2023 Jeep Gladiator electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2023 Jeep Gladiator — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I believe it is the blend door actuator, the heat when on defrost automatically switched between hot to ice cold which fogs up windows and causes other issues. Brought the vehicle in for for the current recall along with service on this, and this was not looked at. When the temp changes the A/C is…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
“The vehicle suffered a catastrophic, systemic high-speed CAN C data bus loop collapse (Diagnostic Trouble Code U0002-00 "Bus Off"), resulting in an immediate, total loss of communication across almost all primary factory control modules—including the Body Control Module (BCM), Powertrain Control…”
filed Jun 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and failCampaign 24V652000 · Sep 5, 2024
Related service bulletins
Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
9100900 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 8, 2026Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
S2508000025 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 6, 2026Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
S2508000025 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2026Motor - blower with wheel
112862 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 23, 2026Motor - blower with wheel
112863 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 23, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Gladiator years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Gladiator | 8 | 35% |
| 2022 Gladiator | 32 | 27% |
| 2021 Gladiator | 45 | 16% |
| 2020 Gladiator | 183 | 38% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Jeep Gladiator
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.