The Lemon Index
Transmission complaints owners filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) for each model year, per 100,000 cars sold. A complaint counts when it's filed under the transmission, or under the power train and the owner describes the transmission (shifting, slipping, gears, CVT). It's an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and older years have had longer to collect complaints.
What owners describe
Share of this model's transmission complaints that mention each symptom. One complaint can mention several.
Transmission and power train recalls
- 2023 2023
The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
- 2023 2023
The rearview camera may fail to display the rearview image and the reverse lights may not illuminate when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
- 2022 2022
The transmission parking wheel may not properly engage with the parking mechanism.
- 2021 2024
The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- 2020 2019
The rear driveshafts may have been incorrectly assembled without grease in the monoblock joint.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
In owners' words
My Transmission is skipping on 3rd gear ratio code and reverse is getting stuck with only 70,000 2021 and I was the only owner.
2021 Jeep Gladiator owner · NHTSA complaint
Passenger side rear axle leaking gear oil. Issued was repaired by dealership No warning I just saw the oil on the tire and in my driveway
2021 Jeep Gladiator owner · NHTSA complaint
Quick answers
Which Jeep Gladiator years have transmission problems?
By transmission complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold, the worst Jeep Gladiator years are 2021, 2020, 2022.
What are common Jeep Gladiator transmission problems?
Owners most often describe slipping, lost power while driving, stuck in gear or limp mode.
Which Jeep Gladiator years have the fewest transmission complaints?
Since 2010, the Jeep Gladiator years with the fewest transmission complaints per car sold are 2025, 2023, 2024.
See every problem, not just the transmission: Jeep Gladiator reliability by year. How we count