Half of all complaints arrive by 2 years of age, so 45.2% land after the 3-year basic warranty ends. The system owners report most is Steering, with 329 complaints, typically at 1.7 years.
Jeep Gladiator years to avoid — and the best ones
| Model year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Enough history? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 11 | too new | |
| 2024 | 23 | 18 | too new | |
| 2023 | 56 | 36 | too new | |
| 2022 | 118 | 56 | too new | |
| 2021 | 288 | 83 | too new | |
| 2020 | 481 | 52 | yes |
When it starts to break
| Age at failure | Complaints | Running total | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 years | 22.8% | covered | |
| 1 year | 39.7% | covered | |
| 2 years | 54.8% | covered | |
| 3 years | 68.1% | you pay | |
| 4 years | 81.7% | you pay | |
| 5 years | 97.1% | you pay | |
| 6 years | 100% | you pay |
Basic warranty on this car is 3 years / 36,000 miles. Only 54.8% of reported failures happen inside it — the remaining 45.2% come out of the owner's pocket. Powertrain cover (5 years / 60,000 miles) reaches further, but it only covers the engine and transmission, which account for about 29% of the complaints here.
What actually fails — and at what age
On the Jeep Gladiator, the early trouble is Steering and Electrical System — reported at around 1.7 years, so a car still under warranty is the one to check for it.
| System | Complaints | Typical age | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1.7 yrs | 5 | 6 | |
| Electrical System | 3.5 yrs | 1 | 14 | |
| Power Train | 2.2 yrs | 2 | 4 | |
| Engine | 1.9 yrs | 2 | 14 | |
| Suspension | 1.6 yrs | 4 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 2.3 yrs | 4 | 9 | |
| Service Brakes | 1.7 yrs | 9 | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 yrs | — | 2 |
What else in this class
6 models share the Gladiator's vehicle class. Per production run, the Toyota Tundra draws 2.81, the Tesla Cybertruck 8.05 and the Nissan Titan 4.16, against 3.81 for the Gladiator.
| Same class as the Gladiator | Complaints on record | Recall campaigns | Years built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tundra | 242 | 1995–2026 | |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 16 | 2024–2026 | |
| Nissan Titan | 116 | 2002–2026 | |
| Chevrolet SS | 24 | 2014–2026 | |
| Honda Ridgeline | 151 | 2006–2026 | |
| Rivian R1T | 37 | 2022–2026 |
The table shows totals on record; the rates per production run are in the sentence above.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Jeep Gladiator reliable?
By complaints per production run it is worse than typical: 3.81 against 3.73 for the average car, and in the middle of its class rivals.
When do Gladiator problems usually start?
Half of all complaints arrive by 2 years of age. The most reported system is Steering, typically at 1.7 years, followed by Electrical System.
Will the warranty cover Gladiator problems?
Mostly yes: basic cover is 3 years / 36,000 miles, and 54.8% of reported failures fall inside it. Powertrain cover lasts longer, but engine and transmission make up about 29% of the complaints here.
Is the Gladiator more reliable than the Toyota Tundra?
No: 3.81 complaints per production run for the Gladiator against 2.81 for the Toyota Tundra.
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