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Jeep · Trucks · 2023
Jeep Gladiator 4WD
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33 complaints
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specs.g_fuel_economy
specs.city_mpg16
specs.highway_mpg23
specs.combined_mpg19
specs.annual_fuel_cost$3550
specs.ghg_score4 / 10
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specs.engine_size3.6 L
specs.cylinders6
specs.fuel_typeRegular
specs.transmissionManual 6-spd
specs.drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
CO₂476 g/mi
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specs.vehicle_classStandard Pickup Trucks 4×4

specs.data_sourced_from FuelEconomy.gov (specs.energy_dept)

product.complaints_section33 total
JEEP GLADIATOR 2023 STEERING
high
The vehicle suffered a catastrophic, systemic high-speed CAN C data bus loop collapse (Diagnostic Trouble Code U0002-00 "Bus Off"), resulting in an immediate, total loss of communication across almost all primary factory control modules—including the Body Control Module (BCM), Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Transmission Control Module (TCM), and ABS gateway. The vehicle is completely immobilized. This specific network data loop shares an exact architectural footprint and physical circuit link with the high-current electrical defects targeted under active, open Federal Safety Recall Campaign 21D (NHTSA Campaign 21V-363) for this VIN. The franchise dealership (Jacksonville CJDR) is actively using cosmetic visual framing of secondary aftermarket accessories to avoid executing baseline electrical isolation of this factory defect. Furthermore, the facility is demanding a predatory, upfront out-of-pocket retail diagnostic fee of $1,188.15 "to start" before they will address the network crash. This extortionate pricing barrier is being used to actively block a consumer from accessing a mandatory federal safety campaign remedy on a compromised, high-risk circuit. Official factory wiTECH 2 diagnostic screenshots confirming the complete vehicle network blackout are attached to this file.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
JEEP GLADIATOR 2023 WHEELS
low
Jeep Death Wobble. Going 60, hit a bump and then the entire front end of Jeep started jumping back and forth so badly, I thought the Jeep was coming completely apart and I was going to crash. Applying the brakes didn't help, the steering seemed out of control, I was terrified and felt like I was going to lose going to lose control of the vehicle or crash into an oncoming vehicle! Thank God I didn't! I just had to wait till the vehicle slowed down and it eventually it stopped. This is now the 3rd time it happened in the passed week.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
JEEP GLADIATOR 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
medium
Back glass shattered spontaneously. It is on Jeep website that it is know to be a manufacturer of defect. Dodge/Jeep will not repair or offer any assistance. It's a 2023 Jeep gladiator milage is under 30,000 miles. It garage kept and only driven 1 day a week and sometimes not even that.
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
JEEP GLADIATOR 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
low
The battery keeps draining. It’s done it twice in 1 year, 2 different batteries
NHTSAUSFeb 2026Source →
JEEP GLADIATOR 2023 FIRERELATED
critical
The contact owned a 2023 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on a private road, but turned on, a fuel odor was detected inside the cabin. No warning light was illuminated. A few minutes later, the engine compartment on the passenger side caught fire. The contact's husband and their pets were able to safely exit the vehicle without injury. The vehicle burned to the ground. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. A fire department report was filed. The insurance company was notified of the failure, but had not yet declared the vehicle totaled. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE24024 (Steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
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status.certifiedstatus.safe6 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 89. 8 data points. v3 scoring.
status.uncertainstatus.certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
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