2021 Jeep Gladiator Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 292 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2021 Jeep Gladiator
The 2021 Jeep Gladiator shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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8
NHTSA Recalls
8 recalls on record
292
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crash Reports
3 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.
🔧 Power Train: Clutch Assembly
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…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Display Function
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…
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
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…
🔧 Power Train: Clutch Assembly
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…
🔧 Fuel System, Diesel: Delivery: Fuel Pump
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…
🔧 Power Train: Manual Transmission: Control Module: Software
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…
🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
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…
🔧 Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Pump
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,…
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Jeep Gladiator
Based on 292 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Jeep Gladiator — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2020, 2021 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2023, 2024, 2025 — 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 recall campaigns and 292 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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: 2023, 2024, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2020, 2021.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.