2022 Jeep Gladiator problems and complaints
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The most-reported areas: Steering (36), Electrical System (32), Power Train (21).
Key takeaways
- 120 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 13 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 36 | 30% |
| Electrical System | 32 | 27% |
| Power Train | 21 | 18% |
| Engine | 20 | 17% |
| Suspension | 19 | 16% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | 4/5 | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-09-20
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.
Suspension - filed 2026-09-18
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 per...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-15
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 ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.