Jeep Gladiator
The 2026 Jeep Gladiator offers a solid 4WD platform with decent highway fuel economy, but its average reliability verdict, driven by a high TSB count, warrants careful inspection.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | pickup | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | pickup | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | pickup | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | pickup | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Manual/Standard | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | pickup | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Manual/Standard | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | pickup | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Manual/Standard | 4-Wheel Drive | 285 hp | 260 lb-ft | V6 |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 137.3, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 137.3 | 17 | 17 |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 137.3, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 137.3 | 17 | 17 |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Frontal crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | tpms | esc | tractionControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | pedestrianAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | adaptiveCruiseControl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2026 JEEP GLADIATOR PU/CC N/A 4WD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 2025 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | 2023 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 | 2022 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 4 | 3 | 2021 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2020 | 4 | 3 | 2020 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | — | — | — | optional | standard | — | — | optional |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Jeep Gladiator offers a solid 4WD platform with decent highway fuel economy, but its average reliability verdict, driven by a high TSB count, warrants careful inspection.
2025
The 2025 Jeep Gladiator presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2023
The 2023 Jeep Gladiator presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2022
The 2022 Jeep Gladiator presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2021
The 2021 Jeep Gladiator presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2020
The 2020 Jeep Gladiator presents a mixed ownership proposition.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Jeep Gladiator?
Carfocal currently has 6 published Gladiator reports, covering 2020 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Jeep Gladiator offers a solid 4WD platform with decent highway fuel economy, but its average reliability verdict, driven by a high TSB count, warrants careful inspection.
Published year coverage: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026.
Is the Jeep Gladiator reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Jeep Gladiator. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 jeep gladiator offers a solid 4wd platform with decent highway fuel economy, but its average reliability verdict, driven by a high tsb count, warrants careful inspection. and the 2026 jeep gladiator offers a compelling value proposition for buyers seeking a rugged, off-road capable truck. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
6 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Jeep Gladiator?
Across Carfocal's published Gladiator guides, recurring problem areas include Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Automatic Transmission, and Exhaust System Components. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Automatic Transmission, and Exhaust System Components.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 6
- Years tracked
- 6
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints