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2024 Jeep Gladiator

Buyable, but go in with open eyes: this car has specific known issues to check before money changes hands.

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18 owner complaints · 2 recalls · data verified July 11, 2026 · source: NHTSA

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Why caution?

Has a "park it / park outside" recall, the most serious kind. Verify the fix was done before buying.

Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.

The math, shown

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Complaint volume (40%)100
Severity (30%)84
Recall load (20%)84
Trend (10%)60

The road ahead

What breaks on a 2024 Jeep Gladiator, plotted where owners report it happening.

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Also reported (mileage varies): Electrical system (6)

Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.

Electrical system

33%

6 complaints · 6 in the last 2 years

Electrical Fire Recall / NOT FIXED / Dealers and Jeep refuse to repair as there is no repair for it. Afraid to park this at home/work. Currently no signs other than st…

Steering

22%

4 complaints · 4 in the last 2 years

My 2024 Jeep Gladiator is subject to Recall 21D (NHTSA 26V-363). The recall warns of a fire risk while parked due to overheating of an electrical connection. Owners ha…

Engine

17%

3 complaints · 3 in the last 2 years

I. Dash lights go on and off intermittently 2. If you bump the gear shift lightly it comes out of gear.

Brakes

11%

2 complaints · 2 in the last 2 years

My 2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave has an ongoing brake issue that persists despite inspections by multiple dealerships. When starting the vehicle in the morning, the brake…

Recalls (2)

Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.

Park itSteering · 26V363000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.

Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.

Electrical System · 24V652000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.

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The fine print: this verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the 2024 Jeep Gladiator as a model, not for any individual car. A well-maintained example of an “Avoid” can outlast a neglected “Buy”. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.