Ford Ranger vs Jeep Gladiator: recalls and problems
Since 2000 the Ford Ranger has 69 recalls and 4,633 owner complaints; the Jeep Gladiator has 18 recalls and 1,000 complaints. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
At a glance
| Ford Ranger | Jeep Gladiator | |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 69 | 18 |
| Do-not-drive / park-outside recalls | 9 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 4,633 | 1,000 |
| Crashes reported | 377 | 25 |
| Fires reported | 64 | 30 |
| Injuries reported | 443 | 22 |
| Most reported problem | Air Bags | Steering |
NHTSA data, model years 2000 onward.
Complaints by model year
Ford RangerJeep Gladiator
Every model year
Ford Ranger: top problems
Air Bags1,707
Power Train536
Structure480
Suspension339
Engine332
Service Brakes306
Jeep Gladiator: top problems
Steering333
Electrical System289
Power Train159
Engine132
Suspension106
Unknown or other85
Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Check your VIN →Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Questions
Which has more problems, the Ford Ranger or the Jeep Gladiator?
Since model year 2000 owners have filed 4,633 complaints about the Ford Ranger and 1,000 about the Jeep Gladiator with NHTSA, so the Jeep Gladiator has fewer. These are raw counts: the model that sold more will usually have more complaints, so compare individual model years too.
Which has more recalls, the Ford Ranger or the Jeep Gladiator?
NHTSA lists 69 recall campaigns for the Ford Ranger and 18 for the Jeep Gladiator since model year 2000.

