Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2023 Jeep Gladiator electrical problems
severe Owners of the 2023 Jeep Gladiator have filed 11 NHTSA complaints about the electrical at roughly $850 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See electrical across all vehicles →
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
| Model year | electrical complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Gladiator | 157 |
| 2021 Gladiator | 30 |
| 2022 Gladiator | 23 |
| 2023 Gladiator (this page) | 11 |
| 2024 Gladiator | 4 |
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When does it fail?
Of the 11 electrical complaints filed for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Electrical accounts for 20% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 5 categories tracked.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗MOTOR - BLOWER WITH WHEEL
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗MOTOR - BLOWER WITH WHEEL
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Radio/ETM is Adding Approximately 27mA Draw to Vehicle When in Logistics Mode
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2023 Gladiators describe electrical failures that fall into distinct patterns. Battery drain is the most common complaint—vehicles losing all power at rest with under 5,000 miles, requiring jumps or charging to restart. Owners cite an auxiliary battery system (used to power computers) as the culprit; several report that Jeep engineered the dual-battery setup to discharge independently, causing imbalance that damages both batteries. Tens of thousands of owners allegedly disable the aux battery to avoid the problem.
Engine stalls and complete electrical loss while driving appear in multiple narratives. One owner's Gladiator lost power on the highway at 40 mph with a Service Electronic Throttle Control light; another stalled mid-turn with dash lights flashing and grinding on restart. A third lost all dashboard gauges while merging onto the Interstate.
One report describes smoke and flames from the engine compartment two hours after shutdown at 1,000 miles; the fire department confirmed engine-compartment origin but exact cause was not determined. One owner's instrument panel went dark; the dealer suspected excessive moisture and electrical component failure. A recall (NHTSA 24V652000) addresses electrical system issues, but affected owners report parts remain unavailable months after notification.
Same Jeep Gladiator electrical reports on nearby years: 2020 · 2021 · 2022
Failure modes owners describe
Battery drain and no-start
Vehicle loses all electrical power at rest, requiring charging or jump-starts to restart. Owners attribute the problem to dual-battery architecture where the auxiliary battery discharges independently of the main battery, causing imbalance that damages both.
When: Under 5,000 miles; also reported at 8,000 miles with second instance in one vehicle within one year
Symptoms owners cite: No power to lights; No engine crank; Complete electrical loss at rest
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer applied battery charger; no root cause identified. Owners report disabling the auxiliary battery as unofficial fix.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Jeep Wave offered settlement payment. Dealer could not reproduce issue. Manufacturer provided no explanation of cause.
Stall and loss of power while driving
Engine shuts off during normal driving with simultaneous electrical failure. Service Electronic Throttle Control light illuminates in one case; vehicle will not restart.
When: One at 8,000 miles on highway at 40 mph; one during corner turn; one on freeway with prior gear-shift lag at 30 mph
Symptoms owners cite: Engine stall; Flashing dash lights; Grinding noise on restart attempt; Service Electronic Throttle Control warning; Gear stuck or unable to shift
Codes mentioned: Service Electronic Throttle Control
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicles towed to dealer; one was still awaiting service at time of report. No repairs completed in narratives.
Dashboard instrument panel failure
Instrument cluster goes dark or fails to display critical information such as speedometer, tachometer, and information center.
When: 10,000 miles and while merging on Interstate
Symptoms owners cite: No speedometer display; No tachometer display; Information center black screen; All gauges non-functional
Repairs/costs cited: One owner checked fuses with no result. Dealer suspected excessive moisture in electrical components; vehicle was not repaired at time of report.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 24V652000 addresses electrical system; one owner linked dashboard failure to this recall.
Engine compartment fire
Smoke and flames erupted from engine compartment approximately two hours after engine shutdown. Fire department extinguished fire; garage was destroyed and home exterior partially damaged.
When: 1,000 miles, two hours after shutdown
Symptoms owners cite: Smoke from engine compartment; Flames from engine compartment
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle towed away after fire extinguished. Not repaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer was notified; no response or recall action mentioned in narrative.
Recall parts unavailable (24V652000)
Owner received notification of NHTSA Campaign 24V652000 for electrical system but dealer confirmed parts were not available for repair months after recall issuance.
When: Timeline not specified; contact had not yet experienced actual failure
Symptoms owners cite: No failure yet experienced
Repairs/costs cited: Parts unavailable; repair not completed.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign Number 24V652000 issued for electrical system; both manufacturer and dealer confirmed parts not yet available.
Synthesized from 11 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Merging on to the Interstate when noticed all the gauges were not working. No speedometer, tach, information center completely black. Checked all fuses and nothing
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel failed to display pertinent vehicle information. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the vehicle was not yet diagnosed; however, the contact was informed that there was an electrical failure observed in several electrical components, that was possibly caused by excessive…
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and turning the engine off, approximately two hours later the contact discovered smoke and flames coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. During the fire, the garage was destroyed and the exterior of the home was partially…
Had electrical trouble with your 2023 Jeep Gladiator?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2023 Jeep Gladiator?
It's a meaningful issue. 11 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Based on the 11 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 5,500 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2023/Jeep/Gladiator.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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