2021 Jeep Gladiator problems and complaints
Owners have filed 290 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The most-reported areas: Steering (94), Power Train (70), Engine (53).
Key takeaways
- 290 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 94 | 32% |
| Power Train | 70 | 24% |
| Engine | 53 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 45 | 16% |
| Suspension | 41 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 20 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 13 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 11 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | 4/5 | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-09
My Transmission is skipping on 3rd gear ratio code and reverse is getting stuck with only 70,000 2021 and i was the only owner.
Power Train - filed 2026-08-24
Component Affected: Power Train / Automatic Transmission (850RE 8-Speed)Description of Safety Hazard:While driving my 2022 Jeep Gladiator (53,940 miles), the transmission experienced a severe internal component failure, specifically throwing error code P0733-00 (Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio). This causes the transmissi...
Suspension - filed 2026-08-14
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH on uneven road surfaces, the vehicle experienced violent shaking in the front end and the steering wheel. The contact stated that the vibration reoccurred while depressing the brake pedal and ceased after the vehicle had ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.