Midsize pickups · JT generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 2 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $22,935 to own, including $7,277 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Jeep Gladiator.
Reliability
2/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$7,277
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$10,737
19 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$27,779
$24,445 – $31,112, estimate
Recalls
8
on record
Owner complaints
292
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
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.
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."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116. The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
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Of the years we rate, the 2024 scores best (34/100) and the 2020 worst (0/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 34/100 |
| 2023 | 24/100 |
| 2022 | 12/100 |
| 2021 | 2/100 |
| 2020 | 0/100 |
Yes. It scores 2 out of 100, among the least reliable midsize pickups of 2015–2024.
It scores 2 out of 100 against other midsize pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 292 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $7,277 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $22,935 over 5 years: $4,921 in lost value, $7,277 in repairs and $10,737 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $27,779 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2024 scores best (34/100) and the 2020 worst (0/100).
8 recalls on record with NHTSA.