2021 Jeep Gladiator Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 292 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, 1% of the 292 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the driver's side front tire kicked up a stone from the street which entered the cabin and struck the contact on the left side of his forehead. The contact stated that he understood that inadequate fender coverage allowed road debris to be picked up by the wheels and thrown into the cabin of the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was no repair needed. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11500006, filed 2023-01, 10,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11494925, filed 2022-11Related service bulletins
- 11037346Sep 8, 2026Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
- 11036282Aug 12, 2026ID-25-11 Rev. C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
- 11036281Aug 12, 2026D-25-15 Rev. C Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
- 11033896Jun 5, 2026Passive Entry Exterior Door Handle Inoperative When Touched To Lock And Or Unlock.
- 11033882Jun 2, 2026Motor and linkage - windshield wiper
- 11030435Mar 27, 2026Wind Noise From Hard Top Freedom Panels Near Rear View Mirror While Driving.
- 11029836Feb 25, 2026Handle - inside release
- 11029765Feb 25, 2026Handle - inside release
- 11029683Feb 21, 2026Door Hem Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Filifom corrosion at the hem area of the door. This bulletin involves removing…
- 11029691Feb 19, 2026ID-25-11 Rev. B Aluminum Filiform Corrosion Warranty Policy and Vehicle Digital Imaging (VDI) Pre-Approval Process - ALL Vehicles
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 11 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2021 Jeep Gladiator
94 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
71 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsSuspension
41 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsWheels
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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