2021 Honda Ridgeline vs 2021 Jeep Gladiator
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Honda Ridgeline | 2021 Jeep Gladiator |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 101 | 290 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 83 | 697 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 25,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Ridgeline | Jeep Gladiator |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 94 |
| Engine | 28 | 53 |
| Power Train | 11 | 70 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 45 |
| Suspension | 2 | 41 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 20 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 15 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 9 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 19 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 55 |
| Stalling | 0 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 7 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
2021 Honda Ridgeline
2021 Jeep Gladiator
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.