2021 Jeep Gladiator Steering Problems
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 1,950 miles. The words owners use most often: “death wobble” (30% of reports).
- 94steering complaints
- 1,950median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 76%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.
- Death wobble: mentioned in 28 of 94 complaints (30%)
- Front end: mentioned in 16 of 94 complaints (17%)
- Steering damper: mentioned in 8 of 94 complaints (9%)
- Bump road: mentioned in 5 of 94 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 10 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 94 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Jeep Gladiator steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Gladiator | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Gladiator | 7 | 30% | — |
| 2023 Gladiator | 10 | 18% | 66,000 |
| 2022 Gladiator | 36 | 30% | 20,900 |
| 2021 Gladiator | 94 | 32% | 1,950 |
| 2020 Gladiator | 181 | 37% | 500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:hydraulic power assist:pumpPark outside
Problem: 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.
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am experiencing the "Jeep Death Wobble" which occurs intermittently after hitting any road imperfections i.e. uneven road surface connections, potholes, or rumble strips, causing a violent and sudden shaking of the steering wheel at highway speeds. I feel like the wheels are going to fall off it…
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V363000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the vehicle was inspected, and the contact was informed that the vehicle had passed the inspection. The contact was advised to continue…
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V363000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2021 Jeep Gladiators have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 94 owner complaints about steering for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator (32% 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 steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 1,950 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator?
The most frequent phrase is “death wobble”, in 28 of 94 complaints, followed by “front end” (16).
Other 2021 Jeep Gladiator problems
- Power Train problems (71)
- Engine problems (53)
See all 2021 Jeep Gladiator problems or steering problems across all Gladiator years.