2025 Jeep Gladiator: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2025 Jeep Gladiator at 19 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 15 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
19
NHTSA overall rating
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Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Jeep dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2025 Jeep Gladiator recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 Jeep Gladiator, newest first.
Steering: Hydraulic power assist: Pump
NHTSA 26V363000Reported Jun 4, 2026Park outside
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 21D)
Units affected
1,076,999 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Risk
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2025 Jeep Gladiator fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2025 Jeep Gladiator crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2025 Jeep Gladiator NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2025 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD
Not rated
4 stars
Not rated
3 stars
26.7%
Optional
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2025 Jeep Gladiator owner complaints
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Jeep Gladiator, most recently on Aug 4, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2025 Jeep Gladiator complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
4
Unknown or other
4
Fuel/propulsion system
3
Vehicle speed control
3
Exterior lighting
2
Suspension
2
Air bags
1
Back over prevention: Warnings
1
Engine
1
Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
