The Lemon Index2022 Jeep Gladiator.
The 2022 Jeep Gladiator is about average by owner complaints: 95 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 98, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 8 recalls, and it gets 19 to 24 mpg combined. It's the best Jeep Gladiator year we track.
About average.
Worst year 2020
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 120 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Jeep Gladiator year. 2022 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 9K to 35K miles on the car (21 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 8
- steering 2026
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.
- electrical 2024
The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail.
- transmission & drivetrain 2023
The rearview camera may fail to display the rearview image and the reverse lights may not illuminate when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Show all 8 recalls
- fuel system, diesel 2023
The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
- transmission & drivetrain 2023
The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
- seat belts 2022
The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.
- fuel system, gasoline 2022
The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
- transmission & drivetrain 2022
The transmission parking wheel may not properly engage with the parking mechanism.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Jeep told dealers about
Jeep sent dealers 458 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- No Start, ABS Module Has No Communication, Stop/Start Inoperative
- Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or…
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenHigh pressure fuel pump failure2023
- ClosedUnderhood fires2024–2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
| Jeep Gladiator DIESEL PU/CC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3400–3900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Instrument panel failure when driving over any small bumps. Randomly turns off while driving. Complete loss of electrical system.
2022 Jeep Gladiator owner · NHTSA complaint 11635379
More owner reports
Main battery and Auxiliary battery died due to electrical issues
NHTSA complaint 11637578
When driving over 55 MPH and hitting a bump, the vehicle intensely and dangerously vibrates and nearly causes me to lose control.
NHTSA complaint 11496796
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Jeep Gladiator reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 98; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Jeep Gladiator year by this measure since 2010 is 2024.
What are the most common 2022 Jeep Gladiator problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (31%), steering (29%) and transmission & drivetrain (19%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Jeep Gladiator have?
8 safety recalls (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Jeep Gladiator get?
19 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2022 Jeep Gladiator problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 9,000 and 35,500 miles. The middle report was at 20,000 miles, from 21 complaints.
Does the 2022 Jeep Gladiator have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 19% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2022 Jeep Gladiator cost in fuel a year?
About $3400 to $3900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Jeep Gladiator have?
3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works