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2025 Jeep Gladiator: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2025 Jeep Gladiator — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most truck.
Owners filed 14 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 81% of 2025 trucks. Electrical System leads the reports (14%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2025 trucks, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
14
Reports to NHTSA, 2025
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
19
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 81% of 2025 trucks
The bar is this car's percentile among 2025 trucks by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (14% of 14 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (14%).
+ 1 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 14 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11716012, ODI 11706757.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
SteeringApr 2026 · 26V363000Details +Close −
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.
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.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2025 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladiator 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 17 | 22 | 19 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2025 Jeep Gladiator: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2025 Jeep Gladiator?
Owners filed 14 NHTSA complaints about the 2025 Jeep Gladiator — fewer complaints than 81% of comparable 2025 trucks, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2025 Jeep Gladiator?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (14% of complaints) and fuel/propulsion system (14%).
How many recalls does the 2025 Jeep Gladiator have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2025 Jeep Gladiator, covering components such as steering. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Jeep Gladiator get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Jeep Gladiator at 19 mpg combined.