2021 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Diesel Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD4-Wheel Drive
City
22
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
24
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 8-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
22
Hwy
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $3,500/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,500

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
423 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
Pickup Truck
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3L, 6-cylinder
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,806/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,723/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,430/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,585/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,826/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,819/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,494/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,886/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,715/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,780/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 24 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Rollover
Rollover Probability26.7%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: No
267
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
2
Investigations

Recall History7

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems268 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 268 owner complaints for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel 4WD. Top reported issues include steering, power train and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Steering
87
Power Train
64
Engine
54
Electrical System
41
Suspension
39
Fuel System
29
Brakes
15
Lighting
13

2021 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel 4WD problems by category: Steering: 87 complaints, Power Train: 64 complaints, Engine: 54 complaints, Electrical System: 41 complaints, Suspension: 39 complaints, Fuel System: 29 complaints, Brakes: 15 complaints, Lighting: 13 complaints.

15
Crashes Reported
2
Fires Reported
16
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 01/15/2025ODI#11636044
On [XXX] at approximately [XXX] I was travelling West on [XXX] , between Hamlin and Kimballton, Iowa. I had been driving with my cruise control set at 60MPH, until I caught up to an 18 wheel livestoc…
SteeringFiled: 07/16/2024ODI#11602818
My 2021 Jeep Gladiator received the 19A Clutch Recall in late June 2024. The recall was issued due to clutch pressure plates disintegrating, blowing a hole in the transmission housing, and causing veh…
EngineFiled: 04/25/2022ODI#11462120
When operating the vehicle under heavier loads (5%+ grades, towing even light trailers, higher highway speeds) vehicle loses power limiting speed to 15-50mph depending on how hot the water or oil temp…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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