2021 Jeep Gladiator power train problems
68 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
“2021 Jeep Gladiator Sport S equipped with 6 speed manual transmission purchased from Landers Jeep in Little Rock Ar. Vehicle required the A-19 clutch recall. Recall was completed and I took ownership 6/17/2025. I returned the vehicle within the first week of ownership due to the "service…”
filed Jul 15, 2026
“Engine oil light came on. Inspected at Tom Obrien Jeep for low oil pressure. Technician found that one of the oil sprayers was not bolted onto block, screw was there and tight, sprayer was in oil pan. It was incorrectly assembled. Jeep would not warranty due to lack of oil change receipts which is…”
filed Jul 7, 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 | 15% |
| 2022 Gladiator | 21 | 18% |
| 2020 Gladiator | 53 | 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.