The Lemon Index2025 Jeep Gladiator.
The 2025 Jeep Gladiator has too few complaints to score: 15 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 1 recall, and it gets 19 mpg combined. The best Jeep Gladiator year is 2022.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 15 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Jeep Gladiator year. 2025 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.
Recalls 1
- 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.
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 195 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Drained Battery, Low System Voltage, Battery Not Charging, High System Voltage
- Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
I was turning right and while turning the vehicle froze on me, these included the steering wheel brakes and almost crash into upcoming traffic since it was hard to turn I end up in the upcoming traffic lane
2025 Jeep Gladiator owner · NHTSA complaint 11709485
More owner reports
After getting gas and attempting to turn around in the parking lot the vehicle on its own accord while my foot was holding the brake attempted to speed up like cruise control was taking over on its on
NHTSA complaint 11743390
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Jeep Gladiator reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 15 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2025 Jeep Gladiator problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (27%), speed control (20%) and fuel or ev drive system (20%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Jeep Gladiator have?
1 safety recall (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Jeep Gladiator get?
19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2025 Jeep Gladiator have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2025 Jeep Gladiator cost in fuel a year?
About $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Jeep Gladiator have?
3.6L 6-cyl.
What Jeep Gladiator year is better than the 2025?
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