Jeep Gladiator Reliability Problems

Gladiator owners have made 5 complaints over 2 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 1st in overall reliability out of 9 Jeep models, with plenty of steering concerns.

The Most Common Gladiator Problem

A list of some of the most common issues Gladiator owners have to deal with.

  1. Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect

    Make room, death wobble. You're not the only terrible Jeep suspension problem out there. Consider the electronic sway bar disconnect system that's great until you drive through a puddle and fry the system's electronics. …

    Continue reading article "Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect" A red circle highlights the sway bar disconnect system on the bottom front of a Jeep hoisted up on lifts.

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    We know there's more problems than this. Let us know which one you'd like to see us cover next.

    Continue A red circle highlights the sway bar disconnect system on the bottom front of a Jeep hoisted up on lifts.

What Gladiator Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

Gladiator Generations

The Gladiator has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 1st generation (2020–2020).

Gladiator Key Numbers

  1. 5 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 17 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 2 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

Gladiator Class-Action Lawsuits

The Gladiator has been named as a class vehicle in the following lawsuits.

  • Partially dismissed

    Flores, et al., v. FCA US LLC

    1. Partially dismissed

      The judge ruled the plaintiffs lack standing to bring claims on behalf of a nationwide class of vehicle owners, therefore nationwide class action allegations are dismissed.

    2. Case Filed

      A Jeep sway bar lawsuit alleges the electronic disconnect fails and forces the owner to drive their Jeep or Ram vehicle on highways and roads without the sway bar, creating dangerous driving conditions.

    Problem
    Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect
    Class Vehicles
    • 2007-2017 Wrangler Rubicon (JK)
    • 2007-2017 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (JKU)
    • 2018-2020 Wrangler Rubicon (JL)
    • 2018-2020 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (JLU)
    • 2020 Gladiator Rubicon
    Class Members
    California,Michigan,New Jersey,New York and Texas owners and lessees
    Location
    Michigan

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