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2024 Jeep Gladiator Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#6 most-complained of 6 Gladiator years

The 2024 Jeep Gladiator ranks 6th of 6 model years, with a complaint index of 0 and only 23 complaints logged, making it the Best year for this model. It has 2 recalls covering steering and electrical issues but no crashes, injuries, or deaths reported.

Complaints
23
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 3
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18.5
16.5 city / 21.5 hwy

Top 2024 Jeep Gladiator problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System8 (35%)
  2. Steering7 (30%)
  3. Engine5 (22%)
  4. Other5 (22%)
  5. Brakes3 (13%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain2 (9%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (4%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (4%)

What owners report

  • Owners report engine fires starting under the hood shortly after parking, in at least one case totaling the vehicle.
  • Some describe the Gladiator catching fire on the front passenger side under the hood within minutes of parking, with no cause identified.
  • Drivers report the steering pulling to one side even with the wheel held straight, making the vehicle hard to control at various speeds.
  • One owner reported the steering wheel going firm while driving around 40 MPH, accompanied by check engine and battery warning lights and the temperature gauge pegging at HOT.
  • Owners describe a violent 'death wobble' and vehicle-wide rattling above 55 mph that makes the steering hard to control.
  • Some report the vehicle unexpectedly accelerating to about 25 MPH when shifting into first gear without the accelerator being pressed, and premature clutch failure around 20,000 miles that put the vehicle into limp mode.
2024 Jeep Gladiator complaints: complaints filed per month5Feb 2025Jun 2025Oct 2025Dec 2025May 2026Jul 2026
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2025 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2026 (5).

2024 Jeep Gladiator recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

2024 Jeep Gladiator fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16.5 MPG
Highway
21.5 MPG
Combined
18.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,500
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.

2024 compared with other Gladiator years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Caution60120821.5
2023Good4056621.5
2024Best023218.5
2025Best2015119

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Jeep Gladiator reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Gladiator has a complaint index of 0 and only 23 complaints, ranking as the Best of the 6 model years covered.
What are the biggest problems with the 2024 Jeep Gladiator?
The top problem area is the Electrical System, making up 35% of complaints, followed by Steering at 30% and Engine at 22%. Median mileage at failure for electrical issues was 20,000 miles.
Does the 2024 Jeep Gladiator have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Gladiator: one for an electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring that may overheat and cause a fire, and one for an instrument panel cluster that may short circuit and fail.
How does the 2024 Gladiator compare to other years?
It ranks 6th worst (best) among the 6 years with data, with a complaint index of 0, well below the 2020 model's index of 100 and the 2021 model's index of 80.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Jeep Gladiator?
EPA rates the 2024 Gladiator at 18.5 mpg combined, 16.5 mpg city and 21.5 mpg highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,500.

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.