Used Jeep Gladiator for Sale nearAmes, IA

How much does the Jeep Gladiator cost in today's market?

Used Jeep Gladiator prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Jeep Gladiator's current nationwide average price is $33,486, and over the past year that average reached a low of $32,349. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Jeep Gladiator a good car?

Yes — the Jeep Gladiator has a strong owner following and a clear identity that stands out in the midsize truck class. The all-generations owner rating is 4.78/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its rugged design, off-road capability, and open-air personality. They also highlight its versatile performance and the way it blends Jeep character with truck utility.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on fuel economy, towing and payload value, and the way some safety features are reserved for higher trims.

34.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Jeep Gladiator models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Jeep Gladiator highly for ruggedness, off-road capability, and its distinctive design. Expert reviews also reinforce its appeal as a specialized truck with strong character and broad versatility.

• Owners rate the Jeep Gladiator between 4.2 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is shaped more by the Gladiator’s specialized nature and feature mix than by a broad pattern of weak owner satisfaction.

What should I look for when buying a used Jeep Gladiator?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Starting with the Sport S, the Gladiator has forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and an adaptive cruise control system with full-stop capability.
• Infotainment: Every 2025 Gladiator has a Uconnect 5 infotainment system with a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and eight stereo speakers.
• Fuel efficiency: According to the EPA, every version of the Gladiator should get 19 mpg combined, but during our test drive, the Mojave returned 16.2 mpg over nearly 275 miles of driving.

Which Jeep Gladiator trim should I buy?

The 2025 Jeep Gladiator offers these trims:

• Sport: The entry trim focuses on the Gladiator’s core open-air truck formula and gives you the model’s basic capability at the lowest price point.
• Sport S: This is the best-value trim, adding forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control with full-stop capability.
• Nighthawk: This value-rich trim adds a more distinctive appearance and sits above the Sport S in the lineup.
• Willys: This rugged trim adds a more trail-ready look and feel for buyers who want extra character.
• Mojave: This desert runner adds off-road tuning and hardware aimed at high-speed dirt-road use.
• Rubicon: This off-roader adds serious trail hardware for buyers who want the most capable setup in the lineup.
• Mojave X: This trim adds leather seats, plenty of standard equipment, eight-way power-adjustable heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, upgraded interior materials, expanded infotainment features, leather upholstery, and a premium sound system.
• Rubicon X: This trim adds leather seats and plenty of standard equipment for buyers who want a more upscale take on the Rubicon formula.
• High Tide: This special edition adds a distinct appearance package.
• Big Bear: This California-only special edition adds a distinct appearance package.

What Jeep Gladiator do most buyers choose?

The Jeep Gladiator years with the most listings are 2022, 2021, and 2023.

Those higher-volume years tend to draw the broadest shopper interest because they combine strong availability with familiar pricing and trim choices. They also give you more room to compare condition, equipment, and deal quality across listings.

What is the Jeep Gladiator's resale value?

Most model years in the Gladiator lineup are moving lower year over year, which can create better opportunities for used buyers. The sharpest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the smallest change appears in the 2023 model year. That pattern suggests recent inventory is becoming more approachable without erasing the Gladiator’s distinct appeal.

The 2023, 2021, and 2022 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Jeep Gladiator safe?

• 2025: 3/10
• 2024: 6/10
• 2023: 4/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 6/10

For the safest used buy, the 2021 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Jeep Gladiator now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −14.05% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.49%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,556. The Jeep Gladiator offers a distinctive open-air, adventure-first character that makes it feel unlike most midsize trucks.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Jeep offers a single powertrain for the 2025 Gladiator, so we hope you like it. The tried and true Chrysler Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 engine generates 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, and uses an eight-speed automatic transmission to power the wheels.
• Tech: Every 2025 Gladiator has a Uconnect 5 infotainment system with a 12.3-inch touchscreen display. It includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and eight stereo speakers.
• Safety: Starting with the Sport S, the Gladiator has forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and an adaptive cruise control system with full-stop capability.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.