How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2021 Jeep Gladiator have?

NHTSA lists 45 complaints in this area for the 2021 model year, which is 16% of the 290 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator suspension?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator.

What is the 'death wobble' owners describe on the 2021 Gladiator?

Multiple sample complaints describe a violent steering wheel shimmy or shake at highway speeds, often set off by a bump, that some owners say only stops when slowing down.

At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2021 Gladiator?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 28,000 miles for suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on this model year.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to suspension issues on the 2021 Gladiator?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries reported within the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator.

2021 Jeep Gladiator Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 45 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, 16% of all 290 complaints filed for the year. Owners reported 3 crashes and 3 injuries in this area, with a median mileage at failure of 28,000 miles. No related recalls are listed.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 45; 16% of 290
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 28,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners describe a violent 'death wobble' where the steering wheel and front end shake side to side at highway speeds above 55-70 mph, often triggered by hitting a bump or expansion joint.
Rear axle seals leak fluid onto the brake drum and wheel hub, contaminating brake pads and reducing braking performance, sometimes recurring after repair.
Several owners report the front suspension bottoming out on normal road bumps or pavement transitions, causing loss of control at highway speed.
Steering wheel vibrations and excessive play or drift are reported at moderate to highway speeds, in some cases described as needing excessive force to control.
One owner reported the rear wheels lifting off the pavement during heavy braking, leading to a head-on collision, and cited an incorrect suspension setup addressed in a manufacturer bulletin.

When 2021 Jeep Gladiator suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 22, 2021, latest Aug 14, 2026.

45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2021 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2022 (5).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Gladiator model year

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

202032 (7%)
202145 (16%)
202220 (17%)
202312 (21%)
20241 (4%)
20252 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2021 Jeep Gladiator have?: NHTSA lists 45 complaints in this area for the 2021 model year, which is 16% of the 290 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator suspension?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator.
What is the 'death wobble' owners describe on the 2021 Gladiator?: Multiple sample complaints describe a violent steering wheel shimmy or shake at highway speeds, often set off by a bump, that some owners say only stops when slowing down.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2021 Gladiator?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 28,000 miles for suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on this model year.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to suspension issues on the 2021 Gladiator?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries reported within the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator.