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Jeep Gladiator 2021 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

292Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
18Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering94 complaints

94 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V363000.

Power Train71 complaints

71 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V028000, 23V116000, 24V572000.

Engine54 complaints

54 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V767000.

Electrical System46 complaints

46 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V652000.

Suspension41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System33 complaints

33 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V263000.

Unknown Or Other28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V638000.

Wheels8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

21V028000Reported January 28, 2021 - 42,887 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 42,887 vehicles across all affected models.

22V638000Reported August 25, 2022 - 7,895 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on August 25, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 7,895 vehicles across all affected models.

22V767000Reported October 13, 2022 - 60,413 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 60,413 vehicles across all affected models.

23V116000Reported February 23, 2023 - 69,201 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 69,201 vehicles across all affected models.

23V263000Reported April 13, 2023 - 45,832 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on April 13, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 45,832 vehicles across all affected models.

24V572000Reported August 1, 2024 - 94 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on August 1, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 94 vehicles across all affected models.

24V652000Reported September 5, 2024 - 32,863 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on September 5, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 32,863 vehicles across all affected models.

26V363000Reported June 4, 2026 - 1,076,999 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 1,076,999 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA23001Opened March 17, 2023 - Open

High pressure fuel pump failure. Resulted in recall campaign 24V957.

PE24024Opened September 6, 2024 - Closed September 24, 2026

Underhood fires. Resulted in recall campaign 26V363.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20201
202143
202272
202354
202439
202539
202644
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.