2021 Jeep Gladiator service brakes problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Front brake caliper(s) was seizing up causing smoking and a burning smell. Vehicle was also pulling to the right when braking. Brake fluid or something like it coated the front drivers side wheel. Took vehicle back to dealership where vehicle was purchased new. Vehicle is still under…”
filed Jul 29, 2026
“Brake pedel to close to gas pedel.. When the driver pushes on brake pedel he can push on the gas pedel.. The truck went forward very fast./. I brought the truck used”
filed Aug 8, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Gladiator years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Gladiator | 3 | 14% |
| 2023 Gladiator | 4 | 7% |
| 2022 Gladiator | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 Gladiator | 16 | 3% |
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.