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2021 Jeep Gladiator Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 270 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Jeep Gladiator

The 2021 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Avoid This Year — 2021 Jeep Gladiator

The 2021 Jeep Gladiator is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

8
NHTSA Recalls
8 recalls on record
270
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Jeep Gladiator (8)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Jeep dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V028000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V638000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V767000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V116000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V263000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V572000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V652000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V363000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Jeep Gladiator

Based on 270 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
87
Power Train
57
Electrical System
27
Suspension
15
Engine
14
Unknown Or Other
13
Fuel System
12
Exterior Lighting
11
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Jeep Gladiator — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 0 complaints 2020 474 complaints 2021 270 complaints 2022 111 complaints 2023 49 complaints 2024 14 complaints 2025 10 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2020, 2021 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Jeep Gladiator

Is the 2021 Jeep Gladiator reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Jeep Gladiator has 8 recalls and 270 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Jeep Gladiator have?
The 2021 Jeep Gladiator has 8 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Jeep Gladiator?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator are: Steering, Power Train, Electrical System, Suspension. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Jeep Gladiator safe to buy?
The 2021 Jeep Gladiator has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 8 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Jeep Gladiator should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Jeep Gladiator are: 2015, 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2020, 2021.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.