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1C6HJTAG6ML••••••2021 Jeep GLADIATOR
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2021 Jeep GLADIATOR build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
283on the model
83builds in total
Most reportedSteering 4Wheels 1Service Brakes 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringJan 2026
The heating steering wheel had an electrical short in the heating element where it began to melt the rubber of the steering wheel and start smoking. This became very hot where it could burn my hand. I was forced to pull over immediately to diagnose the problem before anything…
Exterior LightingMay 2024
The windshields chips very easily and then shatters The third break light quits working and the rear turn signal randomly quit working
Power TrainFeb 2024
Engine oil light came on. Inspected at Tom Obrien Jeep for low oil pressure. Technician found that one of the oil sprayers was not bolted onto block, screw was there and tight, sprayer was in oil pan. It was incorrectly assembled. Jeep would not warranty due to lack of oil…
EngineSep 2022
2021 jeep gladiator. Consumer writes in regard to stop/start system not functioning. The consumer stated the stop/start feature reads as not ready. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure
SteeringNov 2022
Driving down the road approximately 60 MPH and the vehicle front end starts to wobble and the steering wheel starts turning violently back and forth. Very hard to keep control. Slowed down drastically and vehicle returned to normal. This happened twice on two trips 20 minutes…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C6HJTAG6ML562851 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.