2022 Jeep Gladiator engine problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Jeep Gladiator — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On July 30, my 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon suffered an extremely dangerous, unexpected complete electrical and engine failure while in operation. The vehicle abruptly shut down without any warning, causing an immediate loss of power steering and power braking. Prior to and during this shutdown…”
filed Aug 5, 2026
“Multiple control modules lost communication due to faulty Can Bus connection behind glove box. Vehicle went into limp mode then forced me to put in park while at red light, essentially disabling vehicle.”
filed Jun 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- High pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stallCampaign 22V767000 · Oct 13, 2022
Related service bulletins
CORE – HEATER
113271 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 7, 2026CORE – HEATER
113270 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 7, 2026BOLT - HEX FLANGE HEAD
112842 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026Check Engine Light (CEL) Illuminated with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Performance Setting In The Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
S2609000009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 15, 2026
Engine problems in other Gladiator years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Gladiator | 3 | 14% |
| 2023 Gladiator | 7 | 13% |
| 2021 Gladiator | 53 | 19% |
| 2020 Gladiator | 45 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Jeep Gladiator
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.