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What can fail
This page covers 6 recalls, 48 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 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.
Suspension and electrical complaints dominate what 2023 Gladiator owners report. On the suspension side, the most frequently described issue is severe front-end vibration at highway speeds, typically around 60 mph after hitting a bump, where the steering wheel and entire front end shake violently. This pattern is widely known among Jeep owners as "death wobble" and shows up across multiple complaints. Electrical complaints center on battery drain, with some owners going through more than one battery in under a year. Powertrain reports are less frequent but include sudden power loss while driving, with at least one owner describing the vehicle cutting out in traffic. A handful of owners also mention the rear glass shattering on its own, though that complaint volume is smaller and doesn't rise to the level of the suspension or electrical patterns.
48
Total Complaints
3
Fire-Related
By System
The 2023 Jeep Gladiator has 6 recalls, the most serious being two separate fire risks: a clutch pressure plate that can overheat and fracture, and a power steering pump with wiring that can overheat and ignite — even with the ignition off and the vehicle parked.
The remaining recalls touch on airbag reliability, fuel delivery, visibility, and instrumentation. A faulty clockspring in the steering column can prevent the driver's airbag from deploying in a crash, removing a key layer of protection exactly when it's needed. On the fuel side, this recall only affects Gladiators equipped with the 3.0L diesel engine: the high-pressure fuel pump can fail and cut power to the engine without warning, leaving the driver without propulsion in traffic. Manual transmission models carry an additional concern where shifting into reverse may cause both the rearview camera and the reverse lights to stop working at the same time, leaving the driver without a rear image and other road users without any indication the vehicle is backing up. Finally, the instrument panel cluster can suffer an internal short and go dark, taking the speedometer and warning lights with it and leaving the driver without basic vehicle status information while driving.
At a glance
What can fail
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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 →
The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when parked with the ignition off.
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.
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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.
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The steering column control module may not be welded correctly, which can prevent the driver's airbag from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module at no charge if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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.
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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.