Jeep Gladiator ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2020–2025)
Side-by-side AutoScores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Jeep Gladiator we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Gladiator across generations.
Average AutoScore
75/100
Best Year
2021 Jeep Gladiator
Score 78
Weakest Year
2022 Jeep Gladiator
Score 68
Every Jeep Gladiator Ranked
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A supremely capable off-roader with unique charms, but prepare for the occasional electrical gremlin and diligently monitor steering components.
Top risks: Electrical System & Infotainment · Steering & Suspension Components · EcoDiesel Emissions System
A uniquely capable adventure vehicle that demands owner engagement and acceptance of its characteristic eccentricities.
Top risks: Electrical & Infotainment · Powertrain Software · Body & Interior Quality
A highly capable and unique truck that demands a proactive owner willing to embrace its rugged character and specific maintenance needs.
Top risks: Electrical System & Infotainment · Steering & Suspension Components · Engine Oil Cooler Housing
A fun, unique off-roader with a bed, but expect some common, potentially costly quirks.
Top risks: Steering & Suspension · Electrical & Infotainment · Body & Interior Integrity
A unique adventure machine, but be prepared for typical Jeep idiosyncrasies and a proactive maintenance approach.
Top risks: Electrical Systems · Body & Interior Integrity · Steering & Suspension Components
A truly unique and capable vehicle, but ownership requires tolerance for its quirks and a commitment to meticulous maintenance.
Top risks: Electrical & Infotainment · Steering & Suspension Components · Powertrain Software & Sensors
Problems That Follow the Gladiator Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Steering & Suspension Components
Appears in 4 model years · 67% of generations
Electrical & Infotainment
Appears in 3 model years · 50% of generations
Body & Interior Integrity
Appears in 2 model years · 33% of generations
Electrical System & Infotainment
Appears in 2 model years · 33% of generations
Gladiator vs. the Competition
Head-to-head reliability comparisons with the Gladiator's main rivals.
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