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2026 Jeep Gladiator: safety, recalls and fuel economy

Tell us the exact 2026 Jeep Gladiator you want, and we ask every Jeep dealer with one in stock near you for a written, itemized out the door price. Then we send the best number back to the others and make them beat it. You see every quote side by side and buy directly from the dealer you pick.

What to decide before dealers bid

The tighter your spec, the cleaner the bids. Pick the trim, the colors you'd accept, any packages you can't live without, and how far you'd travel or ship from. The Gladiator is a pickup truck offered with gas power, so make the powertrain choice up front; it changes which cars on dealer lots qualify.

What each Jeep dealer is asked for

One number in writing: the out the door price, broken into selling price, any dealer add-ons, doc fee, tax, and title and registration. That's what makes quotes comparable. A low selling price can hide paint protection, nitrogen, VIN etching or a market adjustment, which is why we read every line. Our add-on guide explains which ones you can refuse.

Pickup or delivery

A Gladiator a few hours away can beat one down the street even after you add the cost of getting it home. We compare quotes by the total to your driveway, including an estimate for pickup or delivery, so a cheaper car far away and a nearby one are weighed fairly. Read buying a car out of state if the best quote isn't local.

What it costs

$499 total. $99 to start, refunded if we don't beat the best written quote you already have, and $400 only after the dealer's buyer's order matches the price you picked. Pricing and guarantee.

2026 Jeep Gladiator safety ratings

NHTSA gives the 2025 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD partial ratings so far in its 5-Star Safety Ratings program (NHTSA). These are NHTSA's ratings for the 2025 model; NHTSA usually carries ratings forward when a model isn't significantly changed, but check the current year before you buy.

TestRating
Overallnot rated
Frontal crash4 of 5 stars
Side crashnot rated
Rollover3 of 5 stars (26.7% rollover risk in NHTSA's model)

Safety technology NHTSA lists for this model: electronic stability control is standard, forward collision warning is optional, and lane departure warning is not available.

Recalls and owner complaints

NHTSA's recall database lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Jeep Gladiator and 1 recall for the 2025 model (NHTSA recalls). Recalls are repaired free at any franchised dealer, so ask the selling dealer to confirm in writing that every open recall on your VIN has been done before delivery.

CampaignReportedComponent
26V45600016/07/2026Wheels
26V53100013/08/2026Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
26V36300004/06/2026Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump

Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Gladiator, most often about unknown or other, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system. Complaint counts rise with sales volume, so compare them between similar models rather than reading them on their own.

Fuel economy and powertrains

EPA figures for the 2026 Jeep Gladiator range from 19 MPG combined depending on the version (fueleconomy.gov). It's offered with 4-wheel drive.

VersionDriveEngineCity / Hwy / Combined MPGRange
Gladiator 4WD
Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
4-Wheel Drive3.6L 6-cyl17 / 22 / 19-

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Questions

How do I get the best price on a 2026 Jeep Gladiator?

Get written, itemized out the door quotes from several Jeep dealers on the same trim, then send the lowest one back to the others and give them a deadline to beat it. Compare totals, not monthly payments or discounts off sticker.

Do Jeep dealers add extras to the Gladiator?

Some do. Common ones are paint and fabric protection, nitrogen, VIN etching and market adjustments. Ask for them to be listed line by line and removed if you didn't ask for them. We flag them on every quote.

Can I buy a Gladiator from a dealer in another state?

Yes. Tax and registration are generally handled for your home state, and you can drive it home or pay for delivery. We compare quotes by total cost to your driveway so distance is accounted for.

How many recalls does the Jeep Gladiator have?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Jeep Gladiator and 1 recall for the 2025 model. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Before you take delivery, ask the dealer to confirm in writing that every open recall on your specific VIN has been completed.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Jeep Gladiator get?

EPA ratings for the 2026 Jeep Gladiator run from 19 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Pick the powertrain before dealers bid, since it changes which cars on the lot qualify.

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