Model year record

2021 Jeep Gladiator

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 562 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V363000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,076,999
Reported to NHTSA
2026-06-04
Owners notified
2026-07-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V652000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
32,863
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-05
Owners notified
2024-10-03

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V572000

Power train: manual transmission: control module: software

Component
Power train: manual transmission: control module: software
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
94
Reported to NHTSA
2024-08-01
Owners notified
2024-08-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V263000

Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
45,832
Reported to NHTSA
2023-04-13
Owners notified
2023-10-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V116000

Power train: clutch assembly

Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
69,201
Reported to NHTSA
2023-02-23
Owners notified
2023-11-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V767000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
60,413
Reported to NHTSA
2022-10-13
Owners notified
2023-10-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V638000

Back over prevention: display function

Component
Back over prevention: display function
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
7,895
Reported to NHTSA
2022-08-25
Owners notified
2022-10-06

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V028000

Power train: clutch assembly

Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
42,887
Reported to NHTSA
2021-01-28
Owners notified
2021-03-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering11850 mi
Power train826,000 mi
Electrical system6310,000 mi
Engine5914,000 mi
Suspension4536,000 mi
Unknown or other35
Fuel/propulsion system26
Service brakes18
Exterior lighting17
Vehicle speed control15
Visibility/wiper14700 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1014,000 mi
Wheels9
Air bags717,250 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control5
Forward collision avoidance: warnings4
Seat belts417,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights342,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling225,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel2165 mi
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump240,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection2
Power train: automatic transmission257,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly285,159 mi
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection216,801 mi
Structure: body210,000 mi
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module13,153 mi
Back over prevention12,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking1
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1
Parking brake126,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: clutches/bands148,602 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal131,000 mi
Seats1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump12,900 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber11,100 mi
Tires1
Visibility: windshield17,500 mi

The 2020 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2022 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

PE24024Underhood fires

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump

EA23001High pressure fuel pump failure

Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.