2022 Jeep Gladiator
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator.
What to watch for on the 2022 Jeep Gladiator
EGR Cooler Failure (Recall)
The EGR cooler can crack and leak coolant into the intake, and many trucks and SUVs were recalled over it.
Rocker Arm and Lifter Tick
Roller rocker arms can wear their bearings and cause a tick, misfire and a damaged camshaft lobe.
3 more known problems on the 2022 Gladiator
Your guide shows all of them and which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.
Recalls on the 2022 Jeep Gladiator
Power train: park pawl
The transmission parking wheel may not properly engage with the parking mechanism.
Seat belts: pretensioner
The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.
Fuel system: fuel pump
0L diesel engines.
5 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 120 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2022 Jeep Gladiator at a glance
- Trims
- MojaveOverlandRubiconSportSport SWillys
- Engine
- 3.6L 6-Cylinder, 3.0L 6-Cylinder Turbo Diesel
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spd, Manual 6-spd
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Fuel
- Gasoline, Diesel
- Body style
- Truck
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
Owners have filed 120 complaints about the 2022 Jeep Gladiator with NHTSA, most often about the steering. There are 8 recall campaigns covering this model year. Known problems on its engines include egr cooler failure, rocker arm and lifter tick and diesel emissions system faults. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2022 Jeep Gladiator reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 8 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2022 Jeep Gladiator listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.