2022 Jeep Gladiator
Common Problems
Ranked from 45 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
5 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.
- 1
Death Wobble at Highway Speeds
16complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe vehicle experiences violent shaking and vibration at highway speeds, particularly after hitting a bump, leading to difficulty in controlling the vehicle.
- 2
Instrument Cluster Failure
8complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe instrument cluster becomes inoperable without warning, often requiring multiple restarts to reset.
$300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V652000
- 3
Vehicle Catching Fire
8complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle catches fire while parked, often originating from the engine bay or under the hood, leading to total loss.
- 4
Steering Lock-up at High Speeds
7complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks up intermittently at higher speeds, typically resolving at lower speeds.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V363000
- 5
Engine Malfunctions Causing Unpredictable Shutdowns
6complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine unexpectedly stalls or shuts down at various speeds, posing a risk of losing control of the vehicle.
$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.