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2021 Jeep Gladiator Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 Jeep Gladiator has 15 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator

Steering
87
Powertrain
54
Electrical
25
Other
18
Engine
15
Suspension
15
Fuel System
12
Lights
11
Speed Control
7
Visibility
6
Brakes
4
Airbags
3

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 10, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, there was a...
May 12, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMultiple cylinders miss fire, Camshaft 1 position slow responding. cylinder2, 4, and 6 repeatedly mi...
Apr 1, 2025ENGINEFailed Right intake camshaft and roller rocker arm. Failure causes misfires and limp mode to be acti...
Aug 12, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle a valve ...
Sep 22, 2022ENGINE2021 JEEP GLADIATOR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO STOP/START SYSTEM NOT FUNCTIONING. THE CONSUMER S...
Jun 4, 2022ENGINEEngine oil temperature reached 265 degrees while towing within capacity - engine derated power and I...
May 31, 2022ENGINE3.0 EcoDiesel in the Jeep Gladiator has cooling issues. Thousands of users affected and discussing o...
Apr 24, 2022ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhen operating the vehicle under heavier loads (5%+ grades, towing even light trailers, higher highw...
Aug 12, 2021ENGINEOverheating during normal driving.
Aug 1, 2021ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee...
Jun 25, 2021ENGINEI was driving the vehicle, while towing a 5000lb trailer (vehicle tow rating is 6000lb), up a 4-5% ...
Apr 28, 2021ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPERThe vehicle auto starts when the defrost is turned on below the max or full setting. The owner’s man...
Apr 22, 2021ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe vehicle auto stops when the defrost is turned off, in direct conflict with owner’s manual. The o...
Apr 20, 2021ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe vehicle randomly stalled out / died while idling, with the clutch pedal fully engaged. This pose...
Jan 22, 2021ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe vehicle’s throttle bounces and surges off idle, in direct opposition to the driver’s inputs to t...

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