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2022 Jeep Gladiator steering problems

The 2022 Jeep Gladiator has 33 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 20% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

33

Steering complaints

20%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

Gladiator steering complaints by model year181 complaints2020: 181 complaints2021: 91 complaints2022: 33 complaints2023: 10 complaints2024: 4 complaints2025: 1 complaints
Gladiator steering complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

26V363000SteeringJune 4, 2026 · 1,076,999 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts, 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.

What owners report

Steering on jeep is very loose on cold mornings. It gets very wobbly and unable to control above 40mg. You have to be super careful when driving. Took it to the dealership and they said I would need to contact jeep wave as it’s a known issue with “ death wobble “. This jeep is a 2022 with…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · April 1, 2023 · crash

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2022 Jeep Gladiator have?

NHTSA has 33 complaints about the 2022 Jeep Gladiator steering — 20% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 26V363000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.