2022 Jeep Gladiator Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
60/100
#3 most-complained of 6 Gladiator years
The 2022 Jeep Gladiator has a Complaint Index of 60, ranking 3rd worst of 6 model years, with a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 120 complaints, 8 recalls, and 13 fires, with Electrical System issues topping the list at 31% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 120
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 13
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 19 city / 25 hwy
Top 2022 Jeep Gladiator problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System37 (31%)
- Steering36 (30%)
- Engine24 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain21 (18%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires20 (17%)
- Fuel System11 (9%)
- Other8 (7%)
- Brakes6 (5%)
- Airbags4 (3%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (1%)
What owners report
- Owners report engine-bay fires starting near the battery or fender while the vehicle was parked and off, sometimes days after last being driven.
- Steering was described as loose or wobbly at speeds above 40 mph, especially in cold weather, with dealers reportedly calling it a known 'death wobble' issue.
- Some owners reported sudden loss of power steering on the road, with a warning light appearing shortly after the failure.
- One owner described the vehicle jerking and shifting aggressively while driving, with an abnormal noise during a turn, at 65,000 miles.
- A side-impact crash report described rear seat belts failing to lock and side airbags not deploying despite a severe impact.
2022 Jeep Gladiator recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V363000Jun 4, 2026Steering1,076,999 vehiclesPark Outside
Steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 24V652000Sep 5, 2024Electrical System32,863 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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."
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 23V641000Sep 18, 2023Transmission & Powertrain6,298 vehicles
Power train:manual transmission
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."
Risk: 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.
2022 Jeep Gladiator fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 21.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,675
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Gladiator years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Jeep Gladiator reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2022 Gladiator carries a Complaint Index of 60 and a Caution verdict, ranking 3rd worst among the 6 model years with data. It has fewer complaints than the 2020 and 2021 Gladiator but more than the 2023-2025 models.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
- Electrical System complaints make up 31% of reports, followed by Steering at 30% and Engine issues at 20%. Electrical System problems include 8 reported fires among the complaints.
- Does the 2022 Jeep Gladiator have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2022 Gladiator, covering steering wiring, the instrument cluster, transmission parking wheel, clutch pressure plate, high pressure fuel pump, seat belt retractors, and a rearview camera/gear position sensor issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- Should I avoid the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
- The 2022 Gladiator is rated Caution rather than Avoid, ranking better than the 2020 and 2021 model years but worse than 2023, 2024, and 2025. Owners have reported electrical fires and steering wobble as the main concerns.