{"id":"2021_jeep_gladiator","make":"Jeep","make_slug":"jeep","model":"Gladiator","model_slug":"gladiator","year":2021,"url":"/jeep/gladiator/2021/","pts":["gas","diesel"],"configs":[{"id":42951,"model":"Gladiator 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 8-spd","cyl":6,"displ":3.6,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":17,"hwy":22,"comb":19,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD","co2":466,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":3300,"save_spend":-5250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"CRX","modified":"Wed Nov 18 00:00:00 EST 2020"},{"id":43011,"model":"Gladiator 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Manual 6-spd","cyl":6,"displ":3.6,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":16,"hwy":23,"comb":19,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD","co2":476,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":3300,"save_spend":-5250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"CRX","modified":"Wed Nov 18 00:00:00 EST 2020"},{"id":43012,"model":"Gladiator EcoDiesel 4WD","pt":"diesel","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 8-spd","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":22,"hwy":28,"comb":24,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Diesel","vclass":"Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD","co2":423,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3750,"save_spend":-7500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"CRX","modified":"Mon Dec 12 00:00:00 EST 2022"},{"id":43013,"model":"Gladiator Rubicon EcoDiesel 4WD","pt":"diesel","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 8-spd","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":21,"hwy":27,"comb":24,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Diesel","vclass":"Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD","co2":436,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3750,"save_spend":-7500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"CRX","modified":"Mon Dec 12 00:00:00 EST 2022"}],"vclass":"Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD","segment":"Pickup truck","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"26V363000","component":"STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2026-06-04","owner_notified":"2026-07-09","units":1076999,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the \"Off\" position.","consequence":"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, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":true,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"21D","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"24V652000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2024-09-05","owner_notified":"2024-10-03","units":32863,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.  The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, \"Controls and Displays.\"","consequence":"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 1-800-853-1403.  FCA's number for this recall is 30B.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"30B","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V572000","component":"POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2024-08-01","owner_notified":"2024-08-15","units":94,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116.  The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power.","consequence":"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 US LLC's number for this recall is 92B.  Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-116 will need to have the new remedy completed.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"92B","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"23V263000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2023-04-13","owner_notified":"2023-10-17","units":45832,"summary":"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.  The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.","consequence":"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 customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"01A","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V116000","component":"POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2023-02-23","owner_notified":"2023-11-16","units":69201,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions.  The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.","consequence":"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 US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A.  This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028.  Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"19A","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"22V767000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2022-10-13","owner_notified":"2023-10-17","units":60413,"summary":"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.  The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.","consequence":"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 customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"Z96","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V638000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2022-08-25","owner_notified":"2022-10-06","units":7895,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles.  A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","consequence":"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 for this recall is Z86.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"Z86","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"21V028000","component":"POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2021-01-28","owner_notified":"2021-03-04","units":42887,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions.  The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.","consequence":"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 plate, free of charge.\"  FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021.  Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"Y01","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"}],"recall_count":8,"critical_count":3,"park_outside":true,"do_not_drive":false,"score":35,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":289,"crash":7,"fire":3,"injured":7,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Steering",94],["Power Train",69],["Engine",53],["Electrical System",45],["Suspension",41],["Unspecified",28]],"by_year":{"2020":1,"2021":43,"2022":72,"2023":54,"2024":39,"2025":39,"2026":41},"excerpts":[["2021-10-07","Suspension","The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on concrete pavement, after transitioning from the concrete pavement to asphalt, the front end of the vehicle bottomed out inadvertently. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle at a\u2026"],["2021-09-23","Service Brakes","Leaking axle , transmission fluid leaking onto wheel and brakes. Was deemed unsafe to drive, parts on back order. Car swerves hard to right doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t steer straight"],["2021-09-23","Power Train","Leakage of oil from rear passenger side axle seal. Vehicle was purchased new in March 2021 and leak discovered in September 2021."]]},"investigations":[{"action":"PE24024","component":"STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP","opened":"2024-09-06","closed":"","campaign":"26V363","subject":"Underhood fires","summary":"The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 9 Vehicle Owner's Questionnaire (VOQ) reports, 1 Death and Injury report, and multiple field reports alleging incidents of engine compartment fires in model year (MY) 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. The majority of the reports describe a fire occurring while the ignition in the vehicle was in an \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcOFF\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 state with a suspected origin at the passenger front side of the engine compartment. An ignition \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcOFF\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 vehicle fire can result in an increased risk of occupant injury, injury to persons outside the vehicle, and property damage, with little to no warning. ODI has contacted the vehicle manufacturer, Fiat Chrysler Autom"},{"action":"EA23001","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","opened":"2023-03-17","closed":"","campaign":"24V957","subject":"High pressure fuel pump failure","summary":"The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-021 on October 14, 2021, to investigate incidents alleging a stall/loss of motive power as a result of high-pressure fuel pump failures in certain model year (MY) 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy duty trucks equipped with 6.7L Cummins turbodiesel engines. During the investigation, ODI sought to determine if the related defect allegation was limited in scope to the recalled population. After review of information request response materials from both FCA and BMW, NHTSA determined that sufficient information to identify a comprehensive recall population could not be produced by FCA and BMW.During the investigation FCA filed rec"}],"ncap":[{"desc":"PU/CC 4WD","overall":null,"frontal":4,"side":null,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.267,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"PU/CC 4WD","overall":null,"frontal":null,"side":null,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.267,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":75,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":24,"ncap":null,"complaints":289},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}