Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Jeep Gladiator
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Jeep Gladiator has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 57 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V363000 Park Outside: Power Steering Wiring May Catch Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V652000 Instrument Panel Failure/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V199000 Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V641000 Disabled Reverse Lights and Camera/FMVSS 111 & 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V263000 High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V116000 Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
- Suspension 12 complaints
- Steering 10 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 8 complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
Of the 57 complaints on file, 3 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $16,000–$26,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Jeep Gladiator has a below-average reliability due to recalls involving crucial systems like steering and fuel, along with multiple complaints about the electrical system and suspension. These issues indicate potential for costly repairs over time and highlight the need for vigilant monitoring of vehicle performance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10,000–30,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| Fuel pump | 20,000–50,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | common |
| Steering system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $700–$1,800 | common |
| Suspension system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
| Clutch assembly | 35,000–65,000 miles | $600–$1,700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Battery inspection and replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Loss of engine power
- Unresponsive clutch
- Overheating warning lights
- Dashboard warning errors
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.