2022 Jeep Gladiator Diesel
Common Problems
Ranked from 44 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
7 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Steering Lock-up at High Speeds
11complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks up completely while changing lanes or accelerating, typically resolving at lower speeds.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Death Wobble at Highway Speeds
9complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe vehicle experiences violent shaking and steering wheel vibration at highway speeds, leading to loss of control.
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Instrument Panel Failure
8complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe instrument panel becomes inoperable, often without warning, leading to loss of critical safety information.
$300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Vehicle Catching Fire
6complaintsSafety riskOtherThe vehicle catches fire while parked, often without warning, leading to total loss of the vehicle.
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Fuel System Issues Leading to Engine Stall
5complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel system failures cause engine stalls, especially during high-speed driving, posing a safety risk.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Fuel Spillage During Refueling
4complaintsLow severityOtherFuel spills back out of the fuel filler during refueling, posing a potential fire hazard.
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Electrical System Issues Leading to Engine Shutdown
3complaintsHigh severityElectricalUnexpected engine shutdowns occur, often without warning, leading to loss of power and potential accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.