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2024 Jeep Gladiator problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 25 complaints on file for the 2024 Jeep Gladiator — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

25

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

4

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2024 compare to other Gladiator years?

Gladiator NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted631 complaints1969: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints2020: 631 complaints2021: 436 complaints2022: 167 complaints2023: 77 complaints2024: 25 complaints2025: 25 complaints2026: 1 complaints
Gladiator NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Jeep Gladiator problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System624%
Other416%
Steering416%
Engine312%
Transmission28%
Speed Control28%
Brakes28%
Tires & Wheels14%
Driver Assistance14%

Does the 2024 Jeep Gladiator have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

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.

24V652000Electrical SystemSeptember 5, 2024 · 32,863 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I parked at a business and went inside and within 5-10 minutes of being in the business my Gladiator caught fire on the front passenger side under the hood. I was ghosted by Jeep Wave and my only course of action was to go through State Farm. Jeep and State Farm both had fire investigators on the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 24, 2025 · fire

“Our 2024 Jeep Gladiator caught fire under the hood. It is a total loss and my partner was in the vehicle when this happened. He'd just arrived to his destination and was incredibly close to be driving when this happened. This happened by another parked vehicle. This is still under investigation by…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 16, 2025 · fire

“I parked at a business and went inside and within 5-10 minutes of being in the business my Gladiator caught fire on the front passenger side under the hood. I was ghosted by Jeep Wave and my only course of action was to go through State Farm. Jeep and State Farm both had fire investigators on the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · June 24, 2025 · fire

“Our 2024 Jeep Gladiator caught fire under the hood. It is a total loss and my partner was in the vehicle when this happened. He'd just arrived to his destination and was incredibly close to be driving when this happened. This happened by another parked vehicle. This is still under investigation by…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 16, 2025 · fire

“The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while attempting to shift the vehicle into first gear, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated up to approximately 25 MPH without the accelerator pedal being depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · November 20, 2025

2024 Jeep Gladiator — common questions

Is the 2024 Jeep Gladiator reliable?

The record is thin — 25 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2024 Gladiator problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (6 complaints), other (4 complaints), steering (4 complaints).

Does the 2024 Jeep Gladiator have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2024 Jeep Gladiator. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Jeep Gladiator years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Gladiator years to avoid are 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. The cleanest record among Gladiator years belongs to 1970.

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.