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2023 Jeep Gladiator Recalls and Problems

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 56 owner complaints for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator.

One recall for this model year tells owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired: Steering, park outside (26V-363). Check your VIN below to see whether yours is affected.

6Safety recalls
56Owner complaints
0Complaints citing a crash
3Complaints citing a fire

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Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026

Recalled components: steering, electrical system, air bags, powertrain, and 1 more. Most-reported area: electrical system (15 complaints, 27%).

6 safety recalls for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator

Do-not-drive and park-outside recalls first, then newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.

Steering

Jun 4, 2026

hydraulic power assist · pump

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: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles.

NHTSA listing: GLADIATOR. Jeep campaign 21D.

Electrical system

Sep 5, 2024

instrument cluster/panel

  • Fails federal standard 101 (controls and displays)
  • NHTSA 24V-652
  • 32,863 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: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

NHTSA listing: GLADIATOR. Jeep campaign 30B.

Air bags

Mar 14, 2024

frontal · driver clockspring/spiral cassette

  • Fails federal standard 208 (occupant crash protection)
  • NHTSA 24V-199
  • 38,164 vehicles

The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles.

NHTSA listing: GLADIATOR. Components: Air bags: frontal, driver clockspring/spiral cassette; Steering: column. Jeep campaign 14B,33B,34B,35B,36B.

Powertrain

Sep 18, 2023

manual transmission

  • Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility)
  • NHTSA 23V-641
  • 6,298 vehicles

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: A disabled rearview image can decrease the driver's visibility of the rear view, and disabled reverse lights may not alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission.

NHTSA listing: GLADIATOR. Jeep campaign 92A.

Diesel fuel system

Apr 13, 2023

delivery · fuel pump

0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.

NHTSA listing: GLADIATOR. Jeep campaign 01A.

Powertrain

Feb 23, 2023

clutch assembly

The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Risk: 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.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions.

NHTSA listing: GLADIATOR. Jeep campaign 19A.

Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

The areas named in the 56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Gladiator. NHTSA does not verify complaints.

A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.

Jeep Gladiator recalls and complaints by model year

The highlighted bars are the 2023 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2020 Gladiator drew the most (215) and the 2023 drew 42.

Owner complaints

2023: 56 complaints

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Owner complaints by model year, Jeep Gladiator
Model yearComplaints
2020483
2021290
2022120
202356
202423
202515
20263

Safety recalls

2023: 6 recalls

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Safety recalls by model year, Jeep Gladiator
Model yearRecalls
20207
20218
20228
20236
20242
20251
20262

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

Tested versionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Jeep Gladiator DIESEL PU/CC 4WD
Rollover risk 26.7%
Not ratedNot ratedNot rated
Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD
Rollover risk 26.7%
Not ratedNot rated

Questions

What are the most common 2023 Gladiator problems?

The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: electrical system (15), suspension (12), steering (10). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.

How do I check if my Gladiator has an open recall?

Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Jeep dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
  • NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
  • NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
  • NHTSA model names covered: GLADIATOR.

Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.