Model Year Problem Record
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.
Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.
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.
94 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V363000.
71 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V028000, 23V116000, 24V572000.
54 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V767000.
46 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V652000.
41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
33 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V263000.
28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V638000.
8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 AdvisoryNHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.
High pressure fuel pump failure. Resulted in recall campaign 24V957.
Underhood fires. Resulted in recall campaign 26V363.
When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.
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.