Is the Jeep Gladiator Reliable?

20202026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

73/100
Good

Reliability Score

13
Total Recalls
702
Owner Complaints
21
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Jeep Gladiator Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026Not enough data
20250131
74
Good
2024115
81
Excellent
2023235
84
Excellent
20224921
73
Good
2021420711
61
Fair
202023408
65
Good

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Gladiator Compares to Similar Vehicles

Jeep Gladiator73/100
Truck Category Average65/100

The Gladiator scores 8 points above the average truck — a strong result.

Known Jeep Gladiator Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

STEERING
181
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
131
POWER TRAIN
74
SUSPENSION
61
ENGINE
52
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
37

Based on 702 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jeep Gladiator reliable?+

The Jeep Gladiator scores 73/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 7 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 13 recall campaigns and 702 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Gladiator is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2023 Gladiator achieved the highest reliability score of 84/100 with 2 recalls and 35 complaints.

How many miles does a Gladiator last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Jeep Gladiator owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Gladiator will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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