Jeep Gladiator years to avoid and best years
Newer Jeep Gladiator years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2020 has the most complaints per year, at 72 (483 complaints). 2020 through 2021 are in that same range. From 2022 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 8 (from 23 complaints), 2023 at 14 (from 56 complaints), and 2022 at 21 (from 120 complaints). The Jeep Gladiator 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, 137 of 483 complaints name Steering.
Data as of .
2024
2023
2022
2025–26
Jeep Gladiator reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Jeep Gladiator. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 19 |
| 2025 → Too early | 8 | 15 | 1 | Fuel and propulsion system | 19 |
| 2024 → Fewest | 8 | 23 | 2 | Steering, Electrical system | 18.5 |
| 2023 → Fewest | 14 | 56 | 6 | Fuel and propulsion system | 21.5 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 21 | 120 | 8 | Steering | 21.5 |
| 2021 → | 57 | 290 | 8 | Steering | 21.5 |
| 2020 → Most | 72 | 483 | 7 | Steering | 19 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Pickup
- Oil
- 0W-20 (3.6L Pentastar); 5W-30 (3.0L EcoDiesel where equipped) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/75R17 to 255/70R18 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 21V028000. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture. Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash. FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Gladiator years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 8 (from 23 complaints), 2023 at 14 (from 56 complaints), and 2022 at 21 (from 120 complaints).
Which Jeep Gladiator year has the most owner complaints?
2020 has the most complaints per year, at 72 (483 complaints). 2020 through 2021 are in that same range. On the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, 137 of 483 complaints name Steering.
How do Jeep Gladiator owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Jeep Gladiator years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2022 on, complaints per year fall.
Which Jeep Gladiator years are too early to compare?
The Jeep Gladiator 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does a Gladiator take?
Viscosity and capacity depend on engine and model year; use the generation specs here and confirm in the owner’s manual.
When did the Jeep Gladiator return for the US market?
The JT-generation Gladiator begins with the 2020 model year on this site.
What tire sizes does a Jeep Gladiator use?
Common US fits run about 245/75R17 to 255/70R18 depending on trim.