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2021 Jeep Gladiator

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

Your vehicle at a glance

Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
292
Received Nov 2020 to Sep 2026
Official recalls listed
8
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
3
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed43 complaints · 15% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed13 complaints · 4.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Unintended acceleration despite braking12 complaints · 4.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #26V363000Park outsideChrysler (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.
  • Recall #24V652000Chrysler (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."
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 7 crashes, 3 fires, 7 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.

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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.

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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

4 more problems

Brakes

Electrical & lights

1 more problem

Airbags, belts & seats

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Steering, suspension & tires

3 more problems

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2021 Jeep Gladiator
27
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MonthComplaints
November 20201
December 20200
January 20210
February 20212
March 20214
April 20210
May 20215
June 20211
July 20211
August 20216
September 20218
October 20213
November 20216
December 20217
January 202227
February 20225
March 20223
April 20223
May 20223
June 20224
July 20221
August 20221
September 20227
October 20224
November 20227
December 20227
January 20238
February 20235
March 20234
April 20231
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June 20237
July 20233
August 20233
September 20235
October 20238
November 20233
December 20235
January 20245
February 20242
March 20243
April 20243
May 20244
June 20244
July 20244
August 20241
September 20243
October 20245
November 20243
December 20242
January 20257
February 20255
March 20256
April 20253
May 20254
June 20254
July 20252
August 20252
September 20250
October 20253
November 20253
December 20250
January 20264
February 20268
March 20263
April 20263
May 20263
June 20268
July 20269
August 20263
September 20263
October 20260
Total292

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed4315%12.4×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Nov 2021
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.8%
Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed134.5%–
Unintended acceleration despite braking124.1%–
Manual clutch wears out or fails early93.1%21.2×NHTSA recall #21V028000, #23V116000
Glass shatters or cracks without impact82.7%–
Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips82.7%1.1×
Brake lights fail or stay on72.4%16.9×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Oct 2024
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.1%
Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power72.4%–
Vehicle catches fire from wiring62.1%3.3×NHTSA recall #26V363000
Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly62.1%–
Engine suddenly shuts off while driving62.1%–NHTSA recall #24V572000
Power steering cuts out while driving62.1%3.4×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Feb 2026
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.8%
Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving51.7%–
Suspension struts and shocks wear out early51.7%–
Head gasket leaks coolant into engine51.7%–
Water leaks into cabin during rain41.4%–
Headlights dim or fail at night41.4%–
Axle breaks while driving, wheel detaches41.4%–
Battery drains and dies when parked41.4%3.7×
Transmission fails or loses power while driving41.4%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #26V363000June 4, 20261,076,999 vehicles affected

    Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.

    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.

    Remedy

    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.

  • NHTSA recall #24V652000September 5, 202432,863 vehicles affected

    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.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.

  • NHTSA recall #24V572000August 1, 202494 vehicles affected

    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.

    Remedy

    Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 92B. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-116 will need to have the new remedy completed.

  • NHTSA recall #23V263000April 13, 202345,832 vehicles affected

    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.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.

  • NHTSA recall #23V116000February 23, 202369,201 vehicles affected

    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.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.

  • NHTSA recall #22V767000October 13, 202260,413 vehicles affected

    engine; 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.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.

  • NHTSA recall #22V638000August 25, 20227,895 vehicles affected

    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.

    Remedy

    Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.

  • NHTSA recall #21V028000January 28, 202142,887 vehicles affected

    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.

    Remedy

    FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.

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About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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