2025 Jeep Gladiator Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2025 Jeep Gladiator has 15 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 20, and 1 recall, but its verdict is capped at Caution because that recall involves a park-outside fire risk in the steering system. It ranks 5th worst out of 6 model years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #5 of 6 Gladiator years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 15
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 22 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2025 Jeep Gladiator problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System5 (33%)
- Other5 (33%)
- Engine3 (20%)
- Fuel System3 (20%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (13%)
- Airbags1 (7%)
- Brakes1 (7%)
- Steering1 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Electrical system faults cause the vehicle to freeze up mid-turn, making steering and braking hard to control.
- Infotainment screens glitch and jump after an automatic software update, sometimes accompanied by unexpected automatic braking.
- Sudden, violent unintended acceleration was reported while parking, causing property damage in two separate incidents.
- Fuel system problems include a rodent-damaged fuel line that left the truck inoperable and a case of unintended acceleration that continued even while braking.
- Recessed headlight housings pack with snow, blocking light output and reducing visibility.
- One owner reported an abnormal popping sound while driving at 5,000 miles, with no diagnosis performed.
2025 Jeep Gladiator recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Jeep Gladiator reliable?
- NHTSA lists 15 complaints and a complaint index of 20 for the 2025 Gladiator, which is low compared to other years of this model. However, its verdict is Caution because of a steering-related recall that requires parking outside.
- What is the top problem area for the 2025 Jeep Gladiator?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 5 of 15 complaints, or 33% of the total, with a median failure mileage of 5,000 miles.
- Does the 2025 Jeep Gladiator have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (26V363000) covers the electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring, which may overheat and cause a fire. It is a park-outside recall, not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2025 Gladiator compare to other years?
- The 2025 model ranks 5th worst out of 6 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 20 versus 100 for the highest, 2020, and 0 for 2024.