2021 Jeep Gladiator safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
7
complaints reporting a crash
3
complaints reporting fire
8
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 6 report injuries (7 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles were involved in 36 fatal crashes with 9 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskElectric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle… · Jun 4, 2026
- Crash riskInstrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail · Sep 5, 2024
- Crash riskSoftware for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can… · Aug 1, 2024
- Crash riskHigh pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail · Apr 13, 2023
- Fire riskClutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture · Feb 23, 2023
- Crash riskHigh pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall · Oct 13, 2022
- Crash riskA radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying · Aug 25, 2022
- Fire riskClutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture · Jan 28, 2021