2021 Jeep Gladiator Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 31,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear axle” (24% of reports).
- 71power train complaints
- 31,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 61%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear axle: mentioned in 17 of 71 complaints (24%)
- Seal leaking: mentioned in 6 of 71 complaints (8%)
- Power train contacted: mentioned in 6 of 71 complaints (8%)
- 3RD gear: mentioned in 5 of 71 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 11 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 71 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Jeep Gladiator power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Gladiator | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Gladiator | 2 | 9% | — |
| 2023 Gladiator | 8 | 14% | 300 |
| 2022 Gladiator | 21 | 18% | 24,137 |
| 2021 Gladiator | 71 | 24% | 31,000 |
| 2020 Gladiator | 55 | 11% | 12,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Power train:manual transmission:control module:software
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that two years ago the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V116000 (Power Train); to prevent the clutch from overheating. However, the failure started after the vehicle was repaired under the recall…
My Transmission is skipping on 3rd gear ratio code and reverse is getting stuck with only 70,000 2021 and i was the only owner.
Component Affected: Power Train / Automatic Transmission (850RE 8-Speed)Description of Safety Hazard:While driving my 2022 Jeep Gladiator (53,940 miles), the transmission experienced a severe internal component failure, specifically throwing error code P0733-00 (Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio). This…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2021 Jeep Gladiators have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 71 owner complaints about power train for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator (24% of the 292 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator power train?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 31,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator?
The most frequent phrase is “rear axle”, in 17 of 71 complaints, followed by “seal leaking” (6).
Other 2021 Jeep Gladiator problems
- Steering problems (94)
- Engine problems (53)
See all 2021 Jeep Gladiator problems or power train problems across all Gladiator years.