Reliable Auto DB

2024 Jeep Gladiator reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Jeep Gladiator over 3 years — 8 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 5 Gladiator years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Pump and Instrument cluster.

2020 Jeep Gladiator
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Complaints

23

Per year

8

Recalls

2

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (8 of 23), then Steering (7) and Engine (3). Those filings include 3 that report a fire.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Gladiator has 56 complaints, 14 per year, and the 2025 has 15 complaints, 8 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Jeep Gladiator. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall steering, hydraulic power assist, pump 2026-06-04 · NHTSA campaign 26V363000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2024-09-05 · NHTSA campaign 24V652000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Remedy Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.

Complaints by component (23 total)

Electrical system
8
Steering
7
Engine
3
Service brakes
3
Powertrain
2
Speed control
2
Forward collision avoidance
1
Wheels
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

3

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

112025122026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "-The power steering pump electrical wiring harness/connector. The vehicle is subject to active Mopar safety Recall 21D (NHTSA Campaign 26v-363) for an un remedied vehicle fire risk caused by high electrical resistance.…"
    Steering, Electrical system · filed 2026-08-19
  • "This happened on a 2024 Jeep Gladiator. When parking I went to set the parking brake and as I pulled the handle I heard a pop and felt the handle release all pressure. With the handle up there was no braking effect.…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-08-02
  • "Caught fire while driving"
    Steering, Electrical system · filed 2026-07-18
  • "The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Gladiator. Upon research, the contact discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V363000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.…"
    Steering · filed 2026-07-15
  • "Factory installed Corning Gorilla Glass became marred and scratched from windshield wiper during rain fall. Glass also developed a crack in the right lower corner of the glass from unknown source (not a stone or road…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-07-10

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Gladiator four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Four-wheel drive 16 21 18 MPG $3600
Gladiator four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 17 22 19 MPG $3400

Specs and fitment

JT generation, 2020–present
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)
Towing capacity 7,650 lbs

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Jeep Gladiator reliable?

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Jeep Gladiator over 3 years — 8 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 5 Gladiator years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Pump and Instrument cluster.

What are common problems with a 2024 Jeep Gladiator?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (8 of 23), then Steering (7) and Engine (3). Those filings include 3 that report a fire.

Is the 2024 Jeep Gladiator more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Gladiator has 56 complaints, 14 per year, and the 2025 has 15 complaints, 8 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Jeep Gladiator been recalled?

The 2024 Jeep Gladiator has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Jeep Gladiator?

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 2024 Jeep Gladiator with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Jeep Gladiator get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Jeep Gladiator is 18.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.