Reliable Auto DB

2025 Jeep Gladiator reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2025 Jeep Gladiator holds 15 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 8 per year. It is too early to rank against other Gladiator years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Pump.

2020 Jeep Gladiator
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Complaints

15

Per year

8

Recalls

1

Years on the road

2

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (4 of 15), then Fuel and propulsion system (3) and Speed control (3). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2024 and 2026

The 2024 Gladiator has 23 complaints, 8 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

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 2025 Jeep Gladiator. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

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.

Complaints by component (15 total)

Electrical system
4
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Speed control
3
Exterior lighting
2
Suspension
2
Air bags
1
Back-over prevention
1
Engine
1
Equipment
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Powertrain
1
Service brakes
1
Steering
1
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Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

42025112026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "UConnect systems. Have to pull over to reboot infotainment system by opening/closing doors and turning on/off. It does not always work. Can’t read maps, speed, temperature, and radio info. It’s the brains of the…"
    Equipment · filed 2026-08-04
  • "I was driving my 2025 jeep gladiator, on several occasions I tried to stop and my jeep didn't want to stop, the jeep wanted to keep accelerating (i was not using cruise control) . I stepped on the brake and it felt…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-06-22
  • "2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon X. I have experienced two separate incidents in less than a month where the vehicle accelerated suddenly and violently, while attempting to park in my garage. Both incidents resulted to…"
    Speed control, Unknown or other, Back-over prevention · filed 2026-06-21
  • "The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal popping sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…"
    Suspension, Electrical system · filed 2026-06-11
  • "After getting gas and attempting to turn around in the parking lot the vehicle on its own accord while my foot was holding the brake attempted to speed up like cruise control was taking over on its on"
    Speed control, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-06-11

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2025 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD Not rated 4 stars 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 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 2025 Jeep Gladiator reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2025 Jeep Gladiator holds 15 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 8 per year. It is too early to rank against other Gladiator years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Pump.

What are common problems with a 2025 Jeep Gladiator?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (4 of 15), then Fuel and propulsion system (3) and Speed control (3). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2025 Jeep Gladiator more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2024 Gladiator has 23 complaints, 8 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

Has the 2025 Jeep Gladiator been recalled?

The 2025 Jeep Gladiator has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Jeep Gladiator?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2025 Jeep Gladiator with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2025 Jeep Gladiator get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Jeep Gladiator is 19 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.