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2022 Jeep Gladiator

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Gladiator.

Transmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2022 Jeep Gladiator is a midsize pickup truck built on a body-on-frame platform, featuring a 9.0 quart engine oil capacity with 5W-40 viscosity specification and paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 17 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined; within the model's complaint history spanning 2020 to 2026, the 2022 model year recorded 113 owner complaints—placing it well below the initial launch year peak of 478 complaints in 2020 and signaling meaningful improvement as the model matured, though 8 recalls were issued with steering emerging as the primary concern area, suggesting buyers should still monitor that specific system despite the overall trend toward fewer reported issues.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 1967 1966

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity9.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-40OEM · verified

Lug nut torque130.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/22/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter 68505111AA. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 700 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size275/55R20 113TOEM · verified

Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	68505111AA alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter	68257030AA alt 68293164AC
Fuel filter	68436631AA
Spark plug	SP225755AB
Battery	56029759AB alt 56029758AB
Front wiper blades	68383600AB
Thermostat	68490088AA alt 68212516AA
Cabin air filter	68565698AA alt 68535621AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	216.9 in
Overall width	74 in
Overall height	73.6 in
Wheelbase	137.4 in
Curb weight	4751 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.2 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 22 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Gladiator of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.2–8.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.20 sec — 2020 Overland Crew Cab (5' Bed)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2021	Sport EcoDiesel Crew Cab (5' Bed) 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	7.60 sec	15.90 sec	260 hp	4x4
2021	Mojave Crew Cab (5' Bed) 3.6L V6	8.60 sec	16.50 sec	285 hp	4x4
2023	Overland EcoDiesel Crew Cab (5' Bed) 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	7.30 sec	15.60 sec	260 hp	4WD
2020	Overland Crew Cab (5' Bed) 3.6L V6	7.20 sec	15.50 sec	285 hp	4x4
2020	Overland Crew Cab (5' Bed) 3.6L V6	7.30 sec	15.60 sec	285 hp	4x4
2020	Sport Crew Cab (5' Bed) 3.6L V6	7.90 sec	16.30 sec	285 hp	4x4
2020	Rubicon Crew Cab (5' Bed) 3.6L V6	8.10 sec	16.10 sec	285 hp	4x4
2020	Rubicon Crew Cab (5' Bed) 3.6L V6	8.30 sec	16.40 sec	285 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 9.0 qt of 5W-40 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 · Synthetic · 75W-140 in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 130.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3 · DOT 3 · DOT 4
Brake Fluid	DOT 3 · DOT 3 · DOT 4
Clutch Fluid	DOT 3 · DOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	75W-85 · GL-5 · Synthetic · 75W-140
Differential Gear Oil	75W-85 · GL-5 · Synthetic · 75W-140
Engine Coolant Capacity	14.5 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity	13.0 qt
Engine Oil	Synthetic · 5W-40

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	6.6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	7 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	6.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	32.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	16.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	9.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	25.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	130.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	21.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	21.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	Drain: 6.6 ft-lbs; Fill: 26.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	Drain and Fill: 27.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	Fuel Injection Order: 1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Mopar
Spark Plug Gap	0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque	15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	1.06 lbs
Oil Type	FD46XG
Oil Capacity	5.0 oz
Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	1.06 lbs
Oil Type	FD46XG
Oil Capacity	5.0 oz

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

15 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 125° complete this step without the use of a torque wrench. Step 5: Loosen all fasteners in reverse order. Step 6: 22.0 ft. lbs, Step 7: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 8: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 9: 130° complete this step without the use of a torque wrench.

22 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

37 ft. lbs., Step 2: 92 ft. lbs., Step 3: 30

37 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Upper Fasteners

18 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 6 stages

1	Using new bolts, install the twenty six M12 bolts (1 - 26) and the three M8 bolts finger tight.
2	Using the tightening shown, tighten all M12 bolts to 33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
3	Using a torque angle gauge, tight the internal bed plate bolts (1 - 16) an additional 110 degrees.	110 degrees
4	Tight the external bed plate bolts 89 ft. lbs.	89 ft. lbs
5	Tighten the three M8 bolts 22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
6	Check the torque of the M12 bolts in a counterclockwise direction with the torque wrench set at 85

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 8,000 mi.

Every 8,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 12,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 16,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace)
At 20,000 mi	Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (adjust) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
At 30,000 mi	Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 40,000 mi	Differential (inspect fluid level)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Jeep Gladiator sits in the middle of a clear downward trajectory in owner complaints, with 113 complaints versus 282 in 2021 and 478 in 2020, and 55 in 2023. While complaints fell sharply in 2022, recalls held at the generation's peak of 8, matching 2021 and exceeding the 7 seen in 2020, with both 2021 and 2022 also sharing 2 federal investigations. Technical service bulletins dropped to 448 in 2022 from 691 in 2021, but remained above the 367 logged in 2023. The leading 2022 complaint categories were steering and power train, each with 15 reports, followed by electrical system with 12 and steering/suspension with 9, while the year also recorded 4 crash-related and 13 fire-related complaints; the data does not specify root causes. By 2022 the model appears to be past its highest-volume complaint period yet still carrying elevated recall activity, suggesting most early-production issues had begun to taper without disappearing entirely. Given the substantial complaint decline and moderate TSB count, 2022 looks like a reasonable used-buy choice within this generation, though buyers should verify that all eight recalls have been addressed.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

448

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

113

Owner complaints

4 involved a crash · 13 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Frontal★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’20 ’21’22’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 113 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering15

Power Train15

Electrical System12

Steering,Suspension9

Suspension6

Exterior Lighting5

Fuel/Propulsion System5

Engine5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V639000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Park PawlReported 25/08/2022

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The transmission parking wheel may not properly engage with the parking mechanism. 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…

22V766000Seat Belts:PretensionerReported 13/10/2022

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 448 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
S2508000025 REV.A	2026-06-26	Electrical System	Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
112863	2026-06-23	Electrical System	MOTOR - BLOWER WITH WHEEL
112862	2026-06-23	Electrical System	MOTOR - BLOWER WITH WHEEL
112842	2026-06-18	Engine	BOLT - HEX FLANGE HEAD
9100833	2026-06-17	Fuel/Propulsion System	Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group NS battery Vehicles taking 9.0 qt Engine oil filter 68505111AA Engine air filter 68257030AA Fuel filter 68436631AA Spark plug SP225755AB

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Gladiator take?

9.0 qt of Mopar Synthetic 5W-40 Engine Oil Meeting MS 12991, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Gladiator have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Gladiator get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined mpg.