Gladiator Ranks First in Midsize Pickup Segment in J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study

[Ty01vette]

It is nice to see something positive about a vehicle that so many enjoy.

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[Stan H]

It is nice to see something positive about a vehicle that so many enjoy.

unite powers activated !!!

 

[Yossarian]

Let’s see unbiased ratings after 3 and 5 years ownership. That’s what I would like to see.

 

[Artsifrtsi]

There is a guy works on this site here and has an Infiniti 2 door sport car. ( can't remember the model) and he and I will zoom 50-60 mph across some of the curviest roads you ever laid eyes on..make a dogs hind leg look straight.

LMAO!

 

[Stan H]

Yeah so what I'm a rebel ,I am a safety guy for equipment thats my Jeep and its not on site . I drive this thing dont grandma it

 

[Stan H]

Let’s see unbiased ratings after 3 and 5 years ownership. That’s what I would like to see.

5 years and transmission is wonky engine strong all but one sensor replaced run it like I stole it . No corrosion , rust on welds. Brush and painted . Suspension wore out at 45,000 changed it . 128,657k

 

[Duece McCracken]

Mines a 21 and I dont have any of these corrosion spots everyone is always talking about. ?
Is it salty where you live ?

First car this has happened to me. They salt the roads here and there, but we are 4 seasons and not near saltwater. I have 3 spots bubbling. It's a paint prep issue.

 

[Stan H]

First car this has happened to me. They salt the roads here and there, but we are 4 seasons and not near saltwater. I have 3 spots bubbling. It's a paint prep issue.

Seems likely it's paint prep there was another guy that had a paint issue on a 25 Mojave.. can't recall who

 

[montechie]

The steering on these gladiators is top notch. When mine was stock it swayed that affected steering a little upgraded the suspension with a lift and much better shocks and wider tires and it is amazing . I have been told that it handles like a sports car.

I had the same experience with mine. Wobbly stock, then upgraded the suspension and drives straight and corners great, even with my cabover. With a little wider stance/tires and it rails.

 

[redline61]

What a joke. Corrosion, trans replaced at 40k, shocks bad at 50k (2.5" Mohave shocks), engine has a bad cam at 80k and I cannot get parts since they have thousands on back order, roof seals are shot, and this is just my 2 owner well kept truck.

I love playing in this truck but it is the absolute worst vehicle I have ever owned and I have been in German cars for the last 15 years. Having the truck sit in my garage while I drive my 23 year old Audi that is more reliable is pathetic. I miss my TJ and may go backwards after this truck.

 

[DankjeeP]

‘First place, in the convertible pickup, with the front 2/3 the same as a different vehicle, midsize truck category.’

Jokes aside, mines been rock solid compared to my last two trucks, a Colorado and a Titan, both 2021, both at the dealer as often as on my driveway.

I ran my XJ for 25 years and had very few problems ever. Solid vehicle. I think the JT will be the same.

 

[BCC]

I had a first year Overland, traded a month or so on a ‘25 Mojave X.

First off, really like the improved tarmac and sand road experience with the new one, both tow my enclosed motorcycle trailer great and not one thing in these years of ownership has needed fixing. Like absolutely nothing.

Oops, now I’ve done it.

 

[Sandman 4x4]

You take that sport S get a Rubicon front sway bar disconnect and you wint even have the thought of Independent front suspension anymore.
The steering on these gladiators is top notch. When mine was stock it swayed that affected steering a little upgraded the suspension with a lift and much better shocks and wider tires and it is amazing . I have been told that it handles like a sports car.
There is a guy works on this site here and has an Infiniti 2 door sport car. ( can't remember the model) and he and I will zoom 50-60 mph across some of the curviest roads you ever laid eyes on..make a dogs hind leg look straight.
And He always says D@#m that thing is impressive.
No I aint no salesman just a crazy hillbilly.

Yea it’s amazing what a Hillbilly can do when his mind is not on, to control the fear! Now just imagine how that would handle at stock hight with tight shocks and nice road tires!

 

[Hootbro]

JD Powers is a joke of an organization. There has been numerous articles showing the conflict of interest in how JD Powers takes money from the various companies they rank for access to their survey results. These companies then ask selected questions to JD Powers that game these survey results.

JD Powers has been called out numerous time and they will admit that many of their so called rankings or "Best In Class" statements might not reflect actual data due to how the data is structured.

 

[Stan H]

Let’s see unbiased ratings after 3 and 5 years ownership. That’s what I would like to see.

I did give an honest unbiased opinion, I have owned Ford Chevy Ram and Jeep .. this pickup tops them all in terms of toughness and amount of abuse it can take . I have driven mine through terrible obstacles ,Mud, Dirt,Dust , Snow rain and shine for 5 yrs. etc.. cant be topped. None even came close to the off road capabilities of the Gladiator. Viva la Gladiator!!!

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