What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2021 Jeep Gladiator

No clear pattern

23.3% of complaints about the 2021 Jeep Gladiator arrived in its first year of service. That is an unusual figure for a 2021 vehicle, but with only 451 complaints on record the sample is too small to call it a pattern — the margin of error covers the range where ordinary vehicles sit. The figures below are reported without a verdict. The most-reported system is steering (94 complaints), typically at 2.3 yr or about 2,900 miles.

Complaints
451
Median age at failure
2.3 yr
Median mileage
20,000 n=54
Crash / fire / tow
6.4% of reports
Safety recalls
8 1 do not drive

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Steering
94 reports · 2,900 mi
2.3 yr
5.3%
Power train
70 reports · 42,000 mi
2.8 yr
2.9%
Engine
52 reports · 21,000 mi
1.6 yr
7.7%
Electrical system
45 reports · 43,050 mi
3.8 yr
6.7%
Suspension
41 reports · 28,000 mi
2.2 yr
9.8%
Other
27 reports
3.2 yr
7.4%
Fuel / propulsion
20 reports
2.8 yr
0%
Service brakes
16 reports
1.3 yr
12.5%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

26V363000 2026-06-04 Do not drive
Steering:hydraulic power assist:pump

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

24V652000 2024-09-05
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

24V572000 2024-08-01
Power train:manual transmission:control module:software

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116. The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

23V263000 2023-04-13
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.

Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

23V116000 2023-02-23
Power train:clutch assembly

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

22V767000 2022-10-13
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

22V638000 2022-08-25
Back over prevention:display function

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

21V028000 2021-01-28
Power train:clutch assembly

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Power train 1,400 mi 5 mo in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 JEEP GLADIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 67 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ADJUSTED THE BATTERY TERMINAL FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART AND OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER MIRACLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1290 NASHVILLE PIKE, GALLATIN, TN 37066) WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,400. INVALID VIN.
Power train mileage not reported 9 mo in service
Jeep is seeing a common issue with the passenger side rear axle seal leaking which is then leaking onto the brake and could cause a potential safety issue
Power train mileage not reported 10 mo in service
RIGHT REAR AXLE LEAK AT 200 MILES, leaking behind the wheel from the axle housing down on the brake shield and into the wheel rim.
Steering 1,000 mi 4 mo in service
STEERING IS LOOSE AND IS DIFFICULT TO STAY IN LANE WHEN DRIVING. THE PROBLEM AMPLIFIES WITH SPEED AND REQUIRES CONSTANT DANGEROUS OVER CORRECTION ESPECIALLY IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS LIKE SNOW OR ICE.

Other Gladiator model years

2023202220212020

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