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2021 Jeep

Gladiator 4WD

Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Jeep Gladiator: best and worst years
2021 Jeep Gladiator 4WD

Closest available photo (2022 model year); you're viewing the 2021.

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Overview

Body
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 8-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
466 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
20.3 mpg, reported by 3 driversabout 1.3 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
217 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
137 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
4,751 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Recalls
8
Owner complaints
270
Reported injuries
7

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STEERING20%
  • POWER TRAIN15%
  • ENGINE12%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
  • SUSPENSION9%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 427 total.

Jeep Gladiator: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE24024Openopened Sep 6, 2024STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

    Underhood fires

  • EA23001Openopened Mar 17, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    High pressure fuel pump failure

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.