2022 Jeep Gladiator power train problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Jeep Gladiator — 18% 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
- Rearview camera may fail to display the rearview image and the reverse lights may not…Campaign 23V641000 · Sep 18, 2023
- Clutch pressure plate may overheat and fractureCampaign 23V116000 · Feb 23, 2023
- Transmission parking wheel may not properly engage with the parking mechanismCampaign 22V639000 · Aug 25, 2022
Power Train problems in other Gladiator years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Gladiator | 2 | 9% |
| 2023 Gladiator | 8 | 15% |
| 2021 Gladiator | 68 | 24% |
| 2020 Gladiator | 53 | 11% |
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.