2024 Jeep Gladiator Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2024 Jeep Gladiator has 23 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and a complaint index of 0, ranking 6th of 6 model years by complaint volume. Its verdict is Caution, capped because of a park-outside recall for a steering fire risk, not because of complaint volume.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #6 of 6 Gladiator years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 23
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16.5 city / 21.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2024 Jeep Gladiator problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System8 (35%)
- Steering7 (30%)
- Engine5 (22%)
- Other5 (22%)
- Brakes3 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (9%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report engine fires starting under the hood shortly after parking, in one case shortly after a battery replacement.
- Owners describe the vehicle pulling hard to one side even with the steering wheel centered, making the truck difficult to keep on the road.
- Some drivers report a violent 'death wobble' and vehicle-wide rattling at highway speeds above 55 mph that is hard to control.
- Owners report the steering wheel suddenly becoming firm along with check engine and battery warning lights and the temperature gauge spiking to hot.
- One owner reported the vehicle unexpectedly accelerating to about 25 mph on its own while shifting into first gear.
- Some owners describe the infotainment screen locking up with a persistent warning that blocks maps and the SOS safety system.
2024 Jeep Gladiator recalls
2 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Jeep Gladiator reliable?
- NHTSA lists 23 complaints and 2 recalls for the 2024 Gladiator, with a complaint index of 0, the lowest complaint volume of the 6 model years with data. Its verdict is still Caution because one recall tells owners to park outside due to a fire risk.
- Does the 2024 Jeep Gladiator have a steering recall?
- Yes. Recall 26V363000 covers the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring, which may overheat and cause a fire even when the vehicle is off, and tells owners to park outside away from structures until repaired.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2024 Jeep Gladiator?
- Electrical System complaints lead at 35% of all complaints, followed by Steering at 30% and Engine at 22%, according to NHTSA data.
- How does the 2024 Gladiator compare to other model years?
- It ranks 6th of 6 years by complaint volume, with far fewer complaints than the 2020 (483 complaints, index 100, Avoid) and 2021 (290 complaints, index 80, Avoid) model years.
- Why is the 2024 Jeep Gladiator rated Caution instead of Good?
- Its complaint index of 0 alone would suggest a better rating, but the verdict is capped to Caution because of a park-outside recall for a steering fire risk.