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Jeep Gladiator VIN Check

NHTSA holds 983 owner complaints on the Jeep Gladiator from 258 production runs; the worst run has 21, the typical one 3.8.

NHTSA complaint records · 983 complaints · 258 runs · 2020–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Gladiator run is 1C6JJTBG4ML (2021 builds) with 21 complaints, 5.5× the typical run. Steering problems make up 28% of reports; 2020 is the worst model year at 9.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for Gladiator model years 2020–2026.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Jeep Gladiator has 258 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 10% of every Gladiator complaint on file.

FIG.01·Jeep Gladiator — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
1C6JJTBG4ML••••••202121——
1C6HJTAG7LL••••••20202021
1C6JJTBGXLL••••••202018—1
1C6JJTBG7LL••••••202018——
1C6JJTBG6LL••••••202017—1
1C6HJTAG0LL••••••202016——
1C6JJTBG4LL••••••2020161—
1C6HJTFG2LL••••••202015—1
1C6JJTBG0LL••••••202014——
1C6HJTAG4LL••••••202014——
1C6JJTBG8LL••••••202014——
1C6HJTAG3LL••••••202014——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 246 Gladiator runs has 14 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 222 Gladiator VINs so far, most often 2026, 2025, 2021 builds; 10 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Jeep Gladiator the gap between build years is 2.7×: a 2020 car draws 9.3 complaints per run, a 2021 one 3.5.

FIG.02·Jeep Gladiator — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20251.415112
20241.32318—
20231.65636—
20222.1118565
20213.5288837
20209.34815211
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2020 at 9.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2024 at 1.3. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 28% of everything Jeep Gladiator owners report: Steering, 329 of 983 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Jeep Gladiator — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Steering32956
Electrical System285114
Power Train15424
Engine127214
Suspension1054—
Unknown Or Other8549
Service Brakes489—
Fuel/propulsion System48—2
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 18 recall campaigns on the Jeep Gladiator; the 6 below cover build years 2020 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Jeep Gladiator — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
26V363000Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump2021–2025
24V652000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel2020–2024
23V116000Power Train:clutch Assembly2020–2023
23V263000Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump2021–2023
23V641000Power Train:manual Transmission2022–2023
22V767000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump2021–2022
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

26V363000 was opened in 2026 on cars built from 2021: 5 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 983 reports on the Jeep Gladiator, 2.5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Jeep Gladiator — complaint severity
OutcomeJeep GladiatorAll vehicles
Complaints filed9831,115,966
Involved a crash25 (2.5%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire30 (3.1%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported2258,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 57% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Jeep Gladiator share of that is 983 complaints over 258 runs, 0.09% of everything on record.

Everything on the Jeep Gladiator
Recalls34 campaignsFuel economy24 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems991 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices1,167 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2020–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Jeep Gladiator VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 983 NHTSA complaints from 258 Gladiator runs and 18 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Gladiator production run has the most complaints?

1C6JJTBG4ML, a 2021 build, with 21 complaints. The typical Gladiator run has 3.8.

Which Gladiator years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2020 is heaviest at 9.3 complaints per run and 2024 lightest at 1.3.

How many Gladiator complaints involve a crash?

2.5% of 983 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 30 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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