2022 Jeep Gladiator Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 17%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,350miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, 17% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,350 miles. 7 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle caught fire while parked unassisted in our driveway. It was trying to start itself while on fire pulling itself into our porch setting it on fire. Fire dept put house and vehicle out. Total loss on vehicle. Vehicle is available for inspection. Fire appears to have stated on passenger side under hood.”
NHTSA complaint #11640205, filed 2025-02“Not just not repair for faulty fuel pump as they continue to mfg vehicles but has electrical issues going to limp mode without warning causing dangerous issues driving with no power and lack of operational system. Stellantis refuses to honor warranty or repair. Asked me to fix issues myself. A 50k vehicle I can't use and pay $900 per month.”
NHTSA complaint #11542527, filed 2023-09“My 2022 Jeep GLADIATOR SPRT STARTED ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY,SAID VEHICLE HAD’nt been driven in 4days , the fire and police departments were dispatched to put out said fire . My jeep was a total lost . I have the police report in hand .”
NHTSA complaint #11642770, filed 2025-02“The camshaft went out, along with the rocker arms, cam phasers, there is a box on the passenger side wheel well that goes out and will not allow the truck to shift or go into park. There is now something wrong with the automatic start/stop as the light continues to be on in the dash. Things started to go out as soon as the warranty expired… The truck has 80kmi. We fix one problem only for more to pop up. We purchased the jeep brand new and everything since it has had one problem after another.”
NHTSA complaint #11707286, filed 2025-12“Component Affected: Engine – Camshaft and Rocker Arms Summary of the Problem: My 2022 Jeep Gladiator experienced a failure of the camshaft and rocker arms due to scoring on the camshaft. This issue occurred at approximately 52,000 miles. The vehicle is currently inoperable (on and off flashing check engine light) Dealership gave me the vehicle back to drive while awating parts for repair. The required components are on national backorder with an estimated delay of over 4 weeks, leaving me without a functioning/safe vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11665756, filed 2025-06Related recalls
- 22V767000Oct 13, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The…Covers: Jeep Gladiator 2021–2022, Wrangler 2020–2022, Ram 1500 2020–2022
Related service bulletins
- 11035078Jul 7, 2026CORE – HEATER
- 11035077Jul 7, 2026CORE – HEATER
- 11034335Jun 18, 2026Bolt - hex flange head
- 11034345Jun 15, 2026Check Engine Light (CEL) Illuminated with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Performance Setting In The Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
- 11031449Apr 17, 2026Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of…
- 11030229Mar 21, 2026Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of…
- 11025028Oct 21, 2025Engine Oil Leak
- 11023618Sep 24, 2025Data collection required for all 2020-2026MY vehicles with 3.6L PSU engines during any of their first 3 engine oil changes. This data collection is applicable to all vehicle with…
- 11021043Jul 26, 2025Engine Rattle Noise
- 11020858Jul 15, 2025Module - engine controller
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Jeep Gladiator
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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