The Lemon Index2023 Jeep Gladiator.
The 2023 Jeep Gladiator is so far better than average by owner complaints: 57 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 74, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 19 to 24 mpg combined. The best Jeep Gladiator year is 2022.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 57 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Jeep Gladiator year. 2023 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 1K to 60K miles on the car (7 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 6
- 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.
- airbags 2024
The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.
Show all 6 recalls
- 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.
- fuel system, diesel 2023
The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
- transmission & drivetrain 2023
The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
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 378 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- No Start, Stop Start Inoperative, Battery or Check Engine Light (CEL) Illuminated
- Squeak Noise From Dash Area When Turning The Steering Wheel
- Mil-On/Check Engine Lamp-On with DTC P06DD set in the powertrain control module (PCM)
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- 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
The battery keeps draining. Itâs done it twice in 1 year, 2 different batteries
2023 Jeep Gladiator owner · NHTSA complaint 11718041
More owner reports
Merging on to the Interstate when noticed all the gauges were not working. No speedometer, tach, information center completely black. Checked all fuses and nothing
NHTSA complaint 11633047
Quick answers
Is the 2023 Jeep Gladiator reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.4× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 74; 100 is average). The best Jeep Gladiator year by this measure since 2010 is 2024.
What are the most common 2023 Jeep Gladiator problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (26%), suspension (21%) and steering (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Jeep Gladiator have?
6 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 2023 Jeep Gladiator get?
19 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2023 Jeep Gladiator have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 14% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2023 Jeep Gladiator cost in fuel a year?
About $3400 to $3900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Jeep Gladiator have?
3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Jeep Gladiator year is better than the 2023?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2021 and 2020.
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