2021 Jeep Gladiator steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 94 complaints for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 94 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 2,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 2,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
1) Frequent spontaneous windshield cracks. 2) violent, out of control steering wheel vibrations at highway speeds nearly causing severe collisions. Reoccurring incidents. I’m ready to file a lawsuit.
The vehicle at higher speeds is hard to control and keep straight. The steering seems to be loose and have too much play. This makes it hard to stay in the lane without constantly moving the steering by wheel left and right as if you were playing a video game.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator
- Drivetrain & axles 69 complaints
- Engine 54 complaints
- Electrical system 46 complaints
- Suspension 41 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints