Question 1

Is the Jeep GLADIATOR reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Jeep GLADIATOR has 1,348 total NHTSA complaints across 6 model years. The most reliable years are 2025 (23 complaints), 2024 (23 complaints). Years to avoid: 2020 (630 complaints), 2021 (433 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Jeep GLADIATOR should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2020, 2021 Jeep GLADIATOR. The 2020 model has the most complaints (630) with the top issue being STEERING.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Jeep GLADIATOR?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Jeep GLADIATOR are 2025 (23 complaints), 2024 (23 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2025	23	I was driving my 2025 jeep gladiator I just got o...	Above Average
2024	23	Our 2024 Jeep Gladiator caught fire under the hood...	Above Average
2023	72	Was driving and my vehicle came up and said I had ...	Average
2022	167	When driving over 55 MPH and hitting a bump, the v...	Average
2021	433	STEERING IS LOOSE AND IS DIFFICULT TO STAY IN LANE...	Below Average
2020	630	DRIFTS/WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD AT HIGHWAY SPEED....	Avoid This Year

Jeep GLADIATOR — All Years

Jeep GLADIATOR — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid