2026 Jeep Gladiator Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Jeep Gladiator, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
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NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
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Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
2026 Gladiator Recall Records
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 26V531000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
WHEELS · 26V456000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 05D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 23, 2026.
2026 Gladiator Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-362-26 | Oct 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following… | 11038522 |
| 08-362-26 | Oct 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following… | 11038485 |
| S2621000004 | Sep 30, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn Transmis… | 11038329 |
| 114746 | Sep 24, 2026 | STEERING | SOCKET - DRAG LINK INNER | 11037598 |
| 114745 | Sep 24, 2026 | STEERING | SOCKET - DRAG LINK INNER | 11037597 |
| OTHERDOC_177 | Sep 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Radio Over The Air Update to U43.17 R1H Software Version (FOTA) Customers may experience one or more of the following:- Navigation Stability - Android Auto & Carplay stability &… | 11037364 |
| 9100900 | Sep 8, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040. | 11037346 |
| 114282 | Aug 26, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | ***Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle*** | 11036779 |
| 114283 | Aug 26, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | ***Recall Completion Prior to Sale of Vehicle*** | 11036778 |
| 113835 | Aug 5, 2026 | ENGINE | COVER - CYLINDER HEAD | 11036172 |
| 113792 | Aug 3, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | PAD - INSTRUMENT PANEL | 11036167 |
| 9100872 | Jul 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Display Exchange part has been superseded. Order the latest Z part number: Z8607669AC --> Z8791155AA (Active Exchange Part) Z8607669AD --> Z8791669AA (Active Exchange Part) Z860… | 11035991 |
| 9100533 Rev 1 | Jul 10, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DCSD Before replacing this part for a Blank screen, screen flickering or screen inoperative concern, perform a hard reset to the Display and see if concern is resolved. Currentl… | 11035071 |
| 113241 | Jul 9, 2026 | ENGINE | SPARK PLUG - NONE | 11035082 |
| 113240 | Jul 9, 2026 | ENGINE | SPARK PLUG - NONE | 11035081 |
| 113271 | Jul 7, 2026 | ENGINE | CORE – HEATER | 11035078 |
| 113270 | Jul 7, 2026 | ENGINE | CORE – HEATER | 11035077 |
| 113291 | Jul 6, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENCLOSURE - SPEAKER | 11035084 |
| 9100833 REV1 | Jul 6, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should… | 11035064 |
| S2508000025 REV. B | Jul 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--) | 11034926 |
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