2024 Jeep Gladiator Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 24, 2026 · 23 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Gladiator years
Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Jeep Gladiator. That ranks 5th out of 7 Gladiator model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 35%), typically at around 20,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 fires. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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Jeep_Gladiator_(JT) in Stuttgart. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2024 Jeep Gladiator problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System8 · ~20,000 mi
Steering7
Unknown or Other5
Engine3 · ~20,000 mi
Service Brakes3
Power Train2
Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~11,000 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System835%20,000——
Steering730%———
Unknown or Other522%———
Engine313%20,000——
Service Brakes313%———
Power Train29%———
Vehicle Speed Control29%11,000——
Forward Collision Avoidance14%———
Wheels14%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 12 complaints
2025: 112025112026: 12202612

n = 23 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2024 Jeep Gladiator recalls (2)

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Steering:hydraulic power assist:pumpPark outsideJun 4, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V363000 · 1,076,999 vehicles

Problem: 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: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

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.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelSep 5, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V652000 · 32,863 vehicles

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

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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Underhood fires (PE24024) — opened Sep 6, 2024, closed Sep 24, 2026, led to recall 26V363.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

-The power steering pump electrical wiring harness/connector. The vehicle is subject to active Mopar safety Recall 21D (NHTSA Campaign 26v-363) for an un remedied vehicle fire risk caused by high electrical resistance. Yes, the vehicle and affected component are available for inspection upon…

Steering · received Aug 19, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11757850

This happened on a 2024 Jeep Gladiator. When parking I went to set the parking brake and as I pulled the handle I heard a pop and felt the handle release all pressure. With the handle up there was no braking effect. Dealer repaired by hooking the right wheel cable back onto the bracket located…

Service Brakes · received Aug 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11754299

Caught fire while driving

Electrical System · received Jul 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11751259

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Gladiator. Upon research, the contact discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V363000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact had not yet received the notification of the recall but was concerned…

Steering · received Jul 15, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11750519

Factory installed Corning Gorilla Glass became marred and scratched from windshield wiper during rain fall. Glass also developed a crack in the right lower corner of the glass from unknown source (not a stone or road hazard). I requested the repair be covered under the original factory warranty and…

Unknown or Other · received Jul 10, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11749657

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Jeep Gladiator?

Owners most often report electrical system, steering, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 8 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2024 Jeep Gladiator?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2024 Jeep Gladiator a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Gladiator model years, the 2024 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.