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All cars · Jeep Gladiator · 2024

2024 Jeep Gladiator. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index57100 = average car
Complaints23NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold42,123U.S. model year
Per 100K sold55complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spd4WD17 / 22 / 19Regular$3,300
3.6L 6-cylManual 6-spd4WD16 / 21 / 18Regular$3,450

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical35%
Steering30%
Engine13%
Brakes13%
Speed control9%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2303001

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 26V363000 Jun 2026 Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. 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.

    Risk. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle

  • 24V652000 Sep 2024 Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

    Risk. An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedUnderhood fires20242026

Manufacturer communications 276

Jeep filed 276 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Suspected engine coolant leak
  • "Loss Of Power Steering Assist
  • Check Engine Lamp (CEL) is on, Cluster Message to Service the Shifter

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalNot Available

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
202121820989,712Steering
2022989577,855Electrical
2023745755,188Electrical
2024572342,123Electrical
2025–1556,790Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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