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.

- Virginia Beach , VA, USA

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.

- Cottondale, AL, USA

Dealer noticed Right rear axel leaking.

- Crystal Lake , IL, USA

Right Rear axle seal is leaking fluid after only 3,500 miles and 3 months of ownership. This axle fluid is leaking onto the brake rotor and the wheel.

- Buda, TX, USA

Rear passenger axle seals in 2021 models are leaking and leaving axle lubricant on brake pads

- Hillsborough , NJ, USA

RIGHT REAR AXLE LEAK AT 200 MILES, leaking behind the wheel from the axle housing down on the brake shield and into the wheel rim.

- Peabody, MA, USA

Jeep is seeing a common issue with the passenger side rear axle seal leaking which is then leaking onto the brake and could cause a potential safety issue

- Jacksonville , FL, USA

The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while driving 67 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact adjusted the battery terminal for the vehicle to restart and operate as designed. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (1290 nashville pike, gallatin, tn 37066) who inspected the vehicle but was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,400. Invalid VIN.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that the upon placing the gear shifter into reverse, the vehicle would not reverse or operate as needed. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the reverse and drive lights were flashing on the shifter column. The vehicle was taken to marlow motor company Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (707 N. commerce ave, front royal, va 22630) however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle remained in possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was 2,500.

- Maurertown, VA, USA

Vehicle has irregular downshifts in lower gears. While braking the downshifts can be heard as well as felt. The sounds and shake from downshifts vary in loudness and strength. Occasionally while braking and the automatic transmission is downshifting, the vehicle will surge forward. The surge that can be felt can vary and seem like the vehicle is being hit from the rear by another vehicle or sometimes it may feel like a slight push from behind. While driving and braking at low speeds like in a parking lot the surge from downshifts are a definite safety concern. The loud downshifts as well as the surging does not happen on every downshift. A search of online Jeep forums revealed other Jeep Gladiator owners with similar issues while others have very smooth shifting vehicles. Jeep should be aware of issues but clearly with my 2021 model being the second year of production, the problems are not fixed.

- Metairie, LA, USA