repaired · 2026 Q3
Hydraulic power assist: pump
Park outsideNewRisk. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
2021 Jeep GladiatorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 294 owner complaints about the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, most often about the steering. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-652 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Jeep Gladiator has problems
294 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
95Steering4 crash/fire/injury
72Power train
53Engine2 crash/fire/injury
46Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
41Suspension4 crash/fire/injury
20Fuel/propulsion system
16Service brakes
14Vehicle speed control
13Exterior lighting
5815 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 95 | 4 |
| Power train | 72 | 0 |
| Engine | 53 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 46 | 2 |
| Suspension | 41 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 20 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 13 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 58 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2021 Jeep Gladiator recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Control module: software
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q2
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q2
repaired · 2024 Q3
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Gladiator year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Gladiator median. How we score
'69'70'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Jeep Gladiator safety ratings
2021 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (26.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, and the recalls they led to.
- High pressure fuel pump failureLed to recall 24V-957
- Underhood firesLed to recall 26V-363
In owners' words
What Gladiator owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The dealership has had my vehicle since September 17, 2026 with today being 11/4/26 and I originally dropped the vehicle off for warranty and recall work. Yesterday I receive a text from the dealership that my vehicle was ready to be picked up. Today I go to find that my aluminum hood was swapped…
I am experiencing the "Jeep Death Wobble" which occurs intermittently after hitting any road imperfections i.e. uneven road surface connections, potholes, or rumble strips, causing a violent and sudden shaking of the steering wheel at highway speeds. I feel like the wheels are going to fall off it…
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V363000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the vehicle was inspected, and the contact was informed that the vehicle had passed the inspection. The contact was advised to continue…
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