2021 Jeep Gladiator suspension problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am experiencing the "Jeep Death Wobble" which occurs intermittently after hitting any road imperfections i.e. uneven road surface connections, potholes, or rumble strips, causing a violent and sudden shaking of the steering wheel at highway speeds. I feel like the wheels are going to fall off it…”
filed Jul 29, 2026
“Death wobble, while traveling down any road that has a bump or is not smooth as glass I get the front end wobble, the only way to stop it is to slow down, have had a couple near miss accidents because of this. This jeep is all original, second time in shop was told all original parts are fine no…”
filed Apr 3, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Gladiator years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Gladiator | 12 | 22% |
| 2022 Gladiator | 18 | 16% |
| 2020 Gladiator | 32 | 7% |
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.