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Jeep · Trucks · 2023
Jeep Gladiator 4WD (2023)
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⚠ 38 complaints
Status
Safe
Good track record, minimal issues
Status Safe — no safety recalls recorded; minor complaints only.
Specifications
Engine Size3.6 L
Fuel TypeRegular
Transmission8 speed automatic
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Combined MPG19 MPG
Jeep Gladiator 4WD Comparison with Similar Vehicles
Jeep Gladiator 4WD (this vehicle)GMC Sierra 4WDGMC Sierra 4WDFord Ranger 4WDFord Ranger 4WDHonda Ridgeline AWDHonda Ridgeline AWDNissan Frontier 2WDNissan Frontier 2WDGMC Canyon 2WDGMC Canyon 2WD
Price$38,990—$35,300–$57,350—$29,770–$43,170$30,000–$45,000
Engine Capacity3.6 L3L2.7L3.5L3.8L2.7L
Fuel TypeRegularDieselRegularRegularRegularRegular
Transmission8 speed automaticAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic (S10)Automatic (S9)Automatic (S9)Automatic 8-spd
Body TypePickup TruckStandard Pickup Trucks 4WDStandard Pickup Trucks 4WDStandard Pickup Trucks 4WDStandard Pickup Trucks 2WDSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD
About

The 2023 Jeep Gladiator 4WD is a capable standard pickup truck built for adventure. With its robust 3.6L V6 engine and 4-wheel drive system, it's ready for tough jobs and off-road excursions. Enjoy a comfortable ride with its 8-speed automatic transmission and a spacious interior designed for utility.

Pros
  • No recalls on record
  • Clean complaint history
  • Impressive ground clearance
  • Spacious dimensions
Cons
  • Below-average fuel economy
  • Higher fuel costs
  • 38 complaints on record
Complaints38 total
JEEP GLADIATOR 2023 STEERING
high
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. This specific network data loop shares an exact architectural footprint and physical circuit link with the high-current electrical defects targeted under active, open Federal Safety Recall Campaign 21D (NHTSA Campaign 21V-363) for this VIN. The franchise dealership (Jacksonville CJDR) is actively using cosmetic visual framing of secondary aftermarket accessories to avoid executing baseline electrical isolation of this factory defect. Furthermore, the facility is demanding a predatory, upfront out-of-pocket retail diagnostic fee of $1,188.15 "to start" before they will address the network crash. This extortionate pricing barrier is being used to actively block a consumer from accessing a mandatory federal safety campaign remedy on a compromised, high-risk circuit. Official factory wiTECH 2 diagnostic screenshots confirming the complete vehicle network blackout are attached to this file.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
JEEP GLADIATOR 2023 STEERING
medium
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Gladiator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V363000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
JEEP GLADIATOR 2023 SERVICE BRAKES
low
Parking brake would not hold vehicle on hill. When the handle was released, a metalic clinking noise was heard. Castle rock jeep dealership said all was fine. Upon my inspection, I found the parking brake cable connection under teh center console was no longer connected. The cable was reconnected, and the cable was tightened to specifications indicated my Jeep. THe vehicle had 6200 miles on it. p.s. THis was after the warranty replacement of the engine. THe dealership indicated they tested several other jeeps and they all acted as mine. No concern for safety.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
JEEP GLADIATOR 2023 POWER TRAIN
medium
The vehicle does not have linerar acceperation. At times from a start, cold or warn engine, the vehicle will abruptly accelerate harder than the gas pedal was pressed. at light throttle, the vehicle will surge, shutter or chug. Erattic acceperation. after the engine replacement for a connecting rod bearing failure, the engine was running rough, poor mileage and stalled on a wet and cold morning (32degrees, raining). The stall happened on the deaccel lane of the interstate 25 (65 mph). THe dealership replaced one injector and said the problem was fixed. But it is not. Vehicle has not stalled, but we have not had the cold/wet weather.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
JEEP GLADIATOR 2023 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
low
while completly filling the vehicle with gasoline, fuel sprays out of teh filler neck onto the vehicle and ground. This has happened many times, at reputible gas stations (Costco, Sams, walmart, Loaf and Jug). Dealership replaced original filler tube. But problem still exists. Shared video with dealership and they indicated they had no problems Castle Rock Jeep, Castle rock, COlorado
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
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Status history
Certified→Safe6 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 89. 8 data points. v3 scoring.
Uncertain→Certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
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