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2022 Jeep Gladiator problems

Owners filed 120 complaints about the 2022 Jeep Gladiator with NHTSA between May 2022 and Sep 2026. The most-cited component is steering (36).

Complaints
120
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
5
Reported by owners
Fires
13
Reported by owners
Injuries
8
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Steering36
  2. Electrical system32
  3. Power train21
  4. Engine20
  5. Suspension19
  6. Fuel/propulsion system8
  7. Exterior lighting7
  8. Vehicle speed control5
  9. Service brakes4
  10. Air bags4
  11. Fuel system, diesel3
  12. Wheels2
  13. Parking brake1
  14. Lane departure1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20228
202329
202426
202532
202625

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Steering

36 reports1 crash3 fires1 related recall
“Experiencing death wobble at over 50 mph. Very dangerous on a roadway where you are required to go over that speed. Brought to shop, explained steering dampener is leaking and driver side tie rod is loose causing vibration at higher rates of speed.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 20, 2026SteeringODI 11765653

Electrical system

32 reports8 fires1 related recall
“On July 30, my 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon suffered an extremely dangerous, unexpected complete electrical and engine failure while in operation. The vehicle abruptly shut down without any warning, causing an immediate loss of power steering and power braking. Prior to and during this shutdown, diagnostic codes associated with lost communication were triggered, (Lost Communication with Transmission Control Module). A total loss of vehicle power and primary control systems while driving presents a severe, unacceptable safety hazard that places passengers and surrounding traffic at immediate risk of a high-speed collision or severe injury. Given that this model has low mileage (approximately 23,000 miles) and is under factory warranty, a catastrophic system shutdown like this indicates a critical safety defect within the electrical or powertrain control modules. I strongly urge the NHTSA to formally document and investigate this life-threatening defect to ensure manufacturer accountability and prevent potential accidents.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 5, 2026Power train, Electrical system, EngineODI 11754898

Power train

21 reports3 related recalls
“Multiple control modules lost communication due to faulty Can Bus connection behind glove box. Vehicle went into limp mode then forced me to put in park while at red light, essentially disabling vehicle.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 10, 2026Power train, Electrical system, EngineODI 11743129

Engine

20 reports7 fires
“The camshaft went out, along with the rocker arms, cam phasers, there is a box on the passenger side wheel well that goes out and will not allow the truck to shift or go into park. There is now something wrong with the automatic start/stop as the light continues to be on in the dash. Things started to go out as soon as the warranty expired… The truck has 80kmi. We fix one problem only for more to pop up. We purchased the jeep brand new and everything since it has had one problem after another.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 27, 2025Power train, Electrical system, EngineODI 11707286

Suspension

19 reports1 crash
“The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle went into the death wobble. During the failure, the front end of the vehicle was shaking and vibrating severely, and the steering wheel was difficult to control. The four tires were replaced, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that front drag links and steering dampeners needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 35,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 18, 2026SuspensionODI 11765324

Fuel/propulsion system

8 reports
“The DPF system has failed upon numerous occasions. This model is a 2022 they only made these diesels for 3 years in the gladiator and discontinued them I assume for reasons stated above. The issues is not resolved and continues to happen. It should have a recall and the government put these standards on these vehicles and should be responsible for removing the dpf system and deleting the problem it restricts the engine not allowing it to run smoothly.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 15, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11764379
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.