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Active NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from structures until repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.
Jeep · Large Pickup truck

2022 Jeep Gladiator

Gas Diesel
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
50 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical 8
Complaints5 crash · 13 fire · 8 injured reported 120
Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 24 mpg
2027202620252024202320222021

The 2022 Jeep Gladiator is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel large pickup truck with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Gladiator EcoDiesel 4WD, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 120 complaints, most often about the steering.

Jeep Gladiator — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Jeep Gladiator · Photo: Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitCompare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPTorqueMPG combSeatsCargo (2nd row)Wheels
SportGas4WD—285 hp260 lb-ft19 mpg535.5 cu-ft17 in
OverlandGas4WD—285 hp260 lb-ft19 mpg535.5 cu-ft18 in
MojaveGas4WD—285 hp260 lb-ft19 mpg535.5 cu-ft17 in
RubiconGas4WD—285 hp260 lb-ft19 mpg535.5 cu-ft17 in

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Gladiator 4WDGas4WD3.6L 6-cyl162319$3,550
Gladiator 4WDGas4WD3.6L 6-cyl172219$3,550
Gladiator EcoDiesel 4WDDiesel4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo222824$4,000
Gladiator Rubic EcoDiesel 4WDDiesel4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo212724$4,000

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 44851, 44896, 44897, 44898.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Gladiator 4WD5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Gladiator 4WD7 / 10California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Gladiator EcoDiesel 4WD, Gladiator Rubic EcoDiesel 4WD1 / 10California LEV-III LEV160 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 160All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

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Recalls (8)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Steering

21D
Park outside 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 1
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V363000 reported Jun 4, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Electrical System

30B
32,863 vehicles 68% reported repaired
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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V652000 reported Sep 5, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Power Train

92A
6,298 vehicles 78% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US), LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. 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. 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V641000 reported Sep 18, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Fuel System, Diesel

01A
45,832 vehicles 85% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L 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. 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V263000 reported Apr 13, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Power Train

19A
69,201 vehicles 74% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. 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. 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V116000 reported Feb 23, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Seat Belts

Z95
2,802 vehicles 82% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure. Risk A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V766000 reported Oct 13, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

Z96
60,413 vehicles 84% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall. Risk An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V767000 reported Oct 13, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Power Train

Z84
11 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The transmission parking wheel may not properly engage with the parking mechanism. Risk A malfunctioning parking mechanism may result in the loss of the 'park' position, including vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Entire US population are unsold units and will be repaired before they can be sold. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z84.
Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V639000 reported Aug 25, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump — Underhood fires closed

On September 6, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24024 to investigate allegations of engine compartment fires in model year 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. Most reports described fires starting on the front passenger side of the engine compartment while the vehicle was turned off, with several originating specifically at the electrohydraulic power steering pump's electrical connector. Following the opening of the investigation, ODI sent an information request letter to the vehicle manufacturer to assess the cause, scope, and frequency of the alleged defect. Additionally, ODI continued to receive reports of vehicle fires with a li

Opened Sep 6, 2024 · closed Sep 24, 2026 · action PE24024 · the investigation’s page →

Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump — High pressure fuel pump failure open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-021 on October 14, 2021, to investigate incidents alleging a stall/loss of motive power as a result of high-pressure fuel pump failures in certain model year (MY) 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy duty trucks equipped with 6.7L Cummins turbodiesel engines. During the investigation, ODI sought to determine if the related defect allegation was limited in scope to the recalled population. After review of information request response materials from both FCA and BMW, NHTSA determined that sufficient information to identify a comprehensive recall population could not be produced by FCA and BMW. During the investigation FCA filed re

Opened Mar 17, 2023 · action EA23001 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Gladiator

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2022 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Jeep publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
120complaints filed

5 involved a crash · 13 a fire · 8 injuries · 0 deaths reported

17 per 10,000 built · Jeep reported 72,236 Gladiator built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2022: 8 · 2023: 29 · 2024: 26 · 2025: 32 · 2026: 25

Most-cited components

Steering 36
Electrical System 33
Power Train 21
Engine 20
Suspension 19
Fuel/Propulsion System 11

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

I have an open recall for my jeep. Have been advised of the issue in April. It is now June and there is still no parts/fix identified for the hazard. In this case the clutch of the vehicle can cause a fire- which to mean seems to be a significant breach of safety. The issue can appear with or without warning.
Power Train Jun 2, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11525058
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and slowed the vehicle; however, the ABS, traction control, 4-wheel drive, and stability control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering.
Electrical System at 14,000 miles May 23, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11523470
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V263000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Fuel/Propulsion System May 4, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11520414
Steering on jeep is very loose on cold mornings. It gets very wobbly and unable to control above 40mg. You have to be super careful when driving. Took it to the dealership and they said I would need to contact jeep wave as it’s a known issue with “ death wobble “. This jeep is a 2022 with zero modifications and has the crazy wobble
Steering Apr 24, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11518708
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the horn, windshield wipers, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated and flashing. The vehicle turned on and off until the battery drained.
Engine at 16,700 miles Mar 14, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11511705
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while approaching a stop sign and attempting to place his foot on the brake pedal, the contact’s foot became caught between the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal.
Vehicle Speed Control at 135 miles Jan 30, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11504485

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Jeep itself: 15 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 2 killed, 17 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 21 per 100,000 built. Every Gladiator model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 20k

miles, typically

Half the 21 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 14,000 and 35,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

Too few readings for a curve — the 21 on file: 5 under 10k, 4 10k–20k, 4 20k–30k, 6 30k–40k, 1 40k–50k, 1 60k–70k.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
PU/CC 4WDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★☆☆27%
PU/CC 4WDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★☆☆27%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 21 filings by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

15 more in this page’s JSON.

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Stellantis warranty extension (117) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 458
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-09-30
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 430 service bulletins, 21 warranty extensions, 6 others

Most often about: Electrical System, Engine, Structure, Power Train, Equipment.

  • S2621000004 Service bulletin
    2026-09-30 · Power Train
  • The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn Transmission Output Shaft Splines (850RE Transmission Only)
  • 114746 Service bulletin
    2026-09-24 · Steering
  • SOCKET - DRAG LINK INNER
  • 114745 Service bulletin
    2026-09-24 · Steering
  • SOCKET - DRAG LINK INNER
  • 9100900 Service bulletin
    2026-09-08 · Structure — Body
  • Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
  • 114045 Warranty extension
    2026-08-12 · Structure — Body
  • ID-25-11 Rev. C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
  • 114044 Warranty extension
    2026-08-12 · Structure — Body
  • D-25-15 Rev. C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
  • 16C Combo Rev3 Warranty extension
    2026-08-06 · Electrical System
  • EMISSION RECALL – NORTH AMERICA Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp 16C The instrument panel cluster on about 32,587 of the above vehicles may have an inoperable check engine/malfunction indicator lamp (CEL/MIL). (JT) vehicles: CEL/MIL and cargo lamp indicator function are swapped. (JL) vehicles: CEL/MIL will not turn on. The CEL/MIL in and of itself will not affect emissions. Howe
  • 113271 Service bulletin
    2026-07-07 · Engine
  • CORE – HEATER

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0032Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train5 bulletins
P0403
P0403 on Jeep →		A fault in the exhaust gas recirculation control circuit.Exterior Lighting · Headlight assembly →5 bulletins
P2100
P2100 on Jeep →		An open circuit in the electronic throttle actuator motor.Engine5 bulletins
P0038Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train4 bulletins
P00FD
P00FD on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Air Bags4 bulletins
P0513
P0513 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
P0562
P0562 on Jeep →		System voltage is below the operating range.Air Bags · Alternator →4 bulletins
P26F3Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Air Bags4 bulletins
P0052Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train3 bulletins
P08A6
P08A6 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →3 bulletins
P206D
P206D on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Equipment3 bulletins
B1E21
B1E21 on Jeep →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2022 Jeep Gladiator failed the emissions check on 2.1% of first inspections — higher than the 1.7% for every 2022 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.8% (every 2022 vehicle: 1.4%).

New York inspections 2.1%

failed emissions

1,574 initial inspections of 1,540 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2022 GladiatorEvery 2022 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check2.1%1.7%1,572
Failed the safety inspection1.8%1.4%1,574
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.06%0.18%1,574
Miles driven a year9,78610,455odometer at inspection
Average odometer41,95044,815odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2022 vehicle” is every 2022 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Gladiator by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A 0 0 19 mpg2026 B 2 3 19 mpg2025 B 1 15 Park outside2024 B 2 23 Park outside2023 F 6 57 Park outside2022 this page F 8 120 Park outside2021 F 8 292 Park outside

Common questions about the 2022 Gladiator

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2022 Jeep Gladiator have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 8 recall campaigns for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, 2 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 26V363000, covering Steering. There is an active park outside advisory — act on it before driving. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it F (50/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?

Across the 4 EPA-rated configurations of the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, the best EPA combined figure is 24 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?

Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, most often about steering, electrical system, power train. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 13 a fire, 8 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?

The EPA smog rating for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator runs 1 to 7 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III LEV160, California LEV-III SULEV30, California LEV-III ULEV70, Federal Tier 3 Bin 160, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?

The manufacturer has filed 458 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, most often covering electrical system, engine, structure. The most recent is dated 2026-09-30. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2022 Jeep Gladiator do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2022 Jeep Gladiator failed the emissions check on 2.1% of first inspections — higher than the 1.7% for every 2022 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.8% (every 2022 vehicle: 1.4%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations4 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates4 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls8NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints120NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings2 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins458NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations2NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment4 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

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Other years The 2027 Gladiator The Gladiator model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Lineup Every 2022 model on file, by price Each 2022 nameplate whose press kit we hold, ranked by the maker's announced starting MSRP — this one among them.Recalls Every Jeep recall on file All campaigns filed against Jeep vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Gladiator by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

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Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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