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At a glance
What can fail
The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when parked with the ignition off.
This page covers 9 recalls, 110 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator.
19 mpg combined
12.4 L/100km
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Steering and powertrain complaints dominate what 2022 Gladiator owners report. The most frequently described steering issue is death wobble, a violent, oscillating shimmy that typically triggers after hitting a pothole or road imperfection at highway speeds, often with no warning lights beforehand. Owners report this happening repeatedly, with some tracing the symptom to the steering damper. On the powertrain side, owners describe clutch failures and loss of propulsion, primarily in manual-transmission trucks. The electrical system rounds out the top three, with owners reporting instrument cluster failures where the display goes dark or stops showing normal driving information. A separate pattern involves the third brake light failing shortly after purchase, which shows up across multiple reports. A smaller number of owners report fuel spilling back out of the filler neck during a fill-up, with the issue persisting even after the fuel filler neck was replaced at a dealer.
110
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
12
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Jeep Gladiator has 9 recalls, the most serious being three separate fire risks: a clutch pressure plate that can fracture and ignite on manual transmission models, an overheating power steering pump wiring harness that can catch fire even with the ignition off, and a high-pressure fuel pump failure on 3.0L diesel models that can stall the engine mid-drive.
Two recalls address rollaway and restraint risks. The automatic transmission's parking mechanism may not fully engage, allowing the vehicle to roll away when left in park. The front seatbelt pretensioners on certain vehicles have a welding defect that can cause them to fail in a crash, leaving occupants with a belt that does not tighten on impact.
On the visibility side, a gear sensor fault on manual transmission models can prevent the rearview camera from displaying and keep the reverse lights from turning on when backing up. The instrument panel cluster can also suffer an internal short and go dark, taking the speedometer and warning lights with it.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when parked with the ignition off.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace affected wiring and parts as needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel cluster may develop an internal short circuit and stop working, causing the display to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The gear sensor may fail, preventing the rearview camera from displaying and the backup lights from turning on when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the gear sensor to restore rearview camera function and backup light operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may not display the image and reverse lights may not turn on when shifting into reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the gear position sensor at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high pressure fuel pump may fail in certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles with 3.0L diesel engines.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and any other necessary fuel system components at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The clutch pressure plate can overheat and crack, potentially affecting manual transmission operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the transmission software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front seat belt retractors contain a micro gas generator with a faulty weld. This defect can prevent the seat belt pretensioner from working properly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high pressure fuel pump may fail, causing the engine to stall without warning.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and inspect and replace other fuel system parts as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission's parking wheel may fail to properly engage with the parking mechanism, which prevents the vehicle from staying in park.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the transmission at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
