2021 Jeep Gladiator power train problems
70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“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…”
filed Aug 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in…Campaign 24V572000 · Aug 1, 2024
- Clutch pressure plate may overheat and fractureCampaign 23V116000 · Feb 23, 2023
- Clutch pressure plate may overheat and fractureCampaign 21V028000 · Jan 28, 2021
Power Train problems in other Gladiator years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Gladiator | 2 | 9% |
| 2023 Gladiator | 8 | 14% |
| 2022 Gladiator | 21 | 18% |
| 2020 Gladiator | 54 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.