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2021 Jeep Gladiator

GasDiesel
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
35 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls3 critical8
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA289
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA24 mpg
2027202620252024202320222021
Active NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from structures until repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.

The 2021 Jeep Gladiator is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel pickup truck with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Gladiator EcoDiesel 4WD, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year, 3 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 289 complaints, most often about the steering.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Gladiator 4WDGas4WD3.6L 6-cyl172219$3,300
Gladiator 4WDGas4WD3.6L 6-cyl162319$3,300
Gladiator EcoDiesel 4WDDiesel4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo222824$3,750
Gladiator Rubicon EcoDiesel 4WDDiesel4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo212724$3,750

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 42951, 43011, 43012, 43013.

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Recalls (8)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Steering

21D
Park outside1,076,999 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.FixOwners 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 1
NHTSA campaign 26V363000reported Jun 4, 2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
▲high

Electrical System

30B
32,863 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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."RiskAn instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V652000reported Sep 5, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
○minor

Power Train

92B
94 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V572000reported Aug 1, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
▲high

Fuel System, Diesel

01A
45,832 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskFuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V263000reported Apr 13, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
!critical

Power Train

19A
69,201 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskOverheated 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.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V116000reported Feb 23, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

Z96
60,413 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskAn engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V767000reported Oct 13, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
○minor

Back Over Prevention

Z86
7,895 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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."RiskA rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V638000reported Aug 25, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
!critical

Power Train

Y01
42,887 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskOverheated 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.FixFCA 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V028000reported Jan 28, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

NHTSA defect investigations

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump — Underhood fires open

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 ‘OFF’ state with a suspected origin at the passenger front side of the engine compartment. An ignition ‘OFF’ 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

Opened Sep 6, 2024 · action PE24024

Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump — High pressure fuel pump failure open

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

Opened Mar 17, 2023 · action EA23001

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
289complaints filed

7 involved a crash · 3 a fire · 7 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2020: 1 · 2021: 43 · 2022: 72 · 2023: 54 · 2024: 39 · 2025: 39 · 2026: 41

Most-cited components

Steering94
Power Train69
Engine53
Electrical System45
Suspension41
Unspecified28

What owners describe

“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…”Oct 7, 2021 · Suspension · NHTSA owner report
“Leaking axle , transmission fluid leaking onto wheel and brakes. Was deemed unsafe to drive, parts on back order. Car swerves hard to right doesn’t steer straight”Sep 23, 2021 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report
“Leakage of oil from rear passenger side axle seal. Vehicle was purchased new in March 2021 and leak discovered in September 2021.”Sep 23, 2021 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
PU/CC 4WDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★☆☆27%
PU/CC 4WDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★☆☆27%

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Other Gladiator model years

A

2027 Jeep Gladiator

0 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2026 Jeep Gladiator

2 recalls · 3 complaints

B

2025 Jeep Gladiator

1 recalls · 15 complaints

C

2024 Jeep Gladiator

2 recalls · 23 complaints

F

2023 Jeep Gladiator

6 recalls · 55 complaints

F

2022 Jeep Gladiator

8 recalls · 116 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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