Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Jeep Gladiator has 7 recalls, 263 complaints.
7
Recalls
263
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
21V028000
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 clu...
22V638000
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 th...
22V767000
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...
23V116000
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 cl...
23V263000
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. T...
24V572000
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...
24V652000
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 experienc...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Bought this vehicle with 27,000 miles on it. While driving on the interstate with heavy traffic. (D... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that the instrument panel was blank at st... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | Description of the Safety Issue I am submitting this complaint to report a serious seat belt safety ... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The center high mounted tail light (CHMTL) has failed. It makes it a little harder to see the vehi... |
| Feb 7, 2026 | STEERING | This afternoon I was driving on a 35mph 4 lane road when my power steering suddenly went out. Becaus... |
| Feb 4, 2026 | STEERING | While angling into a turn lane, I was forced to go back into lane of traffic first signaling into th... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The 3rd brake light in the tailgate malfunctioned This is required to pass New York State safety ins... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Two of the same faults occurred within the same month of each other. The first: while driving home ... |
| Jan 19, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving on the highway on 1/19/2026, the electric power steering system abruptly stopped worki... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have had my gorilla glass replaced two years ago for cracking on its on, my front windshield crack... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving yesterday vehicle lost power steering and almost cause a crash. Upon talking to multip... |
| Jan 3, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The heating steering wheel had an electrical short in the heating element where it began to melt the... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Approximately two months ago while driving about 65 mph on the interstate the power steering failed,... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, ... |
| Oct 18, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The third brake light, located on the tailgate of the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, has ceased to function du... |
| Oct 16, 2025 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN | My vehicles rear locker went out on me while driving on the road and completely destroyed itself. I ... |
| Oct 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle turned off while sitting at a red light; luckily it started back up. I did receive the ... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I am writing regarding my 2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, which recently suffered engine damage due to a... |
| Sep 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Without any warning and after about 7 minutes of driving, Jeep turned off while driving at about 40 ... |
| Aug 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Gladiator on 3rd transmission and likely to need a 4th now at 26,000 miles. Each one failed the sam... |