2021 Jeep Gladiator drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 69 complaints for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 69 15% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Vehicle has irregular downshifts in lower gears. While braking the downshifts can be heard as well as felt. The sounds and shake from downshifts vary in loudness and strength. Occasionally while braking and the automatic transmission is downshifting, the vehicle will surge forward. The surge that can be felt can vary and seem like the vehicle is being hit from the rear by another vehicle or sometimes it may feel like a slight push from behind.
Tl* the contact owns a 2021 jeep gladiator. The contact stated while driving 67 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact adjusted the battery terminal for the vehicle to restart and operate as designed. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer miracle chrysler dodge jeep ram (1290 nashville pike, gallatin, tn 37066) who inspected the vehicle but was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator
- Steering 94 complaints
- Engine 54 complaints
- Electrical system 46 complaints
- Suspension 41 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints