2021 Jeep Gladiator Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 281 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator overview page.
What owners report
“Vehicle will give you a warning to not shut off vehicle or you may not be able to put it back in drive, it automatically…”NHTSA complaint 11490661 — filed 10/24/2022
“The failure of the vehicleâs safety condition check for an empty driverâs seat for an auto stop indicates that the âOccupant Restraint Controller (ORC)â and/or…”NHTSA complaint 11447530 — filed 01/14/2022
“The vehicle auto stops when putting on the driverâs seat belt, in direct conflict with ownerâs manual. The ownerâs manual specifies that if the âDriverâs…”NHTSA complaint 11447513 — filed 01/14/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Jeep Gladiator have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator: 45 of 281 complaints on file (16%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 Jeep Gladiator have in total?
281 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
