2022 Jeep Gladiator Transmission & Powertrain Problems
Transmission & Powertrain complaints account for 21 of 120 total complaints (18%) on the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, with a median failure mileage of 24,137 miles. Three related recalls cover the parking wheel, clutch pressure plate, and rearview camera/gear position sensor.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 21
- 18% of 120
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 24,137 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Manual clutch overheats and emits smoke or a burning smell, sometimes tied to a fractured pressure plate.
- Transmission oil pan gasket or main seal leaks fluid repeatedly even after dealer repair attempts.
- Vehicle will not shift into park or move forward, sometimes stalling the drivetrain while driving.
- Owners report long delays getting the clutch pressure plate recall repaired because parts were unavailable.
- Rear locker warning light flashes and the locker fails to disengage after being activated at highway speed.
When 2022 Jeep Gladiator transmission complaints were filed
First complaint May 24, 2022, latest Aug 5, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator
- 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.
- NHTSA 23V116000Feb 23, 2023Transmission & Powertrain69,201 vehicles
Power train:clutch assembly
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 22V639000Aug 25, 2022Transmission & Powertrain11 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:internal:park pawl
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The transmission parking wheel may not properly engage with the parking mechanism.
Risk: 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.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Gladiator model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2022 Jeep Gladiator have?
- NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, which is 18% of the 120 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: campaign 22V639000 for a transmission parking wheel that may not engage, 23V116000 for a clutch pressure plate that can overheat and fracture, and 23V641000 involving the gear position sensor on manual transmission units.
- At what mileage do transmission problems appear on the 2022 Gladiator?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 24,137 miles.
- Have transmission issues caused crashes or fires in the 2022 Gladiator?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 Gladiator shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported.