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2021 Jeep Gladiator Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 33 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, 11% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 26,000 miles. A related recall (23V263000) covers high pressure fuel pump failure on the 3.0L diesel engine.

Fuel System complaints
33
11% of 290
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
26,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Fuel visibly "burps" or splashes back out of the filler neck shortly after the pump's first automatic shutoff during fill-ups.
  • Vehicles lose motive power or derate while driving at highway speeds, sometimes recovering normal function after about a minute.
  • Owners tied to recall campaign 22V767000 report waiting on backordered parts, with the manufacturer exceeding a reasonable repair timeframe.
  • An abnormal clicking noise from the rear of the vehicle accompanied by failure to accelerate and Uconnect Power System failure alerts.
  • Power loss while towing occurs when ambient temperatures reach 85°F or higher, even well under the vehicle's rated tow capacity.

When 2021 Jeep Gladiator fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint May 23, 2021, latest Aug 11, 2026.

2021 Jeep Gladiator fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month7May 2021Jun 2022Jan 2023Aug 2023Jan 2024May 2025Jul 2026
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2021 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2022 (7).

Fuel System recalls for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator

  1. NHTSA 23V263000Apr 13, 2023Fuel System45,832 vehicles

    Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.

Fuel System complaints by Gladiator model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20209 (2%)
  2. 202133 (11%)
  3. 202211 (9%)
  4. 20238 (14%)
  5. 20240 (0%)
  6. 20253 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2021 Jeep Gladiator have?
NHTSA lists 33 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, which is 11% of the 290 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator?
Yes. Recall campaign 23V263000, reported April 13, 2023, covers 2021-2023 Gladiators with the 3.0L diesel engine whose high pressure fuel pump may fail; dealers replace the pump and related fuel system components.
At what mileage do fuel system problems usually appear on the 2021 Gladiator?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 26,000 miles at the time fuel system failures were reported.
Were there crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these fuel system complaints?
No. NHTSA data for these 33 Fuel System complaints on the 2021 Gladiator shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
How does 2021 compare to other Gladiator model years for fuel system complaints?
The 2021 Gladiator's 33 fuel system complaints and 11% share are higher in count than 2020 (9 complaints, 2%) and 2022 (11 complaints, 9%), though 2023 had a higher share at 14%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.