The best and worst Jeep Gladiator years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Jeep Gladiators old enough to judge (2019–2022), the 2019 and 2022 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2020 has the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2020 Jeep Gladiator · 62.2 per 10,000 sold (2.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 56,794 miles; then tie rods, linkage, shaft and column.
Years with the fewest complaints
2019 Jeep Gladiator · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
2022 Jeep Gladiator · 14.9 per 10,000 sold (0.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 35,800 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Jeep Gladiator year: 23.6 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Jeep Gladiator?
Among Jeep Gladiators old enough to judge (2019–2022), the 2020 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 62.2, about 2.6× a typical Jeep Gladiator year.
What is the best year for the Jeep Gladiator?
The 2019 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Jeep Gladiators from 2019–2022: 0.0, against 23.6 for a typical year. The 2022 is also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator?
The most-reported problem on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator is body control and other modules, typically around 56,794 miles.
Why aren't the newest Jeep Gladiator years ranked?
The 2023–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.