2023 Jeep Gladiator problems and complaints
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Jeep Gladiator. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (15), Suspension (12), Steering (10).
Key takeaways
- 56 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 | 27% |
| Suspension | 12 | 21% |
| Steering | 10 | 18% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 14% |
| Power Train | 8 | 14% |
| Engine | 7 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 7% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 4% |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | 4/5 | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-09-11
I believe it is the blend door actuator, the heat when on defrost automatically switched between hot to ice cold which fogs up windows and causes other issues. Brought the vehicle in for for the current recall along with service on this, and this was not looked at. When the temp changes the A/C is turned off and temp i...
Engine - filed 2026-06-24
5800 miles, the engine failed due to a connecting rod failure. Chrysler replaced the engine at no cost. Oil changes were done at the year mark as the mileage limit was not reached. Dealership indicates they replace several 3.6 engines a month for warranty failures Castle Rock Jeep, Castle rock Colorado.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-06-24
Parking brake would not hold vehicle on hill. When the handle was released, a metalic clinking noise was heard. Castle rock jeep dealership said all was fine. Upon my inspection, I found the parking brake cable connection under teh center console was no longer connected. The cable was reconnected, and the cable w...
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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.