Used Jeep Gladiator for Sale nearWaterloo, 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 $33,336, and its lowest point over the past year was $32,346. 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 earns strong owner approval across its model years, and its appeal is easy to see if you want a truck with a distinctive personality. The all-generations owner rating is 4.78/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Gladiator’s off-road ability, rugged design, and fun driving character. They also frequently highlight its versatility and the way it blends Jeep style with pickup usefulness.

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

The trade-offs that show up most often are poor fuel economy, a firm ride, and pricing that can feel high relative to the equipment you get. For shoppers who value capability and character first, those compromises are easier to accept.

36.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Jeep Gladiator models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Gladiator for its rugged character, off-road capability, and distinctive design. Expert reviews also reinforce its appeal as a truck that delivers a unique open-air driving experience and strong trail-focused personality.

• 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 most tied to how the truck was used and maintained, so a clean history and careful inspection matter a lot.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.6% — 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.

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 trim adds forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control with full-stop capability, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want more everyday convenience and safety tech.
• Nighthawk: This value-rich trim adds a more distinctive appearance and sits above the Sport S in the lineup.
• Willys: This rugged trim leans into the Gladiator’s off-road character with a more trail-ready setup.
• Mojave: The desert-runner trim brings off-road tuning aimed at high-speed dirt use.
• Rubicon: This off-roader adds serious trail hardware for buyers who want maximum capability.
• Mojave X: This version adds leather seats, plenty of standard equipment, eight-way power-adjustable heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, upgraded interior materials, expanded infotainment features, and a premium sound system.
• Rubicon X: This version 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 to the lineup.
• Big Bear: This California-only special edition adds another unique take on the Gladiator’s personality.

What Jeep Gladiator do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim, mileage, and price. They also usually sit in the sweet spot between newer features and broader availability.

What is the Jeep Gladiator's resale value?

Most model years in this set are down year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer models, while the smallest change appears in the 2023 model year. That pattern suggests recent inventory has softened more quickly than older examples.

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 −14.35% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.17%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 40.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,432. The Jeep Gladiator offers a distinctive open-air driving experience that blends removable doors, a fold-down windshield, and truck utility in a way few vehicles can match.

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.
• Starting price: Base prices range from $38,695 to $61,695 plus a $1,995 destination charge.

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 October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.