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2023 Jeep Gladiator Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator, 29% of its 56 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 5,500 miles. A related recall, campaign 24V652000, covers instrument cluster short circuits and internal failure.

Electrical System complaints
16
29% of 56
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
5,500 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Vehicles lose all electrical power and fail to start, sometimes requiring a tow after jump-start attempts fail.
  • The instrument panel or gauge cluster goes blank while driving, with speedometer, tachometer, and information display all failing at once.
  • The vehicle shuts down or stalls unexpectedly while driving, in one case at highway speed with the Electronic Throttle Control light on.
  • Owners report simultaneous loss of power steering assist along with electrical warnings and the vehicle shifting into park on its own.
  • Some owners received recall notice 24V652000 for the instrument cluster but reported the replacement part was not yet available.

When 2023 Jeep Gladiator electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 28, 2023, latest Sep 11, 2026.

2023 Jeep Gladiator electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month1May 2023Feb 2024Jun 2024Aug 2024Nov 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Jun 2026
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2023 to Sep 2026; peak May 2023 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator

  1. 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.

Electrical System complaints by Gladiator model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2020187 (39%)
  2. 202156 (19%)
  3. 202237 (31%)
  4. 202316 (29%)
  5. 20248 (35%)
  6. 20255 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2023 Jeep Gladiator have?
NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator, which is 29% of the 56 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator's electrical system?
Yes. Recall campaign 24V652000 covers 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles whose instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. Dealers replace the cluster free of charge.
At what mileage do 2023 Gladiator electrical problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2023 Gladiator is 5,500 miles.
What do owners describe happening with the electrical system?
Owners describe total power loss that prevents starting, blank instrument clusters while driving, unexpected stalling, and loss of power steering assist tied to electrical warnings.
Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to the 2023 Gladiator's Electrical System complaints; a separate engine-related complaint in the same year involved 1 fire.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.