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2022 Jeep Gladiator Diesel
Common Problems

Ranked from 44 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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Low
1 problem on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

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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  1. 1

    Steering Lock-up at High Speeds

    11complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering wheel locks up completely while changing lanes or accelerating, typically resolving at lower speeds.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 16 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Death Wobble at Highway Speeds

    9complaints
    High severitySteering

    The vehicle experiences violent shaking and steering wheel vibration at highway speeds, leading to loss of control.

  3. 3

    Instrument Panel Failure

    8complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The instrument panel becomes inoperable, often without warning, leading to loss of critical safety information.

    $300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 13 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Vehicle Catching Fire

    6complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The vehicle catches fire while parked, often without warning, leading to total loss of the vehicle.

  5. 5

    Fuel System Issues Leading to Engine Stall

    5complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Fuel system failures cause engine stalls, especially during high-speed driving, posing a safety risk.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Fuel Spillage During Refueling

    4complaints
    Low severityOther

    Fuel spills back out of the fuel filler during refueling, posing a potential fire hazard.

  7. 7

    Electrical System Issues Leading to Engine Shutdown

    3complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Unexpected engine shutdowns occur, often without warning, leading to loss of power and potential accidents.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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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.