JEEP GLADIATOR 2021

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

385
Complaints
9
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

385 Complaints 9 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

9 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 24V652000 SAFETY RECALL
32.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 5, 2024
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 30B
Notice Date: Oct 3, 2024
Recall Date: Sep 5, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 24V572000 SAFETY RECALL
94 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 1, 2024
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 92B
Notice Date: Aug 15, 2024
Recall Date: Aug 1, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 23V263000 SAFETY RECALL
45.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 13, 2023
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 01A
Notice Date: Oct 17, 2023
Recall Date: Apr 13, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 23V116000 SAFETY RECALL
69.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 23, 2023
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 19A
Notice Date: Nov 16, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 23, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 22V767000 SAFETY RECALL
60.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 13, 2022
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: Z96
Notice Date: Oct 17, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 13, 2022
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 22V638000 SAFETY RECALL
7.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 25, 2022
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: Z86
Notice Date: Oct 6, 2022
Recall Date: Aug 25, 2022
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 21V028000 SAFETY RECALL
42.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 28, 2021
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: Y01
Notice Date: Mar 4, 2021
Recall Date: Jan 28, 2021

Consumer Complaints

385 Complaints
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11404357 Other
Mar 22, 2021
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 JEEP GLADIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 67 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ADJUSTED THE BATTERY TERMINAL FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART AND OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER MIRACLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1290 NASHVILLE PIKE, GALLATIN, TN 37066) WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,400. INVALID VIN.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 JEEP GLADIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 67 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ADJUSTED THE BATTERY TERMINAL FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART AND OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER MIRACLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1290 NASHVILLE PIKE, GALLATIN, TN 37066) WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,400. INVALID VIN.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 JEEP GLADIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 67 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ADJUSTED THE BATTERY TERMINAL FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART AND OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER MIRACLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1290 NASHVILLE PIKE, GALLATIN, TN 37066) WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,400. INVALID VIN.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11404357
Notice Date: Mar 22, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 22, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11404078 Other
Mar 21, 2021
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

ON THE HIGHWAY INCREASING SPEEDS THE VEHICLE BECAME HARD TO STEER AND STAY IN LANE AS GETTING UP TO THE SPEED LIMIT OF 70 MPH IT BECAME WORSE WITH THE VEHICLE GOING BACK AND FORTH MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.

Corrective Action:

ON THE HIGHWAY INCREASING SPEEDS THE VEHICLE BECAME HARD TO STEER AND STAY IN LANE AS GETTING UP TO THE SPEED LIMIT OF 70 MPH IT BECAME WORSE WITH THE VEHICLE GOING BACK AND FORTH MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.

Additional Notes:

ON THE HIGHWAY INCREASING SPEEDS THE VEHICLE BECAME HARD TO STEER AND STAY IN LANE AS GETTING UP TO THE SPEED LIMIT OF 70 MPH IT BECAME WORSE WITH THE VEHICLE GOING BACK AND FORTH MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11404078
Notice Date: Mar 21, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 21, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11395941 Other
Feb 12, 2021
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

DEFROST ONLY WORKS FOR THE CENTER PORTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. NO AIR COMES FROM THE RIGHT OR LEFT SIDES OF THE DEFROST VENTS. THE LEADS TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY FOR THE DRIVER ESPECIALLY IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS.

Corrective Action:

DEFROST ONLY WORKS FOR THE CENTER PORTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. NO AIR COMES FROM THE RIGHT OR LEFT SIDES OF THE DEFROST VENTS. THE LEADS TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY FOR THE DRIVER ESPECIALLY IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS.

Additional Notes:

DEFROST ONLY WORKS FOR THE CENTER PORTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. NO AIR COMES FROM THE RIGHT OR LEFT SIDES OF THE DEFROST VENTS. THE LEADS TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY FOR THE DRIVER ESPECIALLY IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11395941
Notice Date: Feb 12, 2021
Recall Date: Feb 12, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11395940 Other
Feb 12, 2021
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

STEERING IS LOOSE AND IS DIFFICULT TO STAY IN LANE WHEN DRIVING. THE PROBLEM AMPLIFIES WITH SPEED AND REQUIRES CONSTANT DANGEROUS OVER CORRECTION ESPECIALLY IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS LIKE SNOW OR ICE.

Corrective Action:

STEERING IS LOOSE AND IS DIFFICULT TO STAY IN LANE WHEN DRIVING. THE PROBLEM AMPLIFIES WITH SPEED AND REQUIRES CONSTANT DANGEROUS OVER CORRECTION ESPECIALLY IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS LIKE SNOW OR ICE.

Additional Notes:

STEERING IS LOOSE AND IS DIFFICULT TO STAY IN LANE WHEN DRIVING. THE PROBLEM AMPLIFIES WITH SPEED AND REQUIRES CONSTANT DANGEROUS OVER CORRECTION ESPECIALLY IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS LIKE SNOW OR ICE.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11395940
Notice Date: Feb 12, 2021
Recall Date: Feb 12, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11374392 Other
Nov 12, 2020
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

VEHICLE HAS IRREGULAR DOWNSHIFTS IN LOWER GEARS. WHILE BRAKING THE DOWNSHIFTS CAN BE HEARD AS WELL AS FELT. THE SOUNDS AND SHAKE FROM DOWNSHIFTS VARY IN LOUDNESS AND STRENGTH. OCCASIONALLY WHILE BRAKING AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS DOWNSHIFTING, THE VEHICLE WILL SURGE FORWARD. THE SURGE THAT CAN BE FELT CAN VARY AND SEEM LIKE THE VEHICLE IS BEING HIT FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE OR SOMETIMES IT MAY FEEL LIKE A SLIGHT PUSH FROM BEHIND. WHILE DRIVING AND BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS LIKE IN A PARKING LOT THE SURGE FROM DOWNSHIFTS ARE A DEFINITE SAFETY CONCERN. THE LOUD DOWNSHIFTS AS WELL AS THE SURGING DOES NOT HAPPEN ON EVERY DOWNSHIFT. A SEARCH OF ONLINE JEEP FORUMS REVEALED OTHER JEEP GLADIATOR OWNERS WITH SIMILAR ISSUES WHILE OTHERS HAVE VERY SMOOTH SHIFTING VEHICLES. JEEP SHOULD BE AWARE OF ISSUES BUT CLEARLY WITH MY 2021 MODEL BEING THE SECOND YEAR OF PRODUCTION, THE PROBLEMS ARE NOT FIXED.

Corrective Action:

VEHICLE HAS IRREGULAR DOWNSHIFTS IN LOWER GEARS. WHILE BRAKING THE DOWNSHIFTS CAN BE HEARD AS WELL AS FELT. THE SOUNDS AND SHAKE FROM DOWNSHIFTS VARY IN LOUDNESS AND STRENGTH. OCCASIONALLY WHILE BRAKING AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS DOWNSHIFTING, THE VEHICLE WILL SURGE FORWARD. THE SURGE THAT CAN BE FELT CAN VARY AND SEEM LIKE THE VEHICLE IS BEING HIT FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE OR SOMETIMES IT MAY FEEL LIKE A SLIGHT PUSH FROM BEHIND. WHILE DRIVING AND BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS LIKE IN A PARKING LOT THE SURGE FROM DOWNSHIFTS ARE A DEFINITE SAFETY CONCERN. THE LOUD DOWNSHIFTS AS WELL AS THE SURGING DOES NOT HAPPEN ON EVERY DOWNSHIFT. A SEARCH OF ONLINE JEEP FORUMS REVEALED OTHER JEEP GLADIATOR OWNERS WITH SIMILAR ISSUES WHILE OTHERS HAVE VERY SMOOTH SHIFTING VEHICLES. JEEP SHOULD BE AWARE OF ISSUES BUT CLEARLY WITH MY 2021 MODEL BEING THE SECOND YEAR OF PRODUCTION, THE PROBLEMS ARE NOT FIXED.

Additional Notes:

VEHICLE HAS IRREGULAR DOWNSHIFTS IN LOWER GEARS. WHILE BRAKING THE DOWNSHIFTS CAN BE HEARD AS WELL AS FELT. THE SOUNDS AND SHAKE FROM DOWNSHIFTS VARY IN LOUDNESS AND STRENGTH. OCCASIONALLY WHILE BRAKING AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS DOWNSHIFTING, THE VEHICLE WILL SURGE FORWARD. THE SURGE THAT CAN BE FELT CAN VARY AND SEEM LIKE THE VEHICLE IS BEING HIT FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE OR SOMETIMES IT MAY FEEL LIKE A SLIGHT PUSH FROM BEHIND. WHILE DRIVING AND BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS LIKE IN A PARKING LOT THE SURGE FROM DOWNSHIFTS ARE A DEFINITE SAFETY CONCERN. THE LOUD DOWNSHIFTS AS WELL AS THE SURGING DOES NOT HAPPEN ON EVERY DOWNSHIFT. A SEARCH OF ONLINE JEEP FORUMS REVEALED OTHER JEEP GLADIATOR OWNERS WITH SIMILAR ISSUES WHILE OTHERS HAVE VERY SMOOTH SHIFTING VEHICLES. JEEP SHOULD BE AWARE OF ISSUES BUT CLEARLY WITH MY 2021 MODEL BEING THE SECOND YEAR OF PRODUCTION, THE PROBLEMS ARE NOT FIXED.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11374392
Notice Date: Nov 12, 2020
Recall Date: Nov 12, 2020

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