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2025 Jeep Gladiator Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

20/100

#5 most-complained of 6 Gladiator years

The 2025 Jeep Gladiator ranks 5th out of 6 model years, with a Complaint Index of 20 and 15 NHTSA complaints, earning a "Best" verdict relative to other Gladiator years. It has one recall (steering pump wiring, fire risk) and no do-not-drive recalls.

Complaints
15
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19
17 city / 22 hwy

Top 2025 Jeep Gladiator problems

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

  1. Electrical System5 (33%)
  2. Other5 (33%)
  3. Engine3 (20%)
  4. Fuel System3 (20%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (13%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (13%)
  7. Airbags1 (7%)
  8. Brakes1 (7%)
  9. Steering1 (7%)
  10. Transmission & Powertrain1 (7%)

What owners report

  • Steering wheel and brakes reportedly froze mid-turn, making it hard to steer and nearly causing a collision with oncoming traffic.
  • Owners describe the touchscreen glitching and jumping after a software update, followed by shutdowns and automatic braking activating unexpectedly.
  • Some drivers report sudden, violent unintended acceleration while parking, causing damage to structures and other vehicles.
  • A rodent chewed through the fuel line overnight, leaving the truck inoperable and requiring a tow.
  • Drivers describe the vehicle continuing to accelerate on its own when trying to stop, with the brake pedal feeling "squishy."
  • One owner reported an abnormal popping sound while driving at 5,000 miles, with no diagnosis performed.
2025 Jeep Gladiator complaints: complaints filed per month8May 2025Dec 2025Jan 2026Feb 2026Mar 2026May 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2025 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2026 (8).

2025 Jeep Gladiator recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

2025 Jeep Gladiator fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,400
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.

2025 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
2023Good4056621.5
2024Best023218.5
2025Best2015119

All Jeep Gladiator years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Jeep Gladiator reliable?
Relative to other Gladiator model years, the 2025 ranks well, placing 5th out of 6 years with a Complaint Index of 20, well below the 2020 model's index of 100.
What problems does the 2025 Jeep Gladiator have?
NHTSA complaints point mostly to the Electrical System (33% of complaints), followed by Engine and Fuel System issues (20% each), including reports of frozen steering, screen glitches, and unintended acceleration.
Does the 2025 Jeep Gladiator have any recalls?
Yes, one recall covers the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring, which may overheat and cause a fire; owners are advised to park outside away from structures, though it is not a do-not-drive recall.
Should I avoid the 2025 Jeep Gladiator?
No. Among Gladiator model years, 2025 has a "Best" verdict with only 15 complaints and 1 recall, far fewer than 2020 (483 complaints, 7 recalls) or 2021 (290 complaints, 8 recalls).
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Jeep Gladiator?
The 2025 Gladiator gets 19 mpg combined (17 city / 22 highway) per EPA data, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400.

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.