2023 Jeep Gladiator Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 26%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,500miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 Jeep Gladiator, 26% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,500 miles. 1 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.
“This Jeep gladiator has not started on several occasions. And is now stuck in our driveway not turning over the engine. This apparently is a known problem and has stranded my family. Has Also stopped all the electrical with the engine driving down the road when my husband was returning from work, this is a safety issue please respond.”
NHTSA complaint #11603396, filed 2024-07“Was driving and my vehicle came up and said I had an issue with the electrical power steering assist system and was going to shut off. I was waiting at a red light the vehicle put itself in park and shut down. I restarted the vehicle and it would not move out of park or any of the windows or radio controls would function. I upon restarting four more times was able to get it back into drive and return home. The steering functioned fine but the radio, back up camera, aux power port, and windows still do not work. …”
NHTSA complaint #11524214, filed 2023-05“This Gladiator had at the time less than 5k miles on it. I went to start the Jeep and there was no power. No lights, not starting nothing. I called the dealer. They would not deal with me without going through JEEP WAVE, Called a tow company to tow to the dealer purchased from. The tow truck driver tried to jump the jeep with his portable system. We did get a few lights, still not starting. When the Jeep was delivered to the dealer the service clerk witnessed the same issues. The jeep was then taken to service and put on its charger and it started. …”
NHTSA complaint #11574696, filed 2024-02“I was turning a corner and as soon as I made the turn, the truck completely stalled. Lights were on and the screen was prompting me to step on the brake and press start even though the gear was on Drive. The gear wouldn't shift to neutral to at least remove the car from the busy street. The dash lights were flashing and as I tried to restart the car, it just made a grinding sound. Almost got hit by two other vehicles. No other symptoms observed other than when on a freeway a few months ago, the vehicle was having difficulty switching to a higher gear in a stop and go traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11608632, filed 2024-08“The vehicle suffered a catastrophic, systemic high-speed CAN C data bus loop collapse (Diagnostic Trouble Code U0002-00 Bus Off ), resulting in an immediate, total loss of communication across almost all primary factory control modules—including the Body Control Module (BCM), Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Transmission Control Module (TCM), and ABS gateway. The vehicle is completely immobilized. …”
NHTSA complaint #11744215, filed 2026-06Related recalls
- 24V652000Sep 5, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an…Covers: Jeep Gladiator 2020–2024, Wrangler 2018–2024
Related service bulletins
- 11038549Oct 9, 2026Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following…
- 11038512Oct 9, 2026Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following…
- 11037346Sep 8, 2026Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
- 11034926Jul 6, 2026Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
- 11034390Jun 26, 2026Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
- 11034372Jun 23, 2026Motor - blower with wheel
- 11034371Jun 23, 2026Motor - blower with wheel
- 11034346Jun 17, 2026Radio/ETM is Adding Approximately 27mA Draw to Vehicle When in Logistics Mode
- 11033957Jun 8, 2026Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
- 11033896Jun 5, 2026Passive Entry Exterior Door Handle Inoperative When Touched To Lock And Or Unlock.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2023 Jeep Gladiator
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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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