2021 Jeep Gladiator vs 2021 Toyota Tacoma

On the public data alone the Tacoma edges it 4–1.

2021 Jeep Gladiator

The 2021 Jeep Gladiator is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel pickup truck with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Gladiator EcoDiese…

2021 Toyota Tacoma

The 2021 Toyota Tacoma is sold in the U.S. as a gas pickup truck with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tacoma 2WD, is EPA-rated at 21…

	2021 Jeep Gladiator	2021 Toyota Tacoma
Segment	Pickup truck	Pickup truck
Powertrains	Gas, Diesel	Gas
Best combined mpg	24	21
Safety Signal	35	100
NHTSA recalls	8	0
Critical recalls	3	0
Owner complaints	289	80
NHTSA overall stars	—	4

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

Gladiator

!critical

Steering

21D

Park outside1,076,999 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.RiskA vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.FixOwners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 1

NHTSA campaign 26V363000reported Jun 4, 2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

▲high

Electrical System

30B

32,863 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."RiskAn instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.

NHTSA campaign 24V652000reported Sep 5, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

○minor

Power Train

92B

94 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116. The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power.RiskA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 92B. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-116 will need to have the new remedy completed.

NHTSA campaign 24V572000reported Aug 1, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Tacoma

No recalls on file.