137 of the 978 complaints about the Jeep Gladiator (14.0%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 1.2× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
137Complaints · Transmission / powertrain
14.0%Share of complaints
1.2×vs. all vehicles
20Last 12 months
2.9%Share involving a crash or fire
7Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Transmission / powertrain complaints peak with the 2021 model (63, 22% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2024 model (1). 20 Transmission / powertrain complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 17 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “clutch”, “axle”, “train recall”, “power train” and “notification power”. 5 of these reports (2.9%) describe a crash or fire, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
7 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V572000 (2024-08-01, model years 2021).
I was driving on the highway going 80mph in 6th gear and my wife smelled something then the gears started grinding I put it in neutral as I was slowing down I was trying to get to the exit which was about 1/4 mile away so I put the truck in 4th and thats when…
Transmission / powertrain · 2023-11-20 · ODI 11556057 · Crash · Fire
My truck malfunctioned at an automatic car wash. It has approximately 54k miles. I had no warning lights or system alerts on vehicle or Uconnect app. I stopped in the parking lot & put the Gladiator in Park, I left the ignition on.
Transmission / powertrain · 2022-08-06 · ODI 11477897 · Crash
Component Affected: Power Train / Automatic Transmission (850RE 8-Speed)Description of Safety Hazard:While driving my 2022 Jeep Gladiator (53,940 miles), the transmission experienced a severe internal component failure, specifically throwing error code…
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-24 · ODI 11759160
2021 Jeep Gladiator Sport S equipped with 6 speed manual transmission purchased from Landers Jeep in Little Rock Ar. Vehicle required the A-19 clutch recall. Recall was completed and I took ownership 6/17/2025.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-07-15 · ODI 11750672
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.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-07-07 · ODI 11748859
The vehicle does not have linerar acceperation. At times from a start, cold or warn engine, the vehicle will abruptly accelerate harder than the gas pedal was pressed. at light throttle, the vehicle will surge, shutter or chug. Erattic acceperation.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-06-24 · ODI 11746289
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Campaign 24V572000 · 2024-08-01 · Model years: 2021
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116. The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 92B. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-116 will need to have the new remedy completed.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Campaign 23V641000 · 2023-09-18 · Model years: 2022, 2023
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US), LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The rearview camera may fail to display the rearview image and the reverse lights may not illuminate when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gear position sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 92A.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Campaign 23V116000 · 2023-02-23 · Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL Campaign 22V639000 · 2022-08-25 · Model years: 2022
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The transmission parking wheel may not properly engage with the parking mechanism.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Entire US population are unsold units and will be repaired before they can be sold. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z84.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Campaign 21V028000 · 2021-01-28 · Model years: 2020, 2021
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Campaign 20V124000 · 2020-03-03 · Model years: 2020
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Campaign 19V636000 · 2019-08-29 · Model years: 2020
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The rear driveshafts may have been incorrectly assembled without grease in the monoblock joint.
Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US number for this recall is V95.
How common are Transmission / powertrain problems on the Jeep Gladiator?
137 of the 978 complaints about the Jeep Gladiator (14.0%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 1.2× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Jeep Gladiator model years have the most Transmission / powertrain complaints?
By model year, Transmission / powertrain complaints peak with the 2021 model (63, 22% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2024 model (1).
Is there a recall for Jeep Gladiator Transmission / powertrain problems?
7 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V572000 (2024-08-01, model years 2021).