2025 Jeep Gladiator Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · 15 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Gladiator years
Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Jeep Gladiator. That ranks 6th out of 7 Gladiator model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 27%), typically at around 5,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Jeep Gladiator
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 2025 Jeep Gladiator problems

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

Electrical System4 · ~5,000 mi
Unknown or Other4
Fuel/propulsion System3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Exterior Lighting2
Suspension2 · ~5,000 mi
Air Bags1
Back Over Prevention1
Engine1
Equipment1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System427%5,000——
Unknown or Other427%———
Fuel/propulsion System320%———
Vehicle Speed Control320%———
Exterior Lighting213%———
Suspension213%5,000——
Air Bags17%———
Back Over Prevention17%———
Engine17%———
Equipment17%———
Forward Collision Avoidance17%———
Power Train17%———
Service Brakes17%———
Steering17%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 11 complaints
2025: 4202542026: 11202611

n = 15 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Jeep Gladiator recalls (1)

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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.

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.

Recent owner reports

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

UConnect systems. Have to pull over to reboot infotainment system by opening/closing doors and turning on/off. It does not always work. Can’t read maps, speed, temperature, and radio info. It’s the brains of the vehicle. It’s been worked on by Jeep Dealership 2 different times. Last visit has…

Equipment · received Aug 4, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11754859

I was driving my 2025 jeep gladiator, on several occasions I tried to stop and my jeep didn't want to stop, the jeep wanted to keep accelerating (i was not using cruise control) . I stepped on the brake and it felt "squishy" but did stop the vehicle (it only feels this way when the uncontrolled…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jun 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11745542

2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon X. I have experienced two separate incidents in less than a month where the vehicle accelerated suddenly and violently, while attempting to park in my garage. Both incidents resulted to significant damage to a parked vehicle, and the building structure. Both incidents…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jun 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11745476

After getting gas and attempting to turn around in the parking lot the vehicle on its own accord while my foot was holding the brake attempted to speed up like cruise control was taking over on its on

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jun 11, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11743390

The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal popping sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.

Electrical System · received Jun 11, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11743574

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Jeep Gladiator?

Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Jeep Gladiator?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 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 2025 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.