NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Jeep Gladiator Safety Ratings
The 2022 Jeep Gladiator scores 57 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Weak), 8 recalls, and 112 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Jeep Gladiator registers a NHTSA Safety Index of 57 out of 100, placing it in the Weak band. This score is unchanged from the 2021 model year, indicating no safety improvement. Eight recall campaigns and a low defect-record sub-score primarily account for this rating.
The 2022 Jeep Gladiator received a NHTSA Safety Index of 57 out of 100 and a 4-out-of-5 frontal crash-test star rating from NHTSA.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Jeep Gladiator ranks 90 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 57 / 100 (Weak) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 26.7% |
| Recalls on file | 8 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 112 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 90 of 90 Sedans tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
The 2022 Jeep Gladiator registers a Safety Index of 57/100, placing it in the Weak band. This score marks no change from the 2021 model year, indicating no significant safety improvements across structural crash-test coverage, avoidance technology, or its defect record. A defect record sub-score of 3 out of 20 notably constrains the overall rating, driven by 8 recall campaigns. Among these, a "park-outside" steering pump recall stands out as directly impacting vehicle control. The crash protection sub-score, 49.8 out of 70, benefits from a 4-star frontal impact rating but lacks overall and side ratings, as NHTSA has not completed these tests for this configuration. A 3 out of 5 rollover score and a 27-percent rollover risk align with expectations for a tall, body-on-frame truck platform. Avoidance technology contributes only 4.5 out of 10; lane departure warning is absent, and forward collision warning is not standard. The 112 unverified owner complaints, predominantly citing fire and steering issues, further underscore a pattern of documented safety concerns for this model year.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Jeep Gladiator perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Jeep Gladiator achieved its highest mark in frontal crash protection, earning 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA. Its rollover rating stood at 3 out of 5 stars, accompanied by a 27-percent rollover risk. The dynamic tip test concluded with a "No Tip" outcome. NHTSA did not publish overall or side crash ratings for the 2022 Gladiator.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16426
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Jeep Gladiator have any recalls?
Yes. The 2022 Jeep Gladiator carries 8 recall campaigns. One is a park-outside directive tied to the electric hydraulic power steering pump, covering 2021-2025 Gladiators. Additional campaigns address the instrument panel cluster, manual transmission rearview concerns, a 3.0L diesel fuel pump, and a clutch assembly on manual-transmission vehicles. Shoppers should verify every campaign by VIN.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP26V363000
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
Reported 2026-06-04
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL24V652000
Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
Reported 2024-09-05
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION23V641000
Risk: A disabled rearview image can decrease the driver's visibility of the rear view, and disabled reverse lights may not alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gear position sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 92A.
Reported 2023-09-18
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP23V263000
Risk: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
Reported 2023-04-13
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY23V116000
Risk: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to
Reported 2023-02-23
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER22V766000
Risk: A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.
Reported 2022-10-13
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP22V767000
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
Reported 2022-10-13
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL22V639000
Risk: A malfunctioning parking mechanism may result in the loss of the 'park' position, including vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Entire US population are unsold units and will be repaired before they can be sold. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z84.
Reported 2022-08-25
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
NHTSA has logged 112 unverified owner complaints for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator. Alleged problem areas include Steering with 33 reports, Electrical System with 31, Power Train with 20, and Engine with 19. Reported allegations also include 4 crashes, 12 fire incidents, and 7 injuries. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
112 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
For any prospective owner of a 2022 Gladiator, verifying recall completion via the vehicle's VIN is a critical first step. Several open recalls, including a "park outside" steering campaign, may still require remedy. Secure written confirmation of all completed campaigns before purchase.
- The 2022 Gladiator carries a park-outside recall on its electric hydraulic power steering pump, one of 8 total recall campaigns specific to this model year's coverage window.
- NHTSA has not rated the 2022 Gladiator for overall or side crash protection, so the crash-protection sub-score of 49.8 out of 70 rests heavily on the 4-star frontal result and the 3-star rollover result.
- The Safety Index of 57/100 did not change from the 2021 model year, and the defect-record sub-score of 3 out of 20 is the lowest-performing component of the three index categories.
- Lane departure warning is absent on this model year, and forward collision warning is optional rather than standard, contributing to an avoidance-technology sub-score of only 4.5 out of 10.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Jeep Gladiator places
The 2022 Jeep Gladiator qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Jeep Gladiator safety questions
Was the 2022 Jeep Gladiator crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 57 out of 100, placing it in the Weak band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Jeep Gladiator crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Jeep Gladiator earned 4 out of 5 stars for frontal and 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 26.7%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Jeep Gladiator have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 8 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 112 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16426), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Jeep Gladiator 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 90 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.