2023 Jeep Gladiator

small pickup / Crew cab pickup

Crashworthiness

Rating overview
Evaluation criteria	Rating
Small overlap front: driver-side
Moderate overlap front: original test
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Side: updated test
Roof strength

Crash avoidance & mitigation

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Headlights (varies by trim/option)
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Optional system	Superior
Front crash prevention: pedestrian (day)	Not available
Front crash prevention: pedestrian (night)	Not available

Seat belts & child restraints

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Seat belt reminders
LATCH ease of use

Other available safety features

Optional blind spot detection

Key

G
Good
A
Acceptable
M
Marginal
P
Poor

Superior
Advanced
Basic

Some ratings use a scale of Poor to Good. Others range from Basic to Superior.

Small overlap front: driver-side

Rating applies to 2022-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4-door 4wd

The Jeep Wrangler was redesigned for the 2018 model year. The previous design was built concurrently through much of the same model year and was renamed the Wrangler JK. Beginning with 2022 models, changes were made to the front structure to prevent tipping in small overlap crashes.

In the Institute's test, the vehicle tipped onto its passenger side after striking the barrier. The partial rollover presents an additional injury risk beyond what the standard criteria are intended to measure in small overlap frontal crash tests. A vehicle tipping onto its side is not an acceptable outcome for a frontal crash and, as a result, the Wrangler's overall rating was downgraded to marginal. These ratings also apply to the Jeep Gladiator.

Evaluation criteria	Rating

Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Action shot taken during the driver-side small overlap frontal crash test just before the vehicle tipped on its side.

The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.

The dummy’s movement was well controlled. The dummy’s head loaded the frontal airbag, which stayed in front of the dummy until rebound. The combination head and torso side airbag did not deploy during the test. The vehicle lacks side curtain airbags.

Forces during the crash contributed to a significant risk of injury to the dummy's left lower leg/foot.

The partial rollover presents an additional injury risk beyond what the standard crash test criteria are intended to measure.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN2204
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	2
Footrest (cm)	8
Left toepan (cm)	9
Brake pedal (cm)	6
Parking brake (cm)
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	1
Upper occupant compartment
Steering column	3
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	3
Upper dash (cm)	3
Lower instrument panel (cm)	4

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN2204
Head
HIC-15	209
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.4
Extension bending moment (Nm)	16
Maximum Nij	0.28
Chest maximum compression (mm)	30
Femur (kN)
Left	3.3
Right	0.6
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	5
Right	0
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	1
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.92
Right	0.33
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	10.4
Right	1.9
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	195
Right	32

About the small overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: original test

Rating applies to 2021-23 models

Tested vehicle: 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4-door 4wd

The Jeep Wrangler was redesigned for the 2018 model year. The previous design was built concurrently through much of the same model year and was renamed the Wrangler JK. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Fiat Chrysler and apply only to the redesigned model. These ratings also apply to the Jeep Gladiator.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Leg/foot, left
Leg/foot, right
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF1918
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	3
Left (cm)	9
Center (cm)	16
Right (cm)	17
Brake pedal (cm)	12
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	1
Right (cm)	2
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	2
Rearward (cm)	1
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	0

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF1918
Head
HIC-15	297
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.0
Extension bending moment (Nm)	14
Maximum Nij	0.20
Chest maximum compression (mm)	37
Legs
Femur force - left (kN)	0.2
Femur force - right (kN)	0.2
Knee displacement - left (mm)	0
Knee displacement - right (mm)	1
Maximum tibia index - left	0.36
Maximum tibia index - right	0.58
Tibia axial force - left (kN)	3.0
Tibia axial force - right (kN)	2.5
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	117
Right	84

About the original moderate overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: updated test

Rating applies to 2022-23 models

Tested vehicle: 2022 Jeep Gladiator Altitude Crew Cab 4wd

The Jeep Gladiator, the first pickup in Jeep's lineup, was introduced for the 2020 model year.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Thigh/hip
Leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Thigh
Rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics

View of the vehicle after the crash showing the front driver airbag and damage to the occupant compartment. The driver combination head and torso side airbag did not deploy during the test. The vehicle lacks a side airbag in the rear.

The rear passenger dummy's head remained a safe distance from the front seatback.

Rear passenger dummy injury values indicate a moderate risk of injury to the head or neck and a likely risk of injury to the chest. During the crash, the shoulder belt remained in an ideal position on the dummy’s chest.

The rear passenger dummy's lap belt remained in the ideal position on the pelvis.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF2219
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	3
Left (cm)	5
Center (cm)	7
Right (cm)	12
Brake pedal (cm)	5
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	0
Right (cm)	0
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	0
Rearward (cm)	-4
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	1

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF2219
Head
HIC-15	181
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.3
Extension bending moment (Nm)	14
Maximum Nij	0.21
Chest maximum compression (mm)	39
Femur (kN)
Left	0.9
Right	0.4
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	1
Right	0
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.38
Right	0.36
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	4.1
Right	3.1
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	101
Right	110

Test ID	CEF2219
Head
HIC-15 for head contact during forward excursion	no contact
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	2.7
Compression (kN)	0.7
Maximum Nij for head contact during forward excursion	no contact
Chest
Chest index	44
Shoulder belt tension (kN)	6.6
Thigh (kN)
Left femur compression	2.0
Right femur compression	2.3

About the moderate overlap front test

February 2024 adjustment to rating criteria

Side: updated test

Rating applies to 2022-23 models

Tested vehicle: 2023 Jeep Gladiator Sport Crew cab 4wd

The Jeep Gladiator, the first pickup in Jeep's lineup, was introduced for the 2020 model year. Side 2.0 ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2023 Gladiator conducted by Stellantis.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis
Rear passenger head protection The dummy's head contacted the soft top vertical support and rear door window frame. The vehicle also lacks a side airbag in the rear. The head protection is inadequate.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2315
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-17.5
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2315
Head
HIC-15	13
Peak gs at hard contact	no data
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.6
Compression (kN)	0.1
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	6
Lateral force (kN)	0.7
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	7
Average deflection (mm)	6
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	1.36
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.04
Pelvis
Combined force (kN)	2.3

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2315
Head
HIC-15	99
Peak gs at hard contact	71
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.2
Compression (kN)	0.3
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	13
Lateral force (kN)	0.6
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	14
Average deflection (mm)	9
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	1.18
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.08
Pelvis
Combined force (kN)	3.3

About the side crash test

Roof strength

Rating applies to 2021-23 models

Tested vehicle: 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4-door 4wd

Roof ratings do not apply to the Wrangler JK

Overall evaluation
Curb weight	4,239 lbs
Peak force	22,622 lbs
Strength-to-weight ratio	5.34

About the roof strength test

Headlights

Ratings are given for 4 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.

Trim level(s)

Sport trim equipped with LED Headlamp and Fog Lamp Group and Advanced Safety Group packages
Overland trim equipped with LED Lighting Group and Advanced Safety Group packages
Rubicon trim equipped with LED Lighting Group and Advanced Safety Group packages
Mojave trim equipped with LED Lighting Group and Advanced Safety Group packages

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves and fair on both left curves.

The low beams created some glare.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on both right curves and inadequate on both left curves.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on the gradual left curve.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	Sport trim equipped with LED Headlamp and Fog Lamp Group and Advanced Safety Group packages Overland trim equipped with LED Lighting Group and Advanced Safety Group packages Rubicon trim equipped with LED Lighting Group and Advanced Safety Group packages Mojave trim equipped with LED Lighting Group and Advanced Safety Group packages
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2022-25 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	101.1 m	None
Straightaway left edge	58.7 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	73.7 m	None
250m radius left curve, right edge	55.9 m	41.2%
150m radius right curve, right edge	58.7 m	19.4%
150m radius left curve, left edge	54.5 m	19.9%

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	111.7 m
Straightaway left edge	74.8 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	73.6 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	59.2 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	56.1 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	53.3 m

Trim level(s)

Sport trim equipped with LED Headlamp and Fog Lamp Group package
Overland trim equipped with LED Lighting Group package
Rubicon trim equipped with LED Lighting Group package
Mojave trim equipped with LED Lighting Group package

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves and fair on both left curves.

The low beams created some glare.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on both right curves and inadequate on both left curves.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	Sport trim equipped with LED Headlamp and Fog Lamp Group package Overland trim equipped with LED Lighting Group package Rubicon trim equipped with LED Lighting Group package Mojave trim equipped with LED Lighting Group package
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating Applies to 2022-25 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	101.1 m	None
Straightaway left edge	58.7 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	73.7 m	None
250m radius left curve, right edge	55.9 m	41.2%
150m radius right curve, right edge	58.7 m	19.4%
150m radius left curve, left edge	54.5 m	19.9%

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	111.7 m
Straightaway left edge	74.8 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	73.6 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	59.2 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	56.1 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	53.3 m

Trim level(s)

Sport trim equipped with Advanced Safety Group package
Overland trim equipped with Advanced Safety Group package
Rubicon trim equipped with Advanced Safety Group package
Mojave trim equipped with Advanced Safety Group package

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on the sharp right curve and inadequate on the gradual right and both left curves.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway, on both left curves and on the gradual right curve.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	Sport trim equipped with Advanced Safety Group package Overland trim equipped with Advanced Safety Group package Rubicon trim equipped with Advanced Safety Group package Mojave trim equipped with Advanced Safety Group package
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2022-25 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	89.8 m	None
Straightaway left edge	47.4 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	49.5 m	None
250m radius left curve, left edge	43.6 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	45.1 m	None
150m radius left curve, left edge	39.1 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	117.0 m
Straightaway left edge	75.0 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	53.6 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	52.7 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	44.6 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	41.5 m

Trim level(s)

Sport trim
Overland trim
Rubicon trim
Mojave trim

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on the sharp right curve and inadequate on the gradual right and both left curves.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	Sport trim Overland trim Rubicon trim Mojave trim
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating Applies to 2022-25 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	89.8 m	None
Straightaway left edge	47.4 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	49.5 m	None
250m radius left curve, left edge	43.6 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	45.1 m	None
150m radius left curve, left edge	39.1 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	117.0 m
Straightaway left edge	75.0 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	53.6 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	52.7 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	44.6 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	41.5 m

About the headlight evaluation

Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle

System details

Optional Full Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus

Package name

Optional Advanced Safety Group

Overall evaluation

Applies to 2021-23 models

Superior

with optional equipment

This system meets the requirements for forward collision warning.
In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.

About the original front crash prevention test

Seat belt reminders

Rating applies to 2022-25 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Front row
Unbelted occupant alert (audible & visual)
Initiation time
Duration	Long enough (90+ seconds)
Volume
Audio frequency
Second row
Startup status alert (visual)	None

Technical measurements for this test

About the seat belt reminder evaluation

Child seat anchors

Rating applies to 2022-23 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	Altitude
Seat type	cloth

This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor and the ability to borrow lower anchors from the other seating positions.

Note: When anchors are borrowed, they aren't available to use in their designated positions.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	Altitude
Seat type	cloth

Rating icon	Rating
G	Good
A	Acceptable
M	Marginal
P	Poor
	Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
thether anchor symbol	Tether anchor
lower anchor symbol	Lower anchors
shared lower achors symbol	Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
	No hardware available

Details by seating position

Position	Rating
1
1	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	Can be borrowed from 1 and 3
3
3	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors

Technical measurements for this test

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	Yes
Depth	Visible
Force (lbs)	0
Clearance angle (degrees)	58
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	Yes
Depth	Visible
Force (lbs)	0
Clearance angle (degrees)	61
Tether anchor
Location	Back wall
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
Lower latch is shared for this seat position
Lower anchor B
Lower latch is shared for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Back wall
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	Yes
Depth	Visible
Force (lbs)	0
Clearance angle (degrees)	58
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	Yes
Depth	Visible
Force (lbs)	0
Clearance angle (degrees)	57
Tether anchor
Location	Back wall
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

About the child seat anchor evaluation

Background cabin sound pressure level at 24 km/h	52 dB
Audible signal sound pressure level at 24 km/h	56 dB
Difference between background and signal	3.9 dB
Background cabin sound pressure level at 40 km/h	55 dB
Audible signal sound pressure level at 40 km/h	58 dB
Difference between background and signal	2.5 dB
Dominant audio frequency	776 Hz