2026 JEEP GLADIATOR

2 recalls, 4 complaints

26V531000 Aug 13, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager... Read more
Consequence
A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identi... Read more
844,027 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
26V456000 Jul 16, 2026
WHEELS
Defect Description
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence
Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 05D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN... Read more
641 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 4, 2026
Incident date: Aug 31, 2026
While stopped in active traffic at a red light on August 31, 2026, the vehicle suffered an unexpected, complete electrical failure and sudden total loss of motive power. The digital instrument cluster illuminated a red battery indicator accompanied by an urgent safety alert stating: "Stop Saf... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 29, 2026
Incident date: Jul 28, 2026
The rear hatch clicks like it wants to open but doesn't release the latch to open it and I can't get to the place to release an lower the spare tire which is safety concern to me. Also the driver side seat belt casing broke and doesn't release every time you push button to unlatch it which can cause... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 29, 2026
Incident date: Jul 28, 2026
On or about July 6, 2026, I observed water entering the passenger compartment of my 2024 Volvo XC90 at the right rear interior quarter trim panel, visible on opening the tailgate. I reported this to Volvo Car USA Customer Care by telephone the same day and was told the vehicle would need to be broug... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC May 22, 2026
Incident date: Apr 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 JEEP GLADIATOR

2026 JEEP GLADIATOR PU/CC N/A 4WD

CategoryRating
Frontal Crash 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Rollover Risk 26.7%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningOptional
Lane Departure WarningNot Available

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, JEEP GLADIATOR

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE25014 Opened: Oct 23, 2025
PE, Open , Model Year: 2020
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Failure
The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is opening a Preliminary Evaluation on 2020 Model Year Jeep Gladiators and Wranglers involving a malfunctioning Instrument Panel Clusters (IPC) resulting in the loss of important vehicle metrics and other status information.  ODI has received 89 Vehicle Ow... Read more
PE24024 Opened: Sep 6, 2024
PE, Open , Model Year: 2021
Underhood fires
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 9 Vehicle Owner's Questionnaire (VOQ) reports, 1 Death and Injury report, and multiple field reports alleging incidents of engine compartment fires in model year (MY) 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. The majority of the reports de... Read more

JEEP GLADIATOR - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the JEEP GLADIATOR across all model years (1969, 2026).

39 Total Recalls
1,403 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
48 Reported Crashes
27 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

JEEP GLADIATOR - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 (current) 2 4
2025 1 26 View
2024 2 32 View
2023 6 77 View
2022 8 173 View
2021 8 454 View
2020 7 637 View
1970 1 0 View
1969 2 0 View

Other JEEP Models

Model Recalls Complaints
GRAND CHEROKEE 384 39,569 View
WRANGLER 313 22,084 View
CHEROKEE 297 20,619 View
WAGONEER 96 662 View
LIBERTY 92 11,701 View
COMPASS 53 5,936 View
GRAND WAGONEER 53 298 View
RENEGADE 34 3,433 View