Jeep Gladiator Complaints

499 consumer complaints on file.

#11443968December 16, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN
Right rear axle leaking possibly causing brake contamination and unexpected decrease in braking
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442235December 1, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, WHEELS
Axle has leaked for a second time. No notification. Grease starts to seep out of the right rear passenger side onto the brake rotor and wheel. Fixed at 6800 miles. Happening again at 8500. Was without the truck for a month the first time. There is no warning when this happens.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441851November 28, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I bought a new 2021 Jeep Gladiator at Larry H Dealer in Albuquerque NM , after a month and haft more or less I took the car for second time to the Dealer the car was there for 80 days because mirrors, blind spot asist not working , door conector dint click correctly , etc, Dealer told me after 80 days I have to pick up the car unfinish until part will arrive saying the car was safe to drive but battery could drain , never mentioning what could be the reason , a few days after I notice the wiper turning on randomly , the hight beams no working properly and the car having issues with the start. I when to the Dealer with big concern about could be something releared with the computer because they worked on it already and they told me no way could be the cumputer issues .A weeks after I took the car to the Dealer and in a week they fixed the problems without gave me a report about what they did , almost the same that happen in my 80 days before . Verbally at the Dealer they say was somting with the computer but that all what I got from them so far . NHTSA the reason Im filling this is because you can check the safety of the car when are new or even when they are been on the road for a while but Dealer doing what they are not supost to do bring accident to Our Cummunity as wells , We should stop those bad practices before become tragery . Thank You
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441705November 26, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Accelerating while driving three times last time almost most cause accident I took it to Koons dealership in Tyson corner on 12/26/2021 advisor was greg Jackson it wasn’t happening while I was there so nothing was done….
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441296November 22, 2021
STEERING
Multiple incidents of violent death wobble at higher rates of speed between 60 and 75 mph. Vehicle must be rapidly brought to below 35 mph before it settles down. Seems to happen most often on the highway when going over and overpass where the seam between the road and the bridge is. Especially happens when the transition strip is diagonal to the path of travel. Vehicle has been at the dealership twice, first for sloppy and loose steering which they said they were unable to verify, that everything seemed fine. And most recently for the incidents of death wobble. Again the dealership claims they cannot replicate the issue. We feel the vehicle is unsafe to drive and will not pick it up until Chrysler has resolved the issue
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11440707November 16, 2021
STEERING, SUSPENSION, POWER TRAIN
Rear Axle Assembly leaking fluid onto rear brake drum and wheel hub assembly, potentially rendering brakes non-functional in rear of vehicle. Excessive drift/play in steering at moderate speeds (40mph+) "Death Wobble" experienced at speeds ~70mph. Front wheels/suspension near total loss of control. Steering column violently shuddering, and required excessive force to control. Vehicle is dealer stock, completely unmodified, with only 9500 miles on it. Dealer currently has vehicle. Replaced rear axle assembly. Currently test driving to try and reproduce shaking in steering and front drivetrain.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11440390November 14, 2021
STEERING, SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8000 miles on new purchase, never off road, this Jeep goes into a violent shimmy/wobble 60-70 when in an ever so slight off of center steering angle on the freeway after crossing an expansion joint or other sharp road irregularity. Coasting down is the only way it goes away. Full Throttle acceleration out doesn't help, nor hard braking. It's NOT consistent, but it's happened to me three times in recent weeks as the summer temperatures subsided from the 80's F into the fall 40-60 F. Again, purchased brand new May 2021, tire pressures are proper, only driver, no other passengers or cargo. The onset is unexpected and frightening. The local Dodge / Jeep dealer where I have had one oil change seems to be unaware of a fleet issue or problem. It seems to be widely reported on various automotive blogs. Please help. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439317November 4, 2021
STEERING
The steering seems like it has a lot of play and when driving you have to do a lot of corrections to keep vehicle in its lane
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437911October 23, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STEERING
This is the second occurrence I’ve had with this vehicle. While driving on a rural two lane highway, traveling approximately 60 miles per hour, my instrument cluster began to flash a “Service Shifter” warning. This warning was simultaneously joined by a check engine light, random readings of speed, rpm fluctuations, activation of the un-commanded activation windshield wipers, and intermittent loss of power steering. Video of this incident is available from when it occurred in May 2021 at 9000 miles, and again in October 2021 at roughly 18000 miles. It is unknown what system or components are causing this error. The first occurrence was cleared by reseating of fuses, however this second occurrence cannot be resolved so far. The vehicle has been in the shop for 12 days so far with no end in sight. The repair problem has been elevated to FCA by the dealership. My primary safety concern with this incident is the sudden loss of power steering. Should this had occurred to a less experienced driver, roads in poor condition due to weather, or higher speeds, this incident certainly could result in a loss of vehicle control.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437450October 20, 2021
STEERING
I purchased a new 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. The steering wanders at all speeds causing continuous correction of the steering wheel. The vehicle drifts and is potentially a safety hazard. The dealership does not acknowledge there is a problem with the 2021 model.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435879October 7, 2021
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on concrete pavement, after transitioning from the concrete pavement to asphalt, the front end of the vehicle bottomed out inadvertently. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle at a lower speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who tests drove the vehicle and diagnosed that the front shock absorber needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they would follow up with the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,100.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434148September 23, 2021
POWER TRAIN
Leakage of oil from rear passenger side axle seal. Vehicle was purchased new in March 2021 and leak discovered in September 2021.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434131September 23, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING, WHEELS
Leaking axle , transmission fluid leaking onto wheel and brakes. Was deemed unsafe to drive, parts on back order. Car swerves hard to right doesn’t steer straight
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433950September 22, 2021
WHEELS
Purchased vehicle 8/20/21. Car was brought into dealership for repairs to the rear axel leaking. This seems to be a huge problem with gladiator trucks and feel this should be considered a recall. The part needed to fix is on back order with no eta date which is even more concerning. I have a brand new car and I have to drive with it not operating at 100%. There is zero reason for this. If the part is on back order with no eta this is clearly happening g to a lot of other gladiator owners. I discovered leak due to Jeep forum. I’m grateful I checked. Jeep needs to address this and not allow defecting vehicles leave assembly. My car only has 1000 miles and leak was discovered around 950 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433890September 21, 2021
POWER TRAIN
Leaking rear passenger axle seal. Axle lubricant is spun all around the inside of the wheel and hub assembly; including break pads and caliper.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433884September 21, 2021
POWER TRAIN
Leaking rear axle seal. Needs replacement of entire axle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433564September 20, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN
Right rear axle seal failure, was already inspected and verified at dealership. With the axle seal leaking, there is a hazard and potential for brake failure due to the gear oil covering the rear brake. Also, metal to metal differential gears will occur, causing metal shavings to contaminate the rear differential housing. No warning lamps or any in cab indications were/ are visible. Was noticed by visual inspection after the issue was brought up multiple times on a forum and social media.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433416September 18, 2021
STEERING, VISIBILITY/WIPER
The vehicle has a lot of wandering movement while driving. The undercarriage of the vehicle and the driveshaft/steering feels like it is loose. The vehicle is difficult to keep on a center point in the lane Inez; it drives like bumper bowling balls on a bowling lane. I have felt a few times that the vehicle was going to pull into the shoulder of the road or over the center line into oncoming traffic and have to maintain movement in the steering wheel almost constantly to keep it in the lane. I will be taking it in to the dealer for inspection but it only has a few hundred miles on it and I felt it move like that from the first full day I owned it. I brought it home with 27 miles on it. No warning lamps, messages or alarms. Windshield fogs up considerably in the rain and the defroster only makes it partially clear. Window gets condensation on it from the defroster so it fogs the window anyway. Tried multiple settings and temperatures to resolve, even opening the windows and still difficult to clear windshield of excessive moisture when no external precipitation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433113September 15, 2021
STEERING
No single incident to report. Vehicle needs constant re-steering while at highway speeds. Vehicle drifts constantly and needs constant adjustment to stay on road. Have had the vehicle back to the Dealer two times for repairs. Dealer says no fault found. But does agree that there is a defect. Says best case is to wait for a recall on situation. Am an unhappy customer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430476August 25, 2021
POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES
Right rear axle seal leaking fluid onto the brake rotor, caliper, pads and wheel. From research this appears to be a common problem with this model year with numerous owners reporting that dealerships are replacing the entire axle assembly on that side.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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