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SteeringPart report

2022 Jeep Gladiator Steering Problems

Complaints
36about this part
Share
30%of 120 total for the year
Median mileage
20,900miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, 30% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,900 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 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.

“Violent side-to-side movement of the front end “Death wobble” when driving over a bump at a certain speed. This is my 2nd Jeep, but my 2013 Wrangler also had the same issue. From my experience, this is a consistent issue with Wranglers / Gladiators that should be investigated and / or addressed with free repairs or extended warranties.”

NHTSA complaint #11646020, filed 2025-03

“Power steering failed without warning whilst driving at highway speed on i26, no warnings nor warning lights displayed. Vehicle remained operable, whilst difficult to steer I continued to next exit. As I slowed to a stop the power steering suddenly functioned again. This could lead to a fatal accident if this loss of power steering were to happen in a curve as the steering is exceedingly heavy without.”

NHTSA complaint #11720087, filed 2026-02

“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

“At highway speed the front suspension and steering wheel begin to shake violently after hitting a bump. This happens between 65 and 75 mph and I must slow to around 45 for it to stop. This is a well known problem with these jeeps and is referred to as the jeep death wobble . I took it to the dealership for inspection under warranty and they found nothing wrong. 2 weeks later it did it 3 times on a short trip down expressway.”

NHTSA complaint #11658630, filed 2025-05

“This is to file a former complaint against jeep for the “death wobble” I experience every time I get on the highway and hit a bump. I lose control over the vehicle. The dealership said the parts to fix the problem are on back order and cannot even be order for up to 6 months.”

NHTSA complaint #11503917, filed 2023-01

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202517%
2024730%
20231018%
20223630%
20219432%
202018137%

Other parts of the 2022 Jeep Gladiator

Electrical system
32 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
21 complaints
Engine
20 complaints
Suspension
19 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Forward 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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