Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Jeep Gladiator
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Jeep Gladiator has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 292 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V363000 Park Outside: Power Steering Wiring May Catch Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V652000 Instrument Panel Failure/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V572000 Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V263000 High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V116000 Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V767000 Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V638000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V028000 Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 94 complaints
- Power Train 71 complaints
- Engine 53 complaints
- Electrical System 46 complaints
- Suspension 41 complaints
- Unknown or Other 28 complaints
Of the 292 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 292 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $11,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Jeep Gladiator struggles with reliability issues, particularly in its steering, power train, and fuel systems. Recalls and owner complaints highlight these prevalent problems, which impact the vehicle's overall dependability and increase ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering pump | 30,000–50,000 miles | $600–$1,000 | very common |
| high pressure fuel pump | 40,000–60,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| clutch assembly | 50,000–70,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | common |
| engine control module | 40,000–70,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | occasional |
| instrument cluster | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake pad inspections
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid check
- Battery inspection
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering stiffness or noise
- Engine stalling unexpectedly
- Clutch slipping or burning smell
- Electrical issues warning
- Fuel pump whine or failure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.