Is the Jeep Gladiator Reliable?

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

71/100
Good

Reliability Score

20
Total Recalls
647
Owner Complaints
20
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Jeep Gladiator Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026Not enough data
202503
80
Excellent
202417
88
Excellent
2023431
74
Good
20225851
67
Good
2021419011
63
Fair
202063318
56
Fair

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

How the Gladiator Compares to Similar Vehicles

Jeep Gladiator71/100
Truck Category Average65/100

The Gladiator scores 6 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
173
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
115
POWER TRAIN
67
SUSPENSION
59
ENGINE
50
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
34

Based on 647 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jeep Gladiator reliable?+

The Jeep Gladiator scores 71/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 7 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 20 recall campaigns and 647 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Gladiator is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2024 Gladiator achieved the highest reliability score of 88/100 with 1 recall and 7 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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