The 2021 Jeep Gladiator has a elevated safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 287 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

287

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

26V3630002026-04-06

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

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.

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 287 owners have filed complaints about the 2021 Jeep Gladiator. STEERING issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Steering52

02Power Train43

03Steering,suspension14

04Electrical System13

05Suspension11

287 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Jeep Gladiator Fuel Economy

19–24mpg combined

16-22city

22-28hwy

$3,500-$3,550/yr

Across 4 configurations, the 2021 Jeep Gladiator returns 19–24 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Gladiator EcoDiesel 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

24mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel DriveDiesel

22 city28 hwy~$3,500/yr4/10 Average

Gladiator Rubicon EcoDiesel 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

24mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel DriveDiesel

21 city27 hwy~$3,500/yr4/10 Average

Gladiator 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

19mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

17 city22 hwy~$3,550/yr3/10 Poor

Gladiator 4WD - Manual 6-spd

19mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$3,550/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2021 Jeep Gladiator

38States

32%in top 3

14% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 38 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

1,59514%

FLFlorida

1,35512%

CACalifornia

7627%

NCNorth Carolina

5635%

GAGeorgia

4884%

AZArizona

4844%

PAPennsylvania

4674%

OKOklahoma

3713%

OHOhio

3613%

COColorado

3513%

MOMissouri

3213%

TNTennessee

2983%

MIMichigan

2682%

INIndiana

2532%

DEDelaware

2362%

DC234

UT231

MD207

NY200

IL185

WA168

NJ166

OR165

NH143

AL141

MN132

KY123

WI111

NE106

NV100

RI95

MA80

VA79

SC77

NM66

ME61

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2021.

Buying a 2021 Jeep Gladiator?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2021 Jeep Gladiator a good car to buy?

The 2021 Jeep Gladiator has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is steering, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2021 Jeep Gladiator?

Fuel economy ranges from 19 to 24 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $576 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2021 Jeep Gladiator?

STEERING is the number-one complaint area for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, based on 287 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.