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2022 Jeep

Gladiator 4WD

Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Jeep Gladiator: best and worst years
2022 Jeep Gladiator 4WD
2022 photodeathpallie325CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
476 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
217 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
137 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
4,751 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Recalls
8
Owner complaints
110
Reported injuries
7

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STEERING20%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18%
  • POWER TRAIN12%
  • ENGINE11%
  • SUSPENSION11%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 162 total.

Jeep Gladiator: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE24024Openopened Sep 6, 2024STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

    Underhood fires

  • EA23001Openopened Mar 17, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    High pressure fuel pump failure

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

347 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM111834

    SENSOR – KNOCK

  • May 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM111833

    SENSOR – KNOCK

  • May 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-208-26 REV. A

    Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until the vehicle undergoes a full key cycle.

  • May 7, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-208-26

    Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until the vehicle undergoes a full key cycle

  • Apr 17, 2026POWER TRAIN18-007-26 REV B

    Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire (Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating). ● P0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfire (Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating). ● P0303 - Cylinder 3 Misfire (Active or Stored status set during cold start catalys

  • Mar 27, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYS2623000018

    Wind Noise From Hard Top Freedom Panels Near Rear View Mirror While Driving.

  • Mar 21, 2026ENGINE18-044-26

    Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0111-00 - Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Range Performance Bank 1. (In Active or Stored status) ● P0071-00 - Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Performance. (In Active or Stored status) ● P0072-00 - Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit "A" Low. (In Active or Stor

  • Mar 17, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16C Combo REV2

    Emissions Recall 16C - Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator Lamp - Dealer Notification (Revision 2)

  • and 339 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.