occasionally would smell gas. When I arrived at home, looked in the engine bay and it was dry. Looked underneath and saw that the passenger side undercarriage was dripping with gas. So much the fumes filled the garage and began to move into the house. Parked the vehicl…
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Owner report 11616895 · 2024-09-27 (September 27, 2024)
The High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) failed while I was entering a downhill curve on a paved but narrow mountain road with no shoulder. The HPFP had been under an active recall, (Y78 / NHTSA 21V-880) but every time we went in for service our Jeep dealership said a remedy was not yet available. When I asked if it was safe to drive, they said yes, continue to drive the vehicle and that they would call us when a remedy became available. Not very sage advice. The failure happened while we were on vacation in a remote area of New Mexico, four hours a…
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Owner report 11660015 · 2025-05-09 (May 9, 2025)
I am filing a safety complaint concerning my [Year] Jeep Gladiator (VIN: [Insert VIN]), which has experienced two high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failures, the latest occurring on [XXX]. This issue is directly related to the Jeep HPFP recall previously issued in 2023. After the first HPFP failure, the fuel system, including the pump, injectors, fuel lines, rails, filter, and tank, was replaced under warranty using Jeep’s reengineered HPFP component. The vehicle then sat at the dealership for five months awaiting parts and repair. Jeep also issued a…
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