2021 Jeep Gladiator

The Gladiator JT shares the same solid front axle and suspension as the Wrangler JL and suffers from the same death wobble phenomenon. A violent shaking of the steering wheel occurs after hitting a bump at highway speeds, often making the vehicle nearly undriveable until the driver slows to a stop. The issue affects both stock and lifted vehicles.

Inspect and retorque front lower ball joints per TSB 02-004-21 REV. A. Replace the steering damper. A class-action settlement provides warranty extension to 8 years/90,000 miles for steering damper repairs. Upgraded aftermarket steering stabilizers provide additional improvement.

Manual transmission Gladiators equipped with the NSG370 6-speed are subject to a clutch pressure plate that can overheat, fracture, and potentially cause an underhood fire. Symptoms include difficulty shifting, grinding noises, clutch pedal vibration, and a strong burning smell from the engine bay.

NHTSA Recall 22V-449 covers inspection and replacement of the clutch pressure plate assembly. The replacement uses an updated design with improved heat dissipation. Do not drive the vehicle if clutch failure symptoms are present.

Water enters the cabin through the freedom panel seals, door seals, and hardtop mounting points, especially after rain, car washes, or off-road water crossings. Water pools on the floor, soaks the carpet, and can damage under-seat wiring harnesses and the Uconnect head unit mounted in the center stack.

Reseal the freedom panels using updated foam gaskets per TSB 23-068-23. Replace worn door weatherstripping. Apply additional sealant at the hardtop rear mounting points. Inspect and clear the cowl drain tubes to prevent water backing up into the cabin.

The 3.6L Pentastar V6 develops a ticking noise that worsens as the engine warms up, caused by worn rocker arms and hydraulic lash adjusters (HLAs). Metal shavings may appear in the oil. If left unaddressed, the worn rocker arm can damage the camshaft lobe and lead to misfires and loss of power.

Replace the affected rocker arms and hydraulic lash adjusters. TSB 09-009-23 directs technicians to check HLAs for collapse under thumb pressure. Use updated rocker arm assemblies with improved needle bearings. Change oil on schedule with OEM-specified 0W-20 synthetic.

Some owners report the engine shutting off unexpectedly while driving, accompanied by loss of power steering and power brakes. The dashboard goes dark, and the vehicle may or may not restart immediately. The issue is linked to faulty Intelligent Battery Sensor readings and Body Control Module communication errors.

Replace the Intelligent Battery Sensor and update the Body Control Module and PCM software. TSB 08-074-22 addresses power management faults. Check all ground connections and clean battery terminal contacts.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116. The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 92B. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-116 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.

Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.

FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.