10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,207 miles

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problem #32

Oct 032024

Gladiator

  • miles
The instrument cluster panel is blank. unable to see mileage, gas level, Speed or anything the instrument cluster will tell us. We ran out of gas on the highway because we cannot see the level. We cannot see how fast we are going. I cannot see the mileage. I cannot read any warnings if there are any to tell me what may be wrong with the vehicle. It is a serious safety hazard. It was brought into Planet Jeep in Franklin Ma for a 30B recall and they told me when I got there there was no fix for the problem at this time. nothing appears. there are no warnings because it does not work it is blank.

- Bellingham, MA, USA

problem #31

Sep 162024

Gladiator

  • miles
Small driver information screen between tach and speedometer went black, I don't know how much gas, mileage or any vehicle info.

- Nokomis, FL, USA

problem #30

Sep 242024

Gladiator

  • 51,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact stated that the instrument panel appeared blank, no warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.

- Minneapolis, KS, USA

problem #29

Sep 162024

Gladiator

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel went blank. Upon investigation, the contact discovered an email that was received for NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V652000 (Electrical System). The contact called two dealers and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

- Nokomis, FL, USA

problem #28

Sep 152024

Gladiator

  • miles
I was under the hood of my vehicle changing air/oil filters and oil yesterday. I noticed several wires had the insulation melted off. I found the ODI Resume Investigation: PE24024 for underhood vehicle fires regarding Jeep and thought this might be exactly what is being investigated. I took pictures. If this site doesn't allow uploading pictures I can be contacted for them.

- Sumter, SC, USA

problem #27

Sep 052024

Gladiator

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that the instrument cluster was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with internal failure of the instrument cluster. The dealer determined that instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V652000 (Electrical System); because the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

- Thomasville, NC, USA

problem #26

Sep 102024

Gladiator

  • miles
Driving on hwy at 55 miles per hours complete power loss. No engine no electrical. I was able to coast to stop but was not able to activate hazards. I had just had the aux battery for auto start stop replaced by lithia Jeep dealer in corpus Christi

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #25

Jan 152021

Gladiator

  • miles
The back up camera freezes and the radio freezes. It won-??t turn off until you turn the jeep off and start it up again. The camera will stay frozen with a blue screen I have tons of documented videos but unfortunately this program won-??t allow uploads of videos.

- Canton, GA, USA

problem #24

Nov 262023

Gladiator

  • miles
My clutch stopped working and was repaired under 19A recall. Now I am getting serv 4WD notices, my vehicle has gone limp and unknown fluid leaked the day after repaired. Vehicle has been in the shop over 5 times since clutch stopped working 26 Nov 2023. Consistently breaking down or getting service light failures.

- Stafford, VA, USA

problem #23

Aug 062023

Gladiator

  • miles
My entire Electrical system failed, the engine wouldnt start, the warning flashers would not work, the vehicle wouldnt go into neutral to be pushed. So I was blocking an intersection for about 2 hrs waiting on a tow truck to tow it to the nearest dealership. The dealership was unable to reproduce the problem just wants to replace the end result of a 150 amp fuse block blown at $400 for a $50 part. I attached what was actually going on with the vehicle in PDF format I researched on Gladiator forum and Jeep Garage forums and found this is a problem for many jeep models with the dual battery system but nobody had an answer as to why it happens other than something shorted out.

- New Smyrna Beach , FL, USA

problem #22

Aug 012022

Gladiator

  • miles
I have had my vehicle in for the same problem at least 6 times, since August of 2022. The battery keeps dying. This is a know problem with this model. If it is not started for more than one day it will not start. The dealerships have replaced the batteries, main and auxiliary, multiple times, they have replaced the cable and wires, connectors and alternator. It still happens and no aftermarket parts have been installed related to the electrical system. I am missing two of the receipts to upload at the moment.

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #21

Apr 222023

Gladiator

  • miles
4/21. Check Engine Light Shifter locked in place. Lost Power Steering. Started out as CHECK ENGINE Light then added ABS light. I Cleared it. Week later, Friday, 4/21. Check Engine Light 4/22 - Saturday AM, Drive to Goodwill and landfill While in 18 truck line at landfill, I put in PARK, Trans locked itself in PARK. Radio and Speedo Blipped. Then Orange Check Engine light, Orange ABS light, two Orange Traction Control lights. Orange Service 4WD light. Service Shifter Message, RED Brake light n dash. There was another ABS Message, but I failed to get it. Turned off engine, I restarted and was able to get in gear, NO POWEER STEERING. Got through line. Drove home with all check lights and no power steering. Engine and Trans Temps were good, oil pressure was good, Battery showing 14.1 while driving. At home, scanned for codes. In this order U0121 U1110 U1120 U11BC U12AB P057C (Brake Pedal Sensor Circuit Low) U11BF U0001 High Speed Can Communication Bus P0000

- Middletown, DE, USA

problem #20

May 222023

Gladiator

  • miles
Lost Power Steering, 5/22/2023. 4 Orange Check lights came on. 1)Tried to start the car remotely, with secondary key. No start. 2)Tried again standing next to it. No start. 3)Got in and pushed brake and started car. All the same check lights came on that did 4/19. Engine, ABS and 4WD. Maybe another Shifter warning. 4)Pulled out of driveway with ? the error lights on. Lost power steering 100 yards in the neighborhood. 5)U Turn with no PS, back to house, let it sit all day till 3PM while waiting for towing. Did not scan, Did not disconnect battery. 3PM, Came home from work, started the car with remote. Only 1 check engine light and now power steering is back. Delivered to Jeep Dealer, Hetrick Jeep Dodge, Elton, MD. by tow truck.

- Middletown, DE, USA

problem #19

Feb 102023

Gladiator

  • miles
While I was driving on the freeway, suddenly all of my warning lights came on and my windshield wipers and the power steering went out. It was very difficult to pull over with the power steering out and stop. This is the second time this has occurred in 6 months. The first time this happened I had it towed to the dealer, they found nothing wrong but when I went to pick it up it happened again before I left the dealer. The service manager kept it and they ran more codes and thought they resolved the problem, but the same thing happened again when I went to pick it up. Finally, they gave me a loaner vehicle and after a month the Gladiator was finally fixed. The dealer said it was a defective wiring harness. Now the same problem is back. This is a serious safety issue due to the power steering going put and locking up the steering wheel. I have read many, many complaints from other Jeep Gladiator owners of the same issue.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #18

Jan 112023

Gladiator

  • miles
While driving on a main road, in a rural area, the "Electronic Stability Control Maintenance" alert was enabled. It was a cold January morning and approximately 35 degrees at 9am. My tire pressure alerts were also activated and I presumed that the Stability Control alert was due to a potential flat tire, not just a cold morning pressure imbalance, which happens frequently when there are drastic swings in temperature. Less than a minute later, the "Electronic Throttle Control Maintenance Required" alert flashed and I lost the ability to accelerate. I was in an area that was going uphill and no shoulder. Due to my momentum, I was able to get halfway up the hill and pull over into a residential driveway. I shut the car off, waited a minute and turned it back on. I attempted to pull back onto the road and noticed that a) I could still not accelerate and b) There was a large oil truck barreling up the hill and I would be a potential hazard and accident if I pulled in front of it. I then began to notice that smoke was billowing from under the hood. I turned back into the residential driveway and immediately shut off the vehicle and called for roadside assistance. The vehicle was taken by flatbed to the nearest dealership to be diagnosed. They ended up determining that there was moisture in the oil and claimed that it was common in this model year. They flushed the systems and gave me an oil change, which was was due for anyhow. The dealership kept the vehicle overnight and said they wanted to assess how it would perform in cold temperatures before returning my vehicle. I am very concerned that this is happening so soon. It is the first new vehicle I have ever purchased for myself and I do not take it off-road and live 10 miles from work, travelling on rural roads and recreational highway travel three-four times a year.

- Buskirk, NY, USA

problem #17

Jan 062023

Gladiator

  • miles
The ESS/Auto Start/Stop system is unavailable rendering the remote start for cold weather unavailable. This issue also effects the reliability of the battery and electrical supply as a whole potentially leading to unexpected engine stoppages and stranding due to a no start scenario. The issue is widespread and well documented among 2018-Current Jeep Rangler models as well as 2020-Current Jeep Gladiator models. Causes are reported by dealers ranging from premature failure of the start/stop auxiliary battery to TPM/distribution box failures. My vehicle has experienced this issue twice with the first occurrence shortly after purchase. With many of the effected vehicles reaching the end of their warranty period, the number of vehicles circulating on highways will increase creating a safety hazard. Further, the failure of this system may create an EPA compliance issue as the ESS/Auto Start/Stop system is required equipment to meet EPA fuel economy standards for the fleet.

- Oak Grove, MN, USA

problem #16

Dec 042022

Gladiator

  • miles
I recently purchased this vehicle used, while driving the lights go off and the vehicle shuts off while moving. Not displaying any warning indicators at the time. Luckily vehicle is a manual, so I have been able to coast to a stop safely. Situation could be very dangerous. Once off the vehicle will go dead and won't restart. After a few moments vehicle will restart until the problem occurs again without warning. Jeep/chrysler has obvious issues with this vehicle and has not done any recalls. Even though they have documented occurrences with similar vehicles.

- Crystal River, FL, USA

problem #15

Oct 152022

Gladiator

  • miles
Jeep turns off/power off/ dies when driving any speed. I was driving in freeway 60+mph and it just died. I took to dealer on january 2022 and took 2 weeks to figure out a electrical? wiring? hardness was bad. It was good until now October 2022. It died again like the first time. Only way to power it up is getting a battery jump. This is same issue as the first time. It was not cheap and I seen online that alot of other gladiators are having same issue.im about to take it again to dealer this week

- La Puente , CA, USA

problem #14

Jul 282022

Gladiator

  • miles
I have been having problems with my steering 17 thousand miles after I bought this 56k dollar jeep. sometimes the steering wheel locks to the left or to the right when pulling out of parking lots.than it also pulls to the left in the high way. My motor mounts also are not good any more because they make noise and my motor rocks back and forth.The shock absorbers all 4 also need replacement. This jeep is steering and handling is very unstable and I don-??t feel safe driving it. My starter needs replacement for the 3rd time. my gas consumption is 10 miles to the gallon!!!!my day running lights don-??t turn on and this issue with lights and electrical problems been with this jeep since 7k miles after I bought! If you leave this jeep on you can take the keys with you it some one can just drive off no keys necessary. my speakers are sounding scratchy for a long time and no repairs to this yet. 35k miles driven, my jeep has been at the dealership for several times getting all kinds of repairs.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #13

Jul 182022

Gladiator

  • miles
I need help with the service shifter message, the truck get un drivable after this message blinks three times, is so annoying bc you loose power steering control and the truck don-??t go up to 3000 rpm, please fix these Issues

- Houston, TX, USA

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