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Buying a used 2021 Jeep Gladiator? Check these 8 recalls first
The 2021 Jeep Gladiator has 8 recalls in this group. Clutch overheating and fracture, a steering pump fire risk carrying a park-outside instruction, and fuel pump or software-related engine stalling are the principal concerns. Rearview camera and instrument cluster failures also appear. NHTSA received 290 unverified owner complaints, including 94 involving steering, 70 power train, 53 engine, and 45 electrical system. Recall completion records should distinguish the separate clutch, fuel pump, and software actions.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Check steering pump recall status and applicable park-outside instructions by VIN.
- Verify separate clutch, fuel pump, and engine software recall repairs.
- Ask about steering symptoms or stalling and test the camera and cluster.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Jeep dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Jeep Gladiator
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator Clutch May Overheat, Fracture | Power Train | critical |
| Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Steering Pump Fire Risk · park outside | Steering | critical |
| Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator Clutch May Overheat | Power Train | high |
| Jeep, Ram Rearview Camera Image May Not Show | Back Over Prevention | high |
| Jeep and Ram Diesel Fuel Pump Can Stall Engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Jeep Gladiator, Wrangler Fuel Pump Failure Risk | Fuel System, Diesel | high |
| Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Software May Stall Engine | Power Train | high |
| Jeep Gladiator, Wrangler: Instrument Panel Cluster May Fail | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
290 complaints filed for this model year, including 7 mentioning a crash, 3 a fire and 7 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 94 | Yes |
| Power Train | 70 | Yes |
| Engine | 53 | None found |
| Electrical System | 45 | Yes |
| Suspension | 41 | None found |
| Fuel System | 20 | Yes |