First generation (JT)
2022 Jeep Gladiator
The most reported problem on the 2022 Jeep Gladiator is death wobble, with 21 complaints.
- 120owner complaints
- 8recalls
- 5involved a crash
- 20,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 24, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Problem sheets
No single problem on the 2022 Jeep Gladiator has enough owner reports for a sheet of its own yet. The counts below still cover every complaint on file.
Is the 2022 Jeep Gladiator reliable?
The 2022 Jeep Gladiator has 120 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, below the median of 185 for 2022 pickups on this site. Of the 6 Gladiator model years since 2020, it has the 3rd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2021 and 2023
- Complaints ease off across these three model years. Counted per year on the road, the 2021 draws 48, the 2022 24 and the 2023 14.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Death wobble has 21 complaints and suspension has 19, out of 120 in all. Too few of the death wobble reports give a mileage to say when it starts.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 18 of the 120 complaints (15%) report a crash, a fire or an injury. The typical vehicle on this site sits at 6%, so this one runs well above it. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 5 reports mention a crash, 13 mention a fire and 8 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- 8 recalls are on file, but no problem here has enough reports to set against them.
- When owners filed
- Complaints are still climbing. 2025 brought 32, the most of any year so far. So far in 2026, 25 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: steering wheel shakes or the "death wobble", 21 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
120 complaints is 1.5 times fewer than the median 2022 model on this site and 1.5 times fewer than the median 2022 pickup. Among the 3 Gladiator model years here it ranks 3rd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator
Jeep filed 457 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2022 Jeep Gladiator. 22 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Steering wheel shakes or the "death wobble" 1 bulletin · 21 complaints
Drag Link Long Socket FOR STEERING SHIMMY DIAGNOSIS, PLEASE REFERENCE S1819000004 Rev. Q AND 19 - Steering / Diagnosis and Testing (IN SERVICE LIBRARY).
Suspension noise, struts or alignment 3 bulletins · 19 complaints
Shock And Strut Diagnosis And Replacement Guidelines Leaking, noisy, or weak shocks or struts.
Click Noise From Front End While Driving And Or Turning.
1 more on this problem
ROCKER ARM ASSY ROLLER ROCKER Before replacing the intake or exhaust rocker arms due to an abnormal ticking noise, please check that the INTAKE Hydraulic Lash Adjusters are not "collapsed".
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 3 bulletins · 8 complaints
Loss Of Power Steering Assist. U0131 Lost Communication With Electro Hydraulic Power Steering Control Module (EHPS).
U0131-00-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE ?A?. Service Electric Power Steering Message On Cluster.
1 more on this problem
ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING PUMP Prior to replacing this component for damage at the pump electrical connection, please contact FCA redacted content. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
Battery dies or the car will not start 14 bulletins · 7 complaints
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Before replacing bluetooth speaker for not charging or battery is dead, please refer to SOL #S248A000019 - Jeep Bluetooth Speaker Does Not Charge
12 more on this problem
Telematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● B1E21-96 - Backup ...
If the DTC B1E21-96: Backup Battery-Component Internal Failure is active and customer states Popup message will show at the radio: "Battery of Uconnect Box requires service. SOS call and related functions may be unavailable.
Telematics Box Module (TBM) Backup Battery Replacement When DTC B1E21 Is Present echnicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● B1E21-96 - Backup Battery ...
Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub
Drained Battery, Low System Voltage, Battery Not Charging, High System Voltage
Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery From Excessive Radio Current Draw
No Start, Stop Start Inoperative, Battery or Check Engine Light (CEL) Illuminated
No Start, ABS Module Has No Communication, Stop/Start Inoperative
Lithium Ion Batteries Beginning April 1, 2022, a $5,000 penalty will be assessed to dealers who return any visually damaged battery to the supplier. Improper handling of damaged lithium ion batteries can cause property damage, serious injury or even death.
No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
Plus 2 older ones not listed here.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 5 complaints
ESC Light Illuminated. DTC C1252-92 VACUUM PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT And Or P258B ELECTRONIC VACUUM PUMP PERFORMANCE
Complaints filed by year
32 complaints came in 2025. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Underhood fires. Closed sep 24, 2026, led to recall 26V-363.
NHTSA summary
High pressure fuel pump failure. Open, led to recall 24V-957.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2022 Jeep Gladiator
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
Chrysler (FCA US), LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The rearview camera may fail to display the rearview image and the reverse lights may not illuminate when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gear position sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 92A.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The transmission parking wheel may not properly engage with the parking mechanism.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Entire US population are unsold units and will be repaired before they can be sold. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z84.
All 8 recalls on the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
Death wobble, with 21 of the 120 complaints.
At what mileage do 2022 Jeep Gladiator problems start?
Of the 37 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 5,000 miles and half by about 20,000.
Is the 2022 Jeep Gladiator better or worse than the 2021 and 2023?
Counted per year on the road, the 2022 has fewer complaints than the 2021 and more complaints than the 2023: 24 a year against 48 and 14.
How many 2022 Jeep Gladiator complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
18 of them (15%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for death wobble on the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 26V-363. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.