Jeep Gladiator Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Jeep Gladiator across 5 model years. The 2021 model year has the most (41). The words owners use most often: “death wobble” (43% of reports).
- 106suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 90%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Death wobble: mentioned in 46 of 106 complaints (43%)
- Front end: mentioned in 25 of 106 complaints (24%)
- Shaking steering: mentioned in 8 of 106 complaints (8%)
- Small bump: mentioned in 7 of 106 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 27 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 106 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Jeep Gladiator suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Gladiator | 2 | 13% | 5,000 |
| 2023 Gladiator | 12 | 21% | 53,000 |
| 2022 Gladiator | 19 | 16% | 35,000 |
| 2021 Gladiator | 41 | 14% | 28,000 |
| 2020 Gladiator | 32 | 7% | 5,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the Jeep Gladiator. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle went into the death wobble. During the failure, the front end of the vehicle was shaking and vibrating severely, and the steering wheel was difficult to control. The four tires were…
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH on uneven road surfaces, the vehicle experienced violent shaking in the front end and the steering wheel. The contact stated that the vibration reoccurred while depressing the brake pedal and ceased…
I am experiencing the "Jeep Death Wobble" which occurs intermittently after hitting any road imperfections i.e. uneven road surface connections, potholes, or rumble strips, causing a violent and sudden shaking of the steering wheel at highway speeds. I feel like the wheels are going to fall off it…
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.
Vehicle has been in the shop at 17,000 miles and had a complete transfer case, front and rear output shafts and rear Danna 44 (Max Tow) replaced in November of 2025. In June of 2025 vehicle has been in another shop for the same issues that occurred before these driveline repairs for three weeks…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Gladiators have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 106 owner complaints about suspension for the Jeep Gladiator. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Gladiator suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Jeep Gladiator?
The most frequent phrase is “death wobble”, in 46 of 106 complaints, followed by “front end” (25).
Other Jeep Gladiator problems
- Steering problems (329)
- Electrical System problems (289)
- Power Train problems (158)
- Engine problems (130)
See all Jeep Gladiator problems.