2026 Jeep Gladiator problems and complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Jeep Gladiator. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (1), Unknown Or Other (1), Engine (1).
Key takeaways
- 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 33% |
| Engine | 1 | 33% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2026 Jeep Gladiator
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 JEEP GLADIATOR PU/CC N/A 4WD | Not rated | 4/5 | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-04
While stopped in active traffic at a red light on August 31, 2026, the vehicle suffered an unexpected, complete electrical failure and sudden total loss of motive power. The digital instrument cluster illuminated a red battery indicator accompanied by an urgent safety alert stating: "Stop Safely / Vehicle Will S...
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-07-29
My husband parked this car in my driveway at 8:15 pm. Our security cameras show a spark under the car at 8:35. By 8:42 the front half of the car was completely engulfed in flames. The front half of the car is totally burned.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-05-22
This vehicle suffered a sudden; catastrophic hydraulic brake fluid leak and complete system failure shortly after a service visit with only 700 miles total on the new vehicle. Hours prior to the failure, Lindsay Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Manassas, VA (where the vehicle was purchased new, earlier that month) performed ...
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More for the 2026 Jeep Gladiator
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.