2021 Jeep Gladiator problems and recalls

Owners have filed 289 complaints on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, and NHTSA has issued 8 recalls. The most cited component is the Steering (94 complaints).

289
Complaints
8
Recalls
7
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
7
Injuries
41.9
Severity index

Severity index 41.9 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 41.9p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 78 of 92 by severity index among 2021 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 15% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2021 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

SteeringSteering: 94 complaints (32.5%)94 33%Power TrainPower Train: 69 complaints (23.9%)69 24%EngineEngine: 53 complaints (18.3%)53 18%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 45 complaints (15.6%)45 16%SuspensionSuspension: 41 complaints (14.2%)41 14%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 28 complaints (9.7%)28 10%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 20 complaints (6.9%)20 7%Service BrakesService Brakes: 16 complaints (5.5%)16 6%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
STEERING9432.5%
POWER TRAIN6923.9%
ENGINE5318.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4515.6%
SUSPENSION4114.2%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER289.7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM206.9%
SERVICE BRAKES165.5%

Complaints filed per year

036722020: 12021: 432022: 722023: 542024: 392025: 392026: 41 (partial year)2021227223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20201
202143
202272
202354
202439
202539
2026 (year to date)41
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (132 against 116).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
21V02800028/01/2021POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYChrysler (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.
22V63800025/08/2022BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONChrysler (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 St
22V76700013/10/2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPChrysler (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.
23V11600023/02/2023POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYChrysler (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.
23V26300013/04/2023FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPChrysler (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.
24V57200001/08/2024POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREChrysler (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.
24V65200005/09/2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELChrysler (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 Safet
26V36300004/06/2026STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMPChrysler (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.

Other Jeep Gladiator model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 6 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-29. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.