I’m a mopar mechanic at performance jeep land and you can access the smaller start stop battery a lot easier by pulling the front right fender liner out towards you, then allowing you to lay on your back behind the front tire and remove it from the bottom with 3 10mm bolts and 2 10mm nuts for the terminals I personally hate doing them 😂 but that’s an easier way
@@stuntmandev2327 No JKs only have 1 battery. What he is calling a Dual battery group in the video. isn't a "Group" you can opt into or out of. It is your AUX/Start Stop battery. There are plenty of videos around You-tube that explain how big of a pain these are but also how to just bypass them. If this battery goes out it will display symptoms of your primary being dead, except with all you electronics working. You can bypass this battery with one wire and never have to worry about it again. Unless of course you are welding on the jeep.
Solution for the rear glass: coat the glass with rain repellent so that the water just runs off before you open it. no need for the rear windshield wiper either that way.
I've had the best luck with waxing my windows rather than rain x. Completely streak free perfect windows every time, and it seems to put a heavier layer of coating on there than rain repellant.
A Hood deflector works wonders. Bit Red Neck look but they do work. Sometimes they keep the bugs of the lover part of the windshield only. But it saved my trip by looking under. Late at night and nowhere to stop@@chaichilee
The 11 speaker alpine sound system is amazing, also when you take the top off, it sends a signal to make the radio louder. The cutting out is a issue they should fix. As far as the carpet getting wet, real off roaders takes the carpets out, so getting wet isn't an issue. A jeep is made to wheel and get dirty, not be a luxury vehicle.
I'm not sure there is a more honest unpartial review on TH-cam or anywhere in the world on any topic. Well done! I'm not sure if this made me want a Jeep more or less.... but well done! :)
Just a heads up, for the auxiliary battery, there’s a lead cable that goes from the auxiliary to the main battery. You just have to remove that cable. On the positive terminal there will be 3 terminals. The thicker one should be the auxiliary battery. And then tada, all power removed, and you’re free to weld away
My JK has the same issue with the rear glass to the point that I was getting mold forming under the rear carpets. When I went all in off road with it I ripped out all of the interior carpets and Xlined the interior floors 👌🏻👌🏻 best investment I promise
Just picked up my 4th Jeep, 2020 JLUR and after driving my 2011 JKUR for 7 years, this is a game changer! Things a beast with a hint of luxury and with the premium sound system, you can truly enjoy all of your music on those outdoor adventures. These new Jeeps are NOT cheap but after doing a TON of research regarding the quality compared to my 2011, I can see now why they are higher in price and not to mention sky high inflation, lack of chips, pandemic, etc. I enjoy your channel... keep pumping out the content! #JeepLifeBestLife but yup... Just Empty Every Pocket.
Agree - I have a Sahara with the upgraded stereo with sub and it sounds great. Only issue is the sub is too boomy, so I had to adjust it down in the equalizer for better fidelity.
I bought the 2020 Rubicon Recon Edition with the Alpine factory stereo system. It really sounds good with the top on or off. The only complaint I have is the fender wells in the front are flimsy and my tires destroyed them on a windy day.
Man, I feel ya. It's got it's flaws but, I just love my jeep. All the quirks, the less than stellar ride quality, etc.. It lends to a unique Jeep personality. Kinda like that significant other that makes you crazy but, the good outweighs the bad so you keep them around. Good looking JL though. Enjoy!
Great video. As far as the Aux battery, you don't have to disconnect the actual Aux battery if you want to kill power to the Jeep. There are certain cables on the battery and firewall that you can disconnect to kill the Aux battery. If you ever have to replace the Aux battery don't do it through the top of the Jeep. You will run risk of screwing up your fuse box that route. It is actually designed to be replaced from under the Jeep. You have to remove a few bolts holding the passenger fender on (I think around 4), and then pull the fender off (some clips might break which sucks but they are like $.25 to replace). Once the fender is removed (don't forget to disconnet the turn signal connection) you will see the box that holds the battery. Removing the 3 (10mm I think) bolts that hold the box will drop the box and the battery exposing the terminals.
I love this review! When he starts out by saying, “We’ll, it is a Chrysler.” I’m about to buy a used one. I’ve watched a ton of reviews. The car is unique and a timeless classic and I can take it down forest service roads all opened up and pretend I’m on high adventure. With that said, I just hope it holds together. I’m not a fan of Chrysler at all, but maybe I can enjoy it for the thrill it delivers.
I've got a 2011. I bought it with 112k miles on it in late 2019. I'm currently at 241,000 miles in TWO years of driving it. I also have a supercharged 3.8 pushing around 370hp. My Jeep has never had an issue. I'm changing my clutch in a few days from the stock clutch to a 400hp clutch because it does slip when launching (as if I'm racing). If you just take off normally, the clutch is fine. Just mean the engine has too much hp for the clutch, so that has to go. Other than that, this Jeep has had NO issues over the last 128,000 miles in the last two years of driving. Has always started. Always made it home. Always made it thru off-roading. By far the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned in my life. This thing doesn't break down, even driving 250-300 miles per day.
I love my JK!! I am on my 3rd Wrangler and it gets mr thru New England winters. Jeep is all I will drive.. This guy on the video is more like the Subaru type lol..
@@tjj5337 LMAOOOOOOOO!! The Subaru type! FACTS! Man, he doesn't understand the fickle stuff he's complaining about is NOTHING by the time you leave a trail. LOL! He's worried about a girlfriend opening a door and seeing an 1/8th of an inch crease in the handle component, whereas TRUE Jeep girlfriends worry if you can make it out of the ravine without knocking a fender off. LOL! That's all they really care about: can we get home in front wheel drive til we get a new rear driveshaft? LOL!
@@tjj5337 And the 80miles is CAKE for a Jeep! That's just warming it up a bit. I see Jeeps with 100k miles and I'm like, "...oh, you're just breaking it in." LOL!
The battery is super easy to disconnect. Disconnect the other cable on the negative terminal and that will disconnect the negative from the aux battery.
You r amazing, I've searched a few reviews about Jeep, because I want to buy one but after seeing your video I've changed my mind. Thank's for opening my Eyes.
Oh I'm the jeep owner who finished my passion project n bought a 2021 silverado. 5 days .. ago.. n I don't miss that jeep.. I did Tera flex 3.5 inch lift.. black rhino warlord rims 17inch.. I had stock bf good rich at 33 inch tire was about to get 37s before the trade.. Mikey thompson.. and I also got all the upper n lower adjustable track bars front n rear.. the front control bar .. fox shocks. 2.0 n fox steering stablizer.. red rock rack n bumper. N warn 10k winch.. steel cable.. cloth seats. Loved them... jeep was cool but I'm not going to use it for what I want.. lack of friends that go off road.. n lack of time.. now I ride in roomy v8 that drives like a floating couch..
I won't rail on this video upload or commenters. Idiosyncrasies like he mentions are what makes a Jeep [Wrangler] a Jeep. Sloppy handling, it's a Jeep, loud and wind intrusion, yeah, it's a Jeep, poor gas mileage...it's a JEEP! Wrangler, I mean. Just Enough Essential Parts. I am on my tenth one (1st JLUR). Don't like the handling, go get a Redneck ram assist or PSC. Get the upgraded Alpine or other radio systems. There are Boom mats and others to help squelch the noise. As for the battery issue Genesis Offroad makes a beautiful dual battery tray, I just brought my second and will be installing shortly (thanks Northridge 4x4). For me the joy of a Jeep (Wrangler) is in the build. Think of like your body, not the most aestheticly pleasing, you workout and eat better. Make it what you want and know, it will within it's limits take you anywhere. And that's why Jeep (Wrangler) owners love their Jeeps. 4x1=4; 4x2=8; 4x3=12; and 4x4=Jeep. There's only one.
Don't listen to the haters who waste their typing up a million different reasons why you shouldn't have but your car. it's your choice, your money, your car not there's. Loving all the jeep content so far👍 stay committed
Wow , I'm glad i kept my JK Rubicon. I've grown up with Jeeps in my family since the 70s and it's been a great dependable transport and it went everywhere we pointed it .Since it's a jeep i don't expect it's fit and finish to be on par with my BMW X5 but your right about missing a screw holding in a piece of your handle especially for the price you paid , maybe you should check your wheel lugs? But for me ,i beat the hell out of my jeep and if something breaks ,it just gives me an excuse to upgrade.
I have a jeep JK. The part you said about dual battery. Has got me stopped in my tracks. I want a new one. But I do not want a lithium battery in my garage. Those batteries are not safe. They explode and catch on fire. TH-cam has tons of videos on that subject. And you cannot buy a jeep without one now. Which pisses me off. I just wish there was an option not to be able to get dual battery!! My JK works perfectly good without two batteries. I don’t need the added extra expense of that battery and especially what you said extremely hard to replace!! So thank you for making that video!! I believe it may be cheaper for me just to rebuild my JK. Especially when so many parts are available for JK‘s
Look up battery disconnect switches lots of different options. It rain getting to the battery just once install the switch and wouldn't have to access again until you needed a new battery one time install the switch so in the future you would have easier access to a easy disconnect.
Great honest video. And I appreciate the laughs. As a JLU Sport owner myself, I know exactly what you’re talking about. Also, I didn’t much care because I just love Jeeps and wanted a JL. Had mine for 3 years now and I still love it.
Robbery? No. It's called the market. And this how how all goods and services work. They sell Jeeps at this cost because they can. That's how all market prices get established. It is simply overpriced to YOU. Nothing that sells is overpriced or underpriced. If it was, those selling it would have to raise or lower the price. They have to lower it if no one was buying it because the price was too high. Or they'd have to raise the price because they can't keep up with demand.
I bought a 2011 jeep grand Cherokee limited and in 30,000 miles this thing is about to bankrupt me. Every time I turn around I'm having to spend hundreds of dollars to keep it on the road. I love it, but I'm definitely regretting buying it. The repairs seem to be non stop, as soon as I fix one thing something else breaks.
The reason your audio sounded like crap is you didn’t unplug the rear defroster connector to fool the system into thinking the top is off. Unplugging that will get you much more powerful audio.
I've had many Wranglers and I've also had many Toyotas...Toyota holds their value extremely well, has extremely good quality and is the most reliable vehicle on the market. The 4Runner TRD Pro is light years ahead of the Wrangler in these areas. The only downside to Toyota in my opinion is that the top does not come off. JEEP..."Just Empty Every Pocket" is a very true statement. All of my jeeps with the exception of my 1995 YJ, broke down constantly. Other than the removable top, Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro beats Jeep in every area. However, I do appreciate the Jeep community and I really like all of the Jeep events that are available. *** I wish I could have the looks of a Wrangler and the dependability of a 4runner..
After one year, I still love my 2021 sarge green Jeep Wrangler unlimited sport, with 18" black stars on the front doors. It got me out of the deep snow & mud, I was also able to rescue some stuck vehicles, even a 4x4 truck.
I bought a 2006 wrangler Rubicon, lifted it, tires and all the bells and whistles, when my son was born I traded that one for a 2012 Rubicon unlimited, loved it, then the wife said she wanted a Lexus, so I traded it for the lexus, and I regret that decision every day, living in WV with the hills and trails, I miss my jeep each and every day, as soon as the RX350 is paid off, I already told her I am getting another Jeep, for me and well my son wants one too, so it can be for him when the time comes, thats my justification to stay a kid with an overpriced vehicle,,, Too expensive yes for what you get but damnit I want my jeep back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dont get a 2012. You did yourself a favor by dumping that one. Stay out of the 3.8 v6, get a 3.6, diesel, or hope they have a v8 when youre ready to buy again. The 3.8s are heaps.
@@rugbydoc1999 I thought the 3.6 started In 2013, but also thought the early 3.6 had oil consumption issues not resolved until later models, but corrected by bulletins that may have been released a little too late. Correct me if my history is wrong.
had to comment on this one. back in 1996 I ordered a brand new 1997 Jeep Wrangler sport inline 6 manual. I drove it 80 miles. 60 of that was trip home from dealership. Kid you not the gear shift came out in my hand while I was driving. the mechanic that went back in and fixed it said someone simply did not do their job at the factory they never attach the gear shift in the transmission. it's still sitting in my driveway I drive it back and forth to work daily.
I have the Apline sound in my JLUR. The two best mods I have done are the Hothead head liners with sound assassin mats and the terra accoustics front stage speakers. I am sure a full switch out of the stereo is better. The headliners + mats will help regardless of the stereo as it cancels road noise and echos from the hardtop.
I have a Sahara JKU full package. First thing I had changed was the radio, plus amp and all the wiring and the speakers. The Sahara with full package comes with Alpine amplifier and speaker+subwoofer. The only decent thing was the subw, but I had to twinkle it a bit. The rest was pure garbage. But.... a Wrangler has something special that slowly gets into you, if you like offroading, overlanding or just having fun in the sand/dirt. It is like a Lego of a car: you can pull it apart, change what you want, put it back together.... Give it time, go out with a bunch of jeepers/toyoters/whatever, and you will start feeling it coming! I would recommend you to get in touch or follow Jason from Autoedits and Brad from Trailrecon. A lot of knowledge there! Keep your amazing content coming!!!
Just looking through the videos on this guy's channel is can comfortably say he will never be able to adjust to a jeep life. It is a hard leap for some.
FYI - You can disconnect the secondary/smaller battery's negative terminal without digging through all the garbage to get to the battery terminals themselves. Give that a google, might save you some hassle next time you are doing some basic electrical work.
Just sold both my jeeps! And yeah they sell for an insane amount I sold my 2011 for 28k. But it did have alot done to it. And my 2016 I sold for 33k and I actually made money on them after driving them for the time I had them 😂 and they both sold in the first couple days and I had hundreds of people wanting them. It was wild
Thank you for your honesty. Loved the video, only bummer I see (I am not a car expert and have only owned one car…a damn Fiat 500L trekking), is the music issue. I love to bump my music 😭. I bought my car due to the visibility and the beats sound system!!
I've had my 2018 JLUR since a month after they first came out and have had no issues. It's one of the best vehicles I've owned and that includes Audi, MB, Ford, Toyo. The price point is the only thing I could agree on being a disappointment but like you said, it holds the value like very few vehicles in the market.
@@erickdiaz6152 25K miles. Once I updated the steering stabilizer it's been a great vehicle. It's not perfect on the roads but I wouldn't trade it for anything else on the market (including the Bronco which I do like a lot.)
@@drewengles4477 start using your lockers as much as you can to fish out any bad 2018 sensors before you hit the 5 year warranty mark. My 2018 JLUR has close to 60K miles and I have had this locker sensor issue happen twice. It's a $5 part but becasue of sensor location and limited supply of parts, the dealership ended up replacing my entire axle both times. Didn't cost me a dime but if it happens after the warranty it could become a costly repair.
You don’t buy a Jeep for luxury… you buy it to build it up and do amazing things on amazing trails. After having a Toyota, Ford, and a RAM, with their limitations on what “I want to do” my Jeep has been a God send.
A pro tacoma needs at least a 2.5 inch lift and a mount chop just to run 285s inch tires. Not to mention the regear for the poor gear ratio that comes stock. A 2021 stock rubicon comes with 285s and a gear ratio that can run 37s.
I have a 21 gladiator with 13k on it. It’s been flawless and the new interior is really nice coming from multiple JKs. All my JKs were flawless for the most part. My upgraded stereo is awesome too btw. 🤷🏻♂️. Nothing better than a Jeep,sorry and the trade in values,holy crap.
I have a 2023 Rubicon & the I absolutely love it.. The one thing that bugs tf outta me is the LOUD ASS FAN!!! Like my car isn’t running hot, it’s not even hot outside & my fan cuts on every 6 minutes😫😫
I have a 2018 wrangler sport, purchased used with 50k on it for 32k. Only issue I’ve run into was the “Start/Stop” function light would randomly pop on. I turned the feature off on the Jeep because I heard it drains your battery crazy. I love my Jeep & I can agree with your statements especially the stereo 😡. That’ll be my next upgrade for sure ✌🏽
I was sound system operator for years. I love upgrading sound systems, but all you need to do is learn how to tune the stereo audio system; there are menu features to do this and mine plays clean and perfect, unless forbid YOU just unluckily got a faulty stereo system in your vehicle. You're just unlucky and got a vehicle that was made faulty with the broken door pull handle, stereo etc. Go to your dealership and let them fix the mistakes. Overall the Jeep Wrangler JL is not as bad as you're misleading people to believe and I don't have these problems with mine. As a mechanic I built mine to the specifications I require and it's great and I love it!
For the rear window why not use a lanyard to act as a limit strap for winter times. Fiat in Europe isn’t known for being ultimate quality, but then again I thought they were on par with Chevy and Ford, but I’ve wanted one like yours since seeing Brads but they hold even more value in the UK and same money gets you used a 2nd hand Porsche Cayenne
One thing that challenges European carmakers is that North American vehicles are driven a lot more than European. On average a car in the EU goes 11k km/year, 15k km/year in Canada, and 22k km/year (13.5k mi) in the US. So when European makes do things like "lifetime" timing belts and transmission fluid, they fail halfway through a car's life in the US. The other thing is that there's no hefty displacement/carbon/size tax in North America, nor 20% VAT (in some states, vehicles aren't even subject to a sales tax). This is especially relevant to Chrysler which loves to stick large engines in everything. So what's considered a fairly cheap car here, like a Wrangler, is taxed to heck in Europe.
@@straightpipediesel not sure who in EU does Lifetime timing belts, most now are often 10yrs or 120k miles, gearbox fluid for the life is commonly used phrase though but commonly still changed in the life of the vehicle. Not just the tax is the cause for us to have smaller engines, the cost of fuel is also currently £1.50 per litre of 95ron petrol, when I had a Supercharged 4.2 V8 doing 12mpg it added up quick Also we don't have the same engines options, wranglers in UK come with a 2.0 turbo 300bhp engine or a similar size diesel
@@cba360 The Wrangler in the US has the same base engine, the 4 cyl 2.0 L turbo gas. The diesel option is larger, the same 3.0 L diesel on the Euro Chrysler 300, etc. and Europe doesn't get the 3.6L V6. The thing is the EPA mileage rating difference from the base to the V-6 is a loss of merely 1 MPG (22 vs 21), but you have European countries with displacement taxes which means you don't get it.
@@straightpipediesel The 2.0L turbo is actually more expensive than the 3.6L V6. They do drop $500 if you go with the 2L, but then they make you take the automatic transmission which increases the price over the V6 with a manual. I have the 2L, but in plugin hybrid form (375 hp and 470 lb ft of torque). It's the second quickest after the V8 equiped Rubicon 392 (470 hp and 470 lb ft of torque) and it gets better mileage for shorter trips (long trips is about 20 mpg). It really would be the best setup for Europe.
I didn't have those issues with my jeep but I had some minor annoyances I tracked down and fixed. The thing is I owned Subaru Ford VW Hyundai Dodge ram and they ALL had minor issues a grimlins. That's just the game nothing is perfect.
Here's one for ya that I didn't think about and I've never seen mentioned by anyone... I bought a 2021 Gladiator Rubicon and love it, but of the odd shape of this vehicle (assuming Wranglers too), they do not get very clean running it through a car wash. There are so many weird angles and nooks and crannies that just do not get cleaned (deep fender grooves, external hinges on doors, gap between cab and bed, etc. Wiping it down after a top-end car wash requires a lot of time. Anyone else?
I love mine!!! I have no trouble with the stereo. I'm very handy with tools so the battery is no issue. Back window thing does not bother me, I use rainx
When using CarPlay I notice exactly what he is describing. But using Bluetooth or usb (non CarPlay) the stereo is decent. Not the best by any means but it’s way better than using CarPlay
I had a jeep for 13 years, I purchased a brand new 2020 Ram 1500 4x4 Hemi (still have it) and now a 2023 Tacoma. I want to touch on the price that you mentioned. I was driving a my parents Corolla because they can’t get in my trucks and I saw this guy driving a really nice white Jeep lifted from the factory but it was an E version. So at the light I told the guy you have a really nice Jeep, he sarcastically replied it’s for sale $74,000, like trying to tell me you can’t afford one. He made a right on red and at the same time I called out “you got robbed.”
Weird you're knocking the initial quality of Stellantis, but they have 3 of the top 9 spots for 2021 JD Powers initial quality ratings, including the number 1 and number 2 spots ... Jeep is included in that top 9 ... while Chevrolet is not in the top 9, and Subaru is ranked all the way down at the number 25 spot
I paid 50k for my 2door with Sport S package during covid. I tried to trade it in at 30k km's and all I was getting offered was 35k range. Even with used prices through the roof right now I am not getting anywhere near what I think I should get. So I have decided to keep it, even though I can't stand the gas milage it gets.
Aux battery can be disconnected on the right side of the fuse box. You don’t have to pull the battery or even access it if all you want to do is disconnect it from the vehicle for welding. Pull the top off the fuse box. On the right side you’ll see multiple studs with wires held on by nuts. Disconnect the aux power wires from there. I believe there are two but don’t quote me. I think the main one is connected to the N2 stud. I have it wrote down and in my glove box. I’m 400 miles from my Jeep or I’d look lol. Just search on the net. Plenty of info out there. This isn’t a Jeep issue. This is common with almost all newer vehicles with the auto start/stop feature.
I was wondering the same thing, I have a 21' Gladiator Mohave fully loaded and it was $58K, if this is a sport trim and you paid almost $60k, call the police you have been victim of a crime
Bought my Jeep Rubicon brand new in the Bronx (NYC) - $44k. In the shop 8 times within first 2 weeks! Down-hill after that. By the time it was 3 yrs old, it'd been in the shop probably a good 85 times! Wheel defects, water leakage, gas tank failure at 3 yrs old. After replacing entire fuel tank, got it back and 3 wks later transmission went out! (defect) At 3 yrs old!! Airbag failure, oil pan defects. Window defoggers defects, air actuators constantly go out, head gasket/warped heads... repeated P06 cylinder codes and misfires that weren't resolved when replacing coil pack, spark plugs, sp wires (twice), catalytic converter replacement, oxygen sensors. AND, let's not forget that "Death Wobble"! There's nothing better than coming around a mountain at night on a highway doing 55, with rain, and all of the sudden your sh*t $44,000 pile of sh*t Jeep goes into a Death Wobble. If I thought I could get away with murder, the 2 former CEOs of Jeep would have been dead within the first year I bought the pile of crap. After replacing transmission fluid lines and the head gasket, now I smell gas when I drive. A douchebag tech told me it's "normal" to smell gas when you start your Jeep. That's just stupid! I've NEVER smelled gas in any car I've had, not even this pile of sh*t.
I’ve been pleasantly surprised at my Rubicon JT. My first new American vehicle, and I’m 57. 16k trouble-free miles. And I paid $45k for it (manual). How did you spend so much on a Sport???
Have a friend who bought a Subaru and the door panel on the driver side wouldn't stay on. Would partially come off or just fall off when shutting door. Turned out to be the clips were just smashed in. Not installed properly. Took dealer two visits to figure that out. They did fix and all is well. Point is all manufactures have issues. So knocking on Chrysler is,,,, stupid. Watch the new Ford F150 videos. They are having a lot of issues. Anyways, I see that your young. Still a lot to learn. Keep the content coming as it is educating you on your journey. looking forward to seeing your build in the future. Mojave Gladiator myself. Owned jeeps since CJ5.
Bought a 79 CJ-7 with auto trannie brand new when I was a senior in high school. She was my "mistress" through 3 very long and difficult marriages. LOVED HER! Got stupid in 2013 and bought a Rubicon......TOTAL GODDAM JUNK! Wish I still had her with me.....the CJ, that is.
Good video. As a fellow Wrangler owner I feel you! One thing is your radio definitely seems defective, I have sensitive ears (I have done tons of audio engineering and mixdowns) and mine doesn't show that issue.
It’s a Jeep. Obviously it’s your first Wrangler type vehicle and you’re a newbie. All of those thing you mentioned aren’t that serious. My first Jeep was an AMC Jeep CJ7 Renegade . Bought it new when I was 20 years old. It was loud, it’s steering was always needing correction and it ride was serious harsh. Few people bought them back then. But I knew I was buying an off road vehicle meant for the military, post office and boarder patrol. My CJ7 audio system was barebones with two speakers. My hardtop need three dudes to take off. There were no comforts. The seats on my JL are like couches compared to my CJ. So don’t complain. The Wrangler has come a long way from the days of my beloved CJ which when I sold had 157,000 miles on the venerable 4.2 258 CID inline 6.
I don't understand the Jeep pricing. Up here in Canada you can get a Sahara for $58,000 Can$ which would be about $45,000 US, but our delivery charges are also higher. You can definitely see the affects of all the shortages though. Some units have heated seats but no heated steering wheel, it may or may not have blind spot detectors, and sometimes there is no engine cover on brand new units (not that that does anything, but it looks nice).
Only 2 things that really bother me, the rear defrost breaks off so easily.. and the auto door handles don't work in freezing weather... I have to go to the rear door to unlock my doors...
as long as you drive it off-road. I live in Chicago and they are EVERYWHERE. Why??? and no the 3 inches of snow we get doesn't warrant getting one either
I Think its one of the coolest car purchases you made. Im missing the body work or bigger projects on the cars. But still wathing every single video, like i have done since you started 👊 stay committed
I just got rid of a 2019 Cherokee that had a catastrophic failure and got a 2023 4Runner. Agree with the fit and finish. Jeep's just wasn't quite there and Toyota's is excellent.
ive honestly been skipping every jeep video. this is a very uninteresting car for a lot of the viewers, thats why they care. i dont think anyone really is concerned with what he buys, but rather concerned with the content. i feel like we havent seen the brz, the yellow civic, the z even in forever. bring back chris too while were on the subject haha.
@@dfacedxa I know what you are saying but I'm talking about the people that judge robbie for the decision and choices he makes you just have a opinion like every one else I miss the yellow civic too.
@@dfacedxa yea its deff understandable i love my jeep and when i seen he picked up this one deff made me watch alil more but not everyone has same taste, and i also miss the Z love that thing dont find them clean like that near me.
I just bought a 2021 JLU sport with rubicon wheels. 4cyl 2.0L turbo. Convertible top. Not my main driver. It's my "corvette" or toy. I bought it to tow the atv and summer fun.
Subaru's are the best brand? They have had all kinds of engine and transmission problems for years now. Fit and finish on the body and interior is excellent but they are far from the best brand.
1:54 ok the thing with the sound might be because you have the volume so high. I’m pretty sure you’re not meant to blast it on almost full for a long time. Yes, it has the ability to go that high but I’m not sure you’re meant to have it that high for that long.
So glad to hear the JL is built better. I just purchased a 70K Rubicon EV with the sky top and was starting to worry; I love it. I also have my 2018 Audi S6 that I bought new as well and I grab the keys to my Jeep more often. Could be because it's new. It was very hard for me to steer at first, I felt like I was all over the road. I also got motion sick for the first 2 weeks. My stereo doesn't crack like that. Though, I rarely listen to it that loud. I do agree though, Chrysler sucks, but I love my jeep anyway. Great points throughout. Send them to Chrysler, perhaps they will consider for the JM or whatever comes next.
My gf really, really wanted a Wrangler. I worked in auto industry for 8 years and i kept telling her no. For Thanksgiving i reserved an SUV from Enterprise, they messed up and rented out the SUV but they gave me a 4 door Wrangler at even a cheaper rate than the SUV. Had it for a week and went from Chicago to Kentucky, 6 hour drive and drive around in KY. After the road trips and being in the jeep for a week it finally convinced her to NOT get a Jeep and I'm glad. In my opinion they are cool as a toy vehicle. But absolutely awful everyday vehicle. The heat is HOT which is nice in winter, and since the inside - specially in the rear is so drafty (hard top).
This is interesting, I went on Vacation and ended up with a jeep for a week and fell in love with it. Sold my Equinox and bought a JL for my daily. Love the truck like ride height but small car like parking and was simply so much fun to drive! Won't be as comfy as my car was, but much more fun!
@@russluck4290 i do have to say, driving around town was fun, nice turning radius, i really like the seating position. I don't like how the reliability and quality can be very poor, specially for a vehicle that averages over $50K USD.
@@PrinceofPwnage Yes, that is definitely a concern, the reliability. But, then again, my last truck blew a transmission at 99,000 and my first equinox blew a rod at 80,000 and the transmission went at 195,000, my kids car turbo went out at 125,000 and my dad blew a motor in his Subaru at 45,000 miles! Seems like issues all around these days, sadly!
The reason I bought my JL was because they finally got it right. Plenty of power, 8 speed trans, it can comfortably cruise down the interstate at 80mph (if left stock) and it looks good.
My wife has a Subaru, and I have a 88jeep. Good ol ford/amc motor in it. No computer. I dont put the windows or cover on, just a top. If it rains we get wet.....
I own a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Sport S JL. Its a great vehicle, no complaints. I've owned Chevy, Ford and Dodge pick ups. My wife has owned Chrysler , KIA, Ford cars..They all have issues and they all today have hiccups.......Only vehicles I've owned that didn't require a ton of cash or a mechanic on speed dial is my 2002 Ford 7.3L Super Duty Diesel, my wife's 2013 KIA Optima and my '19 Jeep Wrangler....All preform well and give the best bang for the buck....
Wrong. It was a 6 speed manual with 33” ko2s. Poor performance and poor mpg too. My 34” gladiator ecodiesel gets 4-5mpg better and doesnt slow down on inclines lol.
Great Video Man. Clicked on the video because of a "Clickbait title", but stayed because of great content. And as a Jeep owner, your points are 100% valid!
I went with the jk. The jl interior looked to 90’s futura for me, reminded me of all the gotti headphones and stereos that came out back then. Also I wanted more room in the back and the jl roll bars are more narrow then the jk eliminating some room. I was able to stack 5 pallets in my jeep jk and we tested it against my buddies jl rubicon and only one would fit cocked to the side. I like the beefiness of the jk over the jl but …… you can get far more cooler add ons for the jl then the jk and it has the gutters that go all the way back across the top. The jl also doesn’t flex as much as the jk which can be good or bad depending on who you are.
Bruh, this is the best car review in the history of TH-cam. Seriously. I love how you were like I knew what I was getting & gave an honest review of its faults without completely trashing your car.
I bought a 2013 with the 6 Speed Manuel with 96k for $24000 a little over a year ago- had a 98 grand Cherokee with 234000 when automatic tranny crapped out! I’m very happy with the wrangler- I put about 3000 in deferred maintenance that dealer wouldn’t fix new battery, plugs, pvc valve, rear diffservice, new shocks, steering dampner and replaced the rear speakers and added new stock decals, chrome side mirror covers, chrome metal hood latches, new headlights, led fog lights instead of the stock, serpentine belt. Dealer put new brakes tires, front diff, radiator and tranny flush and new clock spring! The car runs and looks great and goes thru the snow like butter! I think they ride ok for a daily driver some camping and in inclement weather, interiors a little noisey- overall for the price I think it’s a great all around vehicle! I could have bought one new- why- let someone else eat the depreciation- I think she’ll go 230 to 250k- might need a clutch tires and brakes and more tuneup! I figure about $10-13k in total repairs maintenance costs for 10 to 12 years! Maybe you should get used next time! I’m happy with mine!
I’m a mopar mechanic at performance jeep land and you can access the smaller start stop battery a lot easier by pulling the front right fender liner out towards you, then allowing you to lay on your back behind the front tire and remove it from the bottom with 3 10mm bolts and 2 10mm nuts for the terminals I personally hate doing them 😂 but that’s an easier way
Jk's dont have 2 batteries right?
@@stuntmandev2327 No JKs only have 1 battery. What he is calling a Dual battery group in the video. isn't a "Group" you can opt into or out of. It is your AUX/Start Stop battery. There are plenty of videos around You-tube that explain how big of a pain these are but also how to just bypass them. If this battery goes out it will display symptoms of your primary being dead, except with all you electronics working. You can bypass this battery with one wire and never have to worry about it again. Unless of course you are welding on the jeep.
@@stuntmandev2327 Nope...it's becasue JKs don't have auto start/stop.
@@darrenroos6408but mine has autostart
@@stuntmandev2327 then you don't have a JK
Solution for the rear glass: coat the glass with rain repellent so that the water just runs off before you open it. no need for the rear windshield wiper either that way.
I've had the best luck with waxing my windows rather than rain x. Completely streak free perfect windows every time, and it seems to put a heavier layer of coating on there than rain repellant.
Is there anything that will help with all the dead bugs on the front windshield?
@@chaichilee Squeegee at any gas station.
ceramic coating. i have Crystal Fusion. reapply every 6 months
A Hood deflector works wonders. Bit Red Neck look but they do work. Sometimes they keep the bugs of the lover part of the windshield only. But it saved my trip by looking under. Late at night and nowhere to stop@@chaichilee
The 11 speaker alpine sound system is amazing, also when you take the top off, it sends a signal to make the radio louder. The cutting out is a issue they should fix. As far as the carpet getting wet, real off roaders takes the carpets out, so getting wet isn't an issue. A jeep is made to wheel and get dirty, not be a luxury vehicle.
I’ve got the Smokey mountain edition. It’ll make ya noise itch.
I'm not sure there is a more honest unpartial review on TH-cam or anywhere in the world on any topic. Well done! I'm not sure if this made me want a Jeep more or less.... but well done! :)
Just a heads up, for the auxiliary battery, there’s a lead cable that goes from the auxiliary to the main battery. You just have to remove that cable.
On the positive terminal there will be 3 terminals. The thicker one should be the auxiliary battery. And then tada, all power removed, and you’re free to weld away
My JK has the same issue with the rear glass to the point that I was getting mold forming under the rear carpets. When I went all in off road with it I ripped out all of the interior carpets and Xlined the interior floors 👌🏻👌🏻 best investment I promise
Jeeps also retain almost 70% of their value within 5 years. You'll get back more than. Another vehicle for trade in or re-selling
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@@jmfightculb2346 no solid axle though
Bought a 2013 Unlimited for $26,500 brand new. I sold it in 2018 for $24,000. Not a bad RIO for a depreciating asset.
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Haters are gonna hate, it happens. Enjoy your ride, keep pumping out content. Maybe come up with a top 5 list of what you love about it
Facts arnt hate, my jeep is the worst new car I've ever owned.
@@frankcastle9691 It's not a car. It's a Jeep.
@@WooBino. it's a pile of crap.
Just picked up my 4th Jeep, 2020 JLUR and after driving my 2011 JKUR for 7 years, this is a game changer! Things a beast with a hint of luxury and with the premium sound system, you can truly enjoy all of your music on those outdoor adventures. These new Jeeps are NOT cheap but after doing a TON of research regarding the quality compared to my 2011, I can see now why they are higher in price and not to mention sky high inflation, lack of chips, pandemic, etc. I enjoy your channel... keep pumping out the content! #JeepLifeBestLife but yup... Just Empty Every Pocket.
I planning buy a 2017 sport what do you think is a good car? I never have a jeep before
With the higher end trims like Sahara unlimited, etc, the factory stereo with the 12in sub absolutely bumps. It’s very impressive for a stock stereo
The Sahara edition is a nice one
Agree - I have a Sahara with the upgraded stereo with sub and it sounds great. Only issue is the sub is too boomy, so I had to adjust it down in the equalizer for better fidelity.
@@staha what’s the audio system called? Is it the Alpine speakers?
I bought the 2020 Rubicon Recon Edition with the Alpine factory stereo system. It really sounds good with the top on or off. The only complaint I have is the fender wells in the front are flimsy and my tires destroyed them on a windy day.
Totally agree just ordered a Rubicon Recon and it’s 65k and I owned 40k vehicles that had nicer options for way less money.
Man, I feel ya. It's got it's flaws but, I just love my jeep. All the quirks, the less than stellar ride quality, etc..
It lends to a unique Jeep personality. Kinda like that significant other that makes you crazy but, the good outweighs the bad so you keep them around. Good looking JL though. Enjoy!
The "Jeep thing" is a real thing!
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Came here to comment the exact same thing.
Great video. As far as the Aux battery, you don't have to disconnect the actual Aux battery if you want to kill power to the Jeep. There are certain cables on the battery and firewall that you can disconnect to kill the Aux battery. If you ever have to replace the Aux battery don't do it through the top of the Jeep. You will run risk of screwing up your fuse box that route. It is actually designed to be replaced from under the Jeep. You have to remove a few bolts holding the passenger fender on (I think around 4), and then pull the fender off (some clips might break which sucks but they are like $.25 to replace). Once the fender is removed (don't forget to disconnet the turn signal connection) you will see the box that holds the battery. Removing the 3 (10mm I think) bolts that hold the box will drop the box and the battery exposing the terminals.
You’re gonna be surprised by how well it off-roads. Even without lockers as Jeep’s BLD system is pretty damn good. Enjoy!
I love this review! When he starts out by saying, “We’ll, it is a Chrysler.” I’m about to buy a used one. I’ve watched a ton of reviews. The car is unique and a timeless classic and I can take it down forest service roads all opened up and pretend I’m on high adventure. With that said, I just hope it holds together. I’m not a fan of Chrysler at all, but maybe I can enjoy it for the thrill it delivers.
"I'm not going to talk to you about packaging option"... Proceeds to demonstrate what sucks about the lowest trim level purchased.
I've got a 2011. I bought it with 112k miles on it in late 2019. I'm currently at 241,000 miles in TWO years of driving it. I also have a supercharged 3.8 pushing around 370hp. My Jeep has never had an issue. I'm changing my clutch in a few days from the stock clutch to a 400hp clutch because it does slip when launching (as if I'm racing). If you just take off normally, the clutch is fine. Just mean the engine has too much hp for the clutch, so that has to go.
Other than that, this Jeep has had NO issues over the last 128,000 miles in the last two years of driving. Has always started. Always made it home. Always made it thru off-roading. By far the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned in my life. This thing doesn't break down, even driving 250-300 miles per day.
I love my JK!! I am on my 3rd Wrangler and it gets mr thru New England winters. Jeep is all I will drive.. This guy on the video is more like the Subaru type lol..
Uber Jeep, 👍👍❤️❤️. Love my Jeep and I commute 80 miles a day on mine.
@@tjj5337 LMAOOOOOOOO!! The Subaru type! FACTS! Man, he doesn't understand the fickle stuff he's complaining about is NOTHING by the time you leave a trail. LOL!
He's worried about a girlfriend opening a door and seeing an 1/8th of an inch crease in the handle component, whereas TRUE Jeep girlfriends worry if you can make it out of the ravine without knocking a fender off. LOL! That's all they really care about: can we get home in front wheel drive til we get a new rear driveshaft? LOL!
@@tjj5337 And the 80miles is CAKE for a Jeep! That's just warming it up a bit. I see Jeeps with 100k miles and I'm like, "...oh, you're just breaking it in." LOL!
@@MicDropBBQ 👍👍👍❤️❤️
The battery is super easy to disconnect. Disconnect the other cable on the negative terminal and that will disconnect the negative from the aux battery.
That’s what I do and it works
You r amazing, I've searched a few reviews about Jeep, because I want to buy one but after seeing your video I've changed my mind. Thank's for opening my Eyes.
Oh I'm the jeep owner who finished my passion project n bought a 2021 silverado. 5 days .. ago.. n I don't miss that jeep.. I did Tera flex 3.5 inch lift.. black rhino warlord rims 17inch.. I had stock bf good rich at 33 inch tire was about to get 37s before the trade.. Mikey thompson.. and I also got all the upper n lower adjustable track bars front n rear.. the front control bar .. fox shocks. 2.0 n fox steering stablizer.. red rock rack n bumper. N warn 10k winch.. steel cable.. cloth seats. Loved them... jeep was cool but I'm not going to use it for what I want.. lack of friends that go off road.. n lack of time.. now I ride in roomy v8 that drives like a floating couch..
for the tailgate you can put a little rubber "gutter" on the top so it drain out the sides when it runs down
And for the front side doors, same thing.
Little rubber gutter to divert water onto the windshield instead of inside your jeep when you open the door…
Sure, but why isn't that oem? That just seems like poor design
@@calebs.8776 right?? they expect you to get out your arts and crafts table to make it rain proof. POS
I won't rail on this video upload or commenters. Idiosyncrasies like he mentions are what makes a Jeep [Wrangler] a Jeep. Sloppy handling, it's a Jeep, loud and wind intrusion, yeah, it's a Jeep, poor gas mileage...it's a JEEP! Wrangler, I mean. Just Enough Essential Parts. I am on my tenth one (1st JLUR). Don't like the handling, go get a Redneck ram assist or PSC. Get the upgraded Alpine or other radio systems. There are Boom mats and others to help squelch the noise. As for the battery issue Genesis Offroad makes a beautiful dual battery tray, I just brought my second and will be installing shortly (thanks Northridge 4x4). For me the joy of a Jeep (Wrangler) is in the build. Think of like your body, not the most aestheticly pleasing, you workout and eat better. Make it what you want and know, it will within it's limits take you anywhere. And that's why Jeep (Wrangler) owners love their Jeeps. 4x1=4; 4x2=8; 4x3=12; and 4x4=Jeep. There's only one.
@@attnielthomas7856 is this related to what i said about the gutter thing or someone elses reply? If it's about my thing then im confused
Don't listen to the haters who waste their typing up a million different reasons why you shouldn't have but your car. it's your choice, your money, your car not there's. Loving all the jeep content so far👍 stay committed
I think the issue the jeep ain't really great or good at anything other then looks and falling over
Wow , I'm glad i kept my JK Rubicon. I've grown up with Jeeps in my family since the 70s and it's been a great dependable transport and it went everywhere we pointed it .Since it's a jeep i don't expect it's fit and finish to be on par with my BMW X5 but your right about missing a screw holding in a piece of your handle especially for the price you paid , maybe you should check your wheel lugs? But for me ,i beat the hell out of my jeep and if something breaks ,it just gives me an excuse to upgrade.
I have a jeep JK. The part you said about dual battery. Has got me stopped in my tracks. I want a new one. But I do not want a lithium battery in my garage. Those batteries are not safe. They explode and catch on fire. TH-cam has tons of videos on that subject. And you cannot buy a jeep without one now. Which pisses me off. I just wish there was an option not to be able to get dual battery!! My JK works perfectly good without two batteries. I don’t need the added extra expense of that battery and especially what you said extremely hard to replace!! So thank you for making that video!! I believe it may be cheaper for me just to rebuild my JK. Especially when so many parts are available for JK‘s
Look up battery disconnect switches lots of different options. It rain getting to the battery just once install the switch and wouldn't have to access again until you needed a new battery one time install the switch so in the future you would have easier access to a easy disconnect.
Great honest video. And I appreciate the laughs. As a JLU Sport owner myself, I know exactly what you’re talking about. Also, I didn’t much care because I just love Jeeps and wanted a JL. Had mine for 3 years now and I still love it.
I like your energy and the honest review.
I agree about the quality of some of those things and that price tag is str8 up robbery.
Robbery? No. It's called the market. And this how how all goods and services work. They sell Jeeps at this cost because they can. That's how all market prices get established. It is simply overpriced to YOU. Nothing that sells is overpriced or underpriced. If it was, those selling it would have to raise or lower the price. They have to lower it if no one was buying it because the price was too high. Or they'd have to raise the price because they can't keep up with demand.
I just don't understand the appeal of self-inflicted dissatisfaction.
I bought a 2011 jeep grand Cherokee limited and in 30,000 miles this thing is about to bankrupt me. Every time I turn around I'm having to spend hundreds of dollars to keep it on the road. I love it, but I'm definitely regretting buying it. The repairs seem to be non stop, as soon as I fix one thing something else breaks.
The reason your audio sounded like crap is you didn’t unplug the rear defroster connector to fool the system into thinking the top is off. Unplugging that will get you much more powerful audio.
I've had many Wranglers and I've also had many Toyotas...Toyota holds their value extremely well, has extremely good quality and is the most reliable vehicle on the market. The 4Runner TRD Pro is light years ahead of the Wrangler in these areas. The only downside to Toyota in my opinion is that the top does not come off.
JEEP..."Just Empty Every Pocket" is a very true statement. All of my jeeps with the exception of my 1995 YJ, broke down constantly.
Other than the removable top, Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro beats Jeep in every area.
However, I do appreciate the Jeep community and I really like all of the Jeep events that are available.
*** I wish I could have the looks of a Wrangler and the dependability of a 4runner..
After one year, I still love my 2021 sarge green Jeep Wrangler unlimited sport, with 18" black stars on the front doors. It got me out of the deep snow & mud, I was also able to rescue some stuck vehicles, even a 4x4 truck.
I bought a 2006 wrangler Rubicon, lifted it, tires and all the bells and whistles, when my son was born I traded that one for a 2012 Rubicon unlimited, loved it, then the wife said she wanted a Lexus, so I traded it for the lexus, and I regret that decision every day, living in WV with the hills and trails, I miss my jeep each and every day, as soon as the RX350 is paid off, I already told her I am getting another Jeep, for me and well my son wants one too, so it can be for him when the time comes, thats my justification to stay a kid with an overpriced vehicle,,, Too expensive yes for what you get but damnit I want my jeep back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dont get a 2012. You did yourself a favor by dumping that one. Stay out of the 3.8 v6, get a 3.6, diesel, or hope they have a v8 when youre ready to buy again. The 3.8s are heaps.
@@rocketmode528 The 2012 had the 3.6 and it was a very good motor,,, that was the first year for the 3.6 Penstar motors
@@rugbydoc1999 I thought the 3.6 started In 2013, but also thought the early 3.6 had oil consumption issues not resolved until later models, but corrected by bulletins that may have been released a little too late. Correct me if my history is wrong.
Sounds like a personal problem... Maybe you should dump your wife and get on with your life
Just bought a 2022 gladiator rubicon and aside from the gas consumption it’s epic! It’s a rolling tank!
Robbie your videos are upright honest and well done. Have an Sahara Altitude on order. Went in eyes wide open. It'll be fun and nothing's perfect.
had to comment on this one. back in 1996 I ordered a brand new 1997 Jeep Wrangler sport inline 6 manual. I drove it 80 miles. 60 of that was trip home from dealership. Kid you not the gear shift came out in my hand while I was driving. the mechanic that went back in and fixed it said someone simply did not do their job at the factory they never attach the gear shift in the transmission. it's still sitting in my driveway I drive it back and forth to work daily.
I have the Apline sound in my JLUR. The two best mods I have done are the Hothead head liners with sound assassin mats and the terra accoustics front stage speakers. I am sure a full switch out of the stereo is better. The headliners + mats will help regardless of the stereo as it cancels road noise and echos from the hardtop.
Have the same system in my 09 Aspen, at 800 watts it is a beast and makes heads turn.
I have a Sahara JKU full package. First thing I had changed was the radio, plus amp and all the wiring and the speakers. The Sahara with full package comes with Alpine amplifier and speaker+subwoofer. The only decent thing was the subw, but I had to twinkle it a bit. The rest was pure garbage.
But.... a Wrangler has something special that slowly gets into you, if you like offroading, overlanding or just having fun in the sand/dirt. It is like a Lego of a car: you can pull it apart, change what you want, put it back together.... Give it time, go out with a bunch of jeepers/toyoters/whatever, and you will start feeling it coming! I would recommend you to get in touch or follow Jason from Autoedits and Brad from Trailrecon. A lot of knowledge there!
Keep your amazing content coming!!!
Just looking through the videos on this guy's channel is can comfortably say he will never be able to adjust to a jeep life. It is a hard leap for some.
FYI - You can disconnect the secondary/smaller battery's negative terminal without digging through all the garbage to get to the battery terminals themselves. Give that a google, might save you some hassle next time you are doing some basic electrical work.
Great video, so truthful. You pay for the versatility, but the quality control leaves something to be desired for the $ we paid!
Just ordered mine! 😎 hopefully I can still afford it once it shows up with gas prices 🤣 I’ll be pushing the damn thing home!
Just sold both my jeeps! And yeah they sell for an insane amount I sold my 2011 for 28k. But it did have alot done to it. And my 2016 I sold for 33k and I actually made money on them after driving them for the time I had them 😂 and they both sold in the first couple days and I had hundreds of people wanting them. It was wild
Cool you panties and dry them off buddy.
Fools 😂
What do they say about suckers, one born every minute.
Thank you for your honesty. Loved the video, only bummer I see (I am not a car expert and have only owned one car…a damn Fiat 500L trekking), is the music issue. I love to bump my music 😭. I bought my car due to the visibility and the beats sound system!!
I've had my 2018 JLUR since a month after they first came out and have had no issues. It's one of the best vehicles I've owned and that includes Audi, MB, Ford, Toyo. The price point is the only thing I could agree on being a disappointment but like you said, it holds the value like very few vehicles in the market.
2018 JLUR...have you checked your frame welds? 😉
How many miles do you have on it now?
@@erickdiaz6152 25K miles. Once I updated the steering stabilizer it's been a great vehicle. It's not perfect on the roads but I wouldn't trade it for anything else on the market (including the Bronco which I do like a lot.)
@@drewengles4477 start using your lockers as much as you can to fish out any bad 2018 sensors before you hit the 5 year warranty mark. My 2018 JLUR has close to 60K miles and I have had this locker sensor issue happen twice. It's a $5 part but becasue of sensor location and limited supply of parts, the dealership ended up replacing my entire axle both times. Didn't cost me a dime but if it happens after the warranty it could become a costly repair.
@@darrenroos6408 thanks for the heads up, ill try them out this weekend on some muddy trails :)
You don’t buy a Jeep for luxury… you buy it to build it up and do amazing things on amazing trails. After having a Toyota, Ford, and a RAM, with their limitations on what “I want to do” my Jeep has been a God send.
A pro tacoma needs at least a 2.5 inch lift and a mount chop just to run 285s inch tires. Not to mention the regear for the poor gear ratio that comes stock. A 2021 stock rubicon comes with 285s and a gear ratio that can run 37s.
@@kazas4286 also, a Tacoma is a pickup truck, not a purpose built 4x4
That's true, but the handle coming off on the way home from the dealer? Come on
@@007diego2 Yeah, agreed but… name a brand that never has an issue here/there, even on delivery. You can’t.
I have a 21 gladiator with 13k on it. It’s been flawless and the new interior is really nice coming from multiple JKs. All my JKs were flawless for the most part. My upgraded stereo is awesome too btw. 🤷🏻♂️. Nothing better than a Jeep,sorry and the trade in values,holy crap.
what they dont tell you is that its a jeep thing isnt a complement but something understandable between jeep owners that you sacrifice many things
I have a 2023 Rubicon & the I absolutely love it.. The one thing that bugs tf outta me is the LOUD ASS FAN!!! Like my car isn’t running hot, it’s not even hot outside & my fan cuts on every 6 minutes😫😫
I have a 2018 wrangler sport, purchased used with 50k on it for 32k. Only issue I’ve run into was the “Start/Stop” function light would randomly pop on. I turned the feature off on the Jeep because I heard it drains your battery crazy. I love my Jeep & I can agree with your statements especially the stereo 😡. That’ll be my next upgrade for sure ✌🏽
That’s hella miles for that price
Someone who works at a Toyota dealership I can say I’d have to argue that Subaru holds their value like no other lmao
Totally agree! Especially the trucks.
Only STIs hold their value. Considering how unreliable the EJ25 is I don’t understand why they hold their value. Garbage engine.
I was sound system operator for years. I love upgrading sound systems, but all you need to do is learn how to tune the stereo audio system; there are menu features to do this and mine plays clean and perfect, unless forbid YOU just unluckily got a faulty stereo system in your vehicle. You're just unlucky and got a vehicle that was made faulty with the broken door pull handle, stereo etc. Go to your dealership and let them fix the mistakes. Overall the Jeep Wrangler JL is not as bad as you're misleading people to believe and I don't have these problems with mine. As a mechanic I built mine to the specifications I require and it's great and I love it!
For the rear window why not use a lanyard to act as a limit strap for winter times.
Fiat in Europe isn’t known for being ultimate quality, but then again I thought they were on par with Chevy and Ford, but I’ve wanted one like yours since seeing Brads but they hold even more value in the UK and same money gets you used a 2nd hand Porsche Cayenne
One thing that challenges European carmakers is that North American vehicles are driven a lot more than European. On average a car in the EU goes 11k km/year, 15k km/year in Canada, and 22k km/year (13.5k mi) in the US. So when European makes do things like "lifetime" timing belts and transmission fluid, they fail halfway through a car's life in the US.
The other thing is that there's no hefty displacement/carbon/size tax in North America, nor 20% VAT (in some states, vehicles aren't even subject to a sales tax). This is especially relevant to Chrysler which loves to stick large engines in everything. So what's considered a fairly cheap car here, like a Wrangler, is taxed to heck in Europe.
@@straightpipediesel not sure who in EU does Lifetime timing belts, most now are often 10yrs or 120k miles, gearbox fluid for the life is commonly used phrase though but commonly still changed in the life of the vehicle.
Not just the tax is the cause for us to have smaller engines, the cost of fuel is also currently £1.50 per litre of 95ron petrol, when I had a Supercharged 4.2 V8 doing 12mpg it added up quick
Also we don't have the same engines options, wranglers in UK come with a 2.0 turbo 300bhp engine or a similar size diesel
@@cba360 The Wrangler in the US has the same base engine, the 4 cyl 2.0 L turbo gas. The diesel option is larger, the same 3.0 L diesel on the Euro Chrysler 300, etc. and Europe doesn't get the 3.6L V6. The thing is the EPA mileage rating difference from the base to the V-6 is a loss of merely 1 MPG (22 vs 21), but you have European countries with displacement taxes which means you don't get it.
@@straightpipediesel The 2.0L turbo is actually more expensive than the 3.6L V6. They do drop $500 if you go with the 2L, but then they make you take the automatic transmission which increases the price over the V6 with a manual.
I have the 2L, but in plugin hybrid form (375 hp and 470 lb ft of torque). It's the second quickest after the V8 equiped Rubicon 392 (470 hp and 470 lb ft of torque) and it gets better mileage for shorter trips (long trips is about 20 mpg). It really would be the best setup for Europe.
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Why are you comparing a Porsche to the Wrangler? Lol
I didn't have those issues with my jeep but I had some minor annoyances I tracked down and fixed. The thing is I owned Subaru Ford VW Hyundai Dodge ram and they ALL had minor issues a grimlins. That's just the game nothing is perfect.
missing the car content man, havent had a car vid for 6 weeks.
I can't stay on repeat man It kills me
@@RobbieFerreira aight man dw about it, ill still be here for the car vids :)
@@JP_A3 ❤️
Here's one for ya that I didn't think about and I've never seen mentioned by anyone... I bought a 2021 Gladiator Rubicon and love it, but of the odd shape of this vehicle (assuming Wranglers too), they do not get very clean running it through a car wash. There are so many weird angles and nooks and crannies that just do not get cleaned (deep fender grooves, external hinges on doors, gap between cab and bed, etc. Wiping it down after a top-end car wash requires a lot of time. Anyone else?
Still not sure bout this one
What’s going on with the other cars???
Start stop battery constantly goes out in the cherokees, I think solves the issue of having to always turn off auto stop
I love mine!!! I have no trouble with the stereo. I'm very handy with tools so the battery is no issue. Back window thing does not bother me, I use rainx
When using CarPlay I notice exactly what he is describing. But using Bluetooth or usb (non CarPlay) the stereo is decent. Not the best by any means but it’s way better than using CarPlay
I had a jeep for 13 years, I purchased a brand new 2020 Ram 1500 4x4 Hemi (still have it) and now a 2023 Tacoma. I want to touch on the price that you mentioned. I was driving a my parents Corolla because they can’t get in my trucks and I saw this guy driving a
really nice white Jeep lifted from the factory but it was an E version. So at the light I told the guy you have a really nice Jeep, he sarcastically replied it’s for sale $74,000, like trying to tell me you can’t afford one. He made a right on red and at the same time I called out “you got robbed.”
Weird you're knocking the initial quality of Stellantis, but they have 3 of the top 9 spots for 2021 JD Powers initial quality ratings, including the number 1 and number 2 spots ... Jeep is included in that top 9 ... while Chevrolet is not in the top 9, and Subaru is ranked all the way down at the number 25 spot
I paid 50k for my 2door with Sport S package during covid. I tried to trade it in at 30k km's and all I was getting offered was 35k range. Even with used prices through the roof right now I am not getting anywhere near what I think I should get. So I have decided to keep it, even though I can't stand the gas milage it gets.
Aux battery can be disconnected on the right side of the fuse box. You don’t have to pull the battery or even access it if all you want to do is disconnect it from the vehicle for welding.
Pull the top off the fuse box. On the right side you’ll see multiple studs with wires held on by nuts. Disconnect the aux power wires from there. I believe there are two but don’t quote me. I think the main one is connected to the N2 stud. I have it wrote down and in my glove box. I’m 400 miles from my Jeep or I’d look lol. Just search on the net. Plenty of info out there.
This isn’t a Jeep issue. This is common with almost all newer vehicles with the auto start/stop feature.
Out of curiosity what options did you get? We have a 21’ JLU that we put the eco diesel in and a few other options we were Out the door at $45k.
I was wondering the same thing, I have a 21' Gladiator Mohave fully loaded and it was $58K, if this is a sport trim and you paid almost $60k, call the police you have been victim of a crime
I'm paid $63k for a Rubicon 4xe. It doesn't make much sense to pay $60k for a sport.
Bought my Jeep Rubicon brand new in the Bronx (NYC) - $44k. In the shop 8 times within first 2 weeks! Down-hill after that. By the time it was 3 yrs old, it'd been in the shop probably a good 85 times! Wheel defects, water leakage, gas tank failure at 3 yrs old. After replacing entire fuel tank, got it back and 3 wks later transmission went out! (defect) At 3 yrs old!! Airbag failure, oil pan defects. Window defoggers defects, air actuators constantly go out, head gasket/warped heads... repeated P06 cylinder codes and misfires that weren't resolved when replacing coil pack, spark plugs, sp wires (twice), catalytic converter replacement, oxygen sensors. AND, let's not forget that "Death Wobble"! There's nothing better than coming around a mountain at night on a highway doing 55, with rain, and all of the sudden your sh*t $44,000 pile of sh*t Jeep goes into a Death Wobble. If I thought I could get away with murder, the 2 former CEOs of Jeep would have been dead within the first year I bought the pile of crap.
After replacing transmission fluid lines and the head gasket, now I smell gas when I drive. A douchebag tech told me it's "normal" to smell gas when you start your Jeep. That's just stupid! I've NEVER smelled gas in any car I've had, not even this pile of sh*t.
I have had my 2004 Jeep Unlimited LJ for 14 years and I will never get rid of it unless I can get another one !!
I’ve been pleasantly surprised at my Rubicon JT. My first new American vehicle, and I’m 57. 16k trouble-free miles. And I paid $45k for it (manual). How did you spend so much on a Sport???
It appears to be Ontario Canada plates.
Have a friend who bought a Subaru and the door panel on the driver side wouldn't stay on. Would partially come off or just fall off when shutting door. Turned out to be the clips were just smashed in. Not installed properly. Took dealer two visits to figure that out. They did fix and all is well. Point is all manufactures have issues. So knocking on Chrysler is,,,, stupid. Watch the new Ford F150 videos. They are having a lot of issues. Anyways, I see that your young. Still a lot to learn. Keep the content coming as it is educating you on your journey. looking forward to seeing your build in the future. Mojave Gladiator myself. Owned jeeps since CJ5.
Bought a 79 CJ-7 with auto trannie brand new when I was a senior in high school. She was my "mistress" through 3 very long and difficult marriages. LOVED HER! Got stupid in 2013 and bought a Rubicon......TOTAL GODDAM JUNK! Wish I still had her with me.....the CJ, that is.
Good video. As a fellow Wrangler owner I feel you! One thing is your radio definitely seems defective, I have sensitive ears (I have done tons of audio engineering and mixdowns) and mine doesn't show that issue.
It’s a Jeep. Obviously it’s your first Wrangler type vehicle and you’re a newbie. All of those thing you mentioned aren’t that serious. My first Jeep was an AMC Jeep CJ7 Renegade . Bought it new when I was 20 years old. It was loud, it’s steering was always needing correction and it ride was serious harsh. Few people bought them back then. But I knew I was buying an off road vehicle meant for the military, post office and boarder patrol. My CJ7 audio system was barebones with two speakers. My hardtop need three dudes to take off. There were no comforts. The seats on my JL are like couches compared to my CJ. So don’t complain. The Wrangler has come a long way from the days of my beloved CJ which when I sold had 157,000 miles on the venerable 4.2 258 CID inline 6.
I’ve ordered a bronco!
oh damn you just made me feel so much better about my jeep I just received today. I don't regret it yet :)
I don't understand the Jeep pricing. Up here in Canada you can get a Sahara for $58,000 Can$ which would be about $45,000 US, but our delivery charges are also higher. You can definitely see the affects of all the shortages though. Some units have heated seats but no heated steering wheel, it may or may not have blind spot detectors, and sometimes there is no engine cover on brand new units (not that that does anything, but it looks nice).
Thx for the help we are buying a Jeep Wrangler unlimited for 66k so now we are getting new parts for it
Great video man I’m proud to drive a gladiator 😁👍🏽
Only 2 things that really bother me, the rear defrost breaks off so easily.. and the auto door handles don't work in freezing weather... I have to go to the rear door to unlock my doors...
100% best purchase EVER. It's a jeep thing. LOL
as long as you drive it off-road. I live in Chicago and they are EVERYWHERE. Why??? and no the 3 inches of snow we get doesn't warrant getting one either
@@digitalsmithy where in chicago do you only get 3 inches !!??!! need to move to that part asap
@@jackgotdatmac140 an average downfall throughout our 17 month long winter is probably 2 inches - so anywhere
@@digitalsmithynever mind the snow... It's the 3 ft pot holes that justify it...
fair @@stonefox9124
Thank you for the heads up not much comments I see on here shows gratitude to you. Thank you once more
I Think its one of the coolest car purchases you made. Im missing the body work or bigger projects on the cars. But still wathing every single video, like i have done since you started 👊 stay committed
I just got rid of a 2019 Cherokee that had a catastrophic failure and got a 2023 4Runner. Agree with the fit and finish. Jeep's just wasn't quite there and Toyota's is excellent.
I don't know why people care about the cars robbie buys and the decision he makes as long as he is happy with it that is what matters
ive honestly been skipping every jeep video. this is a very uninteresting car for a lot of the viewers, thats why they care. i dont think anyone really is concerned with what he buys, but rather concerned with the content. i feel like we havent seen the brz, the yellow civic, the z even in forever. bring back chris too while were on the subject haha.
@@dfacedxa I know what you are saying but I'm talking about the people that judge robbie for the decision and choices he makes you just have a opinion like every one else I miss the yellow civic too.
@@dfacedxa yea its deff understandable i love my jeep and when i seen he picked up this one deff made me watch alil more but not everyone has same taste, and i also miss the Z love that thing dont find them clean like that near me.
@@dfacedxa i’ve been skipping every keep video too i don’t like it but it’s whatever
@@dfacedxa my thoughts exactly, the Jeep stuff just has me thinking like "ok neat now what's going on with the cool builds"
I just bought a 2021 JLU sport with rubicon wheels. 4cyl 2.0L turbo. Convertible top. Not my main driver. It's my "corvette" or toy. I bought it to tow the atv and summer fun.
My brother has alpine speakers and subwoofer and it’s a amazing setup.
Chuck in an isolator on the two batteries up high. Don’t even need to take it off then just turn a switch to isolate the batteries
Subaru's are the best brand? They have had all kinds of engine and transmission problems for years now. Fit and finish on the body and interior is excellent but they are far from the best brand.
1:54 ok the thing with the sound might be because you have the volume so high. I’m pretty sure you’re not meant to blast it on almost full for a long time. Yes, it has the ability to go that high but I’m not sure you’re meant to have it that high for that long.
So glad to hear the JL is built better. I just purchased a 70K Rubicon EV with the sky top and was starting to worry; I love it. I also have my 2018 Audi S6 that I bought new as well and I grab the keys to my Jeep more often. Could be because it's new. It was very hard for me to steer at first, I felt like I was all over the road. I also got motion sick for the first 2 weeks. My stereo doesn't crack like that. Though, I rarely listen to it that loud. I do agree though, Chrysler sucks, but I love my jeep anyway. Great points throughout. Send them to Chrysler, perhaps they will consider for the JM or whatever comes next.
It feels illegal to be this early
My gf really, really wanted a Wrangler. I worked in auto industry for 8 years and i kept telling her no.
For Thanksgiving i reserved an SUV from Enterprise, they messed up and rented out the SUV but they gave me a 4 door Wrangler at even a cheaper rate than the SUV. Had it for a week and went from Chicago to Kentucky, 6 hour drive and drive around in KY.
After the road trips and being in the jeep for a week it finally convinced her to NOT get a Jeep and I'm glad.
In my opinion they are cool as a toy vehicle. But absolutely awful everyday vehicle. The heat is HOT which is nice in winter, and since the inside - specially in the rear is so drafty (hard top).
This is interesting, I went on Vacation and ended up with a jeep for a week and fell in love with it. Sold my Equinox and bought a JL for my daily. Love the truck like ride height but small car like parking and was simply so much fun to drive! Won't be as comfy as my car was, but much more fun!
@@russluck4290 i do have to say, driving around town was fun, nice turning radius, i really like the seating position. I don't like how the reliability and quality can be very poor, specially for a vehicle that averages over $50K USD.
@@PrinceofPwnage Yes, that is definitely a concern, the reliability. But, then again, my last truck blew a transmission at 99,000 and my first equinox blew a rod at 80,000 and the transmission went at 195,000, my kids car turbo went out at 125,000 and my dad blew a motor in his Subaru at 45,000 miles! Seems like issues all around these days, sadly!
The reason I bought my JL was because they finally got it right. Plenty of power, 8 speed trans, it can comfortably cruise down the interstate at 80mph (if left stock) and it looks good.
My wife has a Subaru, and I have a 88jeep. Good ol ford/amc motor in it. No computer. I dont put the windows or cover on, just a top. If it rains we get wet.....
I own a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Sport S JL. Its a great vehicle, no complaints. I've owned Chevy, Ford and Dodge pick ups. My wife has owned Chrysler , KIA, Ford cars..They all have issues and they all today have hiccups.......Only vehicles I've owned that didn't require a ton of cash or a mechanic on speed dial is my 2002 Ford 7.3L Super Duty Diesel, my wife's 2013 KIA Optima and my '19 Jeep Wrangler....All preform well and give the best bang for the buck....
Bro, your missing out on the Toyotas man, they absolutely whoop keep and hold better value
Sold my trd pro for my Gladiator diesel. Best decision. I truly do not understand the hype behind Tacomas. Boring to drive and pathetic 3.5 v6.
Same with kexus
I mean...he has a brz, which is basically an 86
@@betweenthepines4000 probably got it automatic
Wrong. It was a 6 speed manual with 33” ko2s. Poor performance and poor mpg too. My 34” gladiator ecodiesel gets 4-5mpg better and doesnt slow down on inclines lol.
I Miss The 70 mph Death Wobble That Was Super Fun! I Sold My 2005 Jeep... But I'm Gonna Buying Newer One Now. I Like Living Dangerously! 🤣
Great Video Man.
Clicked on the video because of a "Clickbait title", but stayed because of great content.
And as a Jeep owner, your points are 100% valid!
I went with the jk. The jl interior looked to 90’s futura for me, reminded me of all the gotti headphones and stereos that came out back then. Also I wanted more room in the back and the jl roll bars are more narrow then the jk eliminating some room. I was able to stack 5 pallets in my jeep jk and we tested it against my buddies jl rubicon and only one would fit cocked to the side. I like the beefiness of the jk over the jl but …… you can get far more cooler add ons for the jl then the jk and it has the gutters that go all the way back across the top. The jl also doesn’t flex as much as the jk which can be good or bad depending on who you are.
Bruh, this is the best car review in the history of TH-cam. Seriously. I love how you were like I knew what I was getting & gave an honest review of its faults without completely trashing your car.
I bought a 2013 with the 6 Speed Manuel with 96k for $24000 a little over a year ago- had a 98 grand Cherokee with 234000 when automatic tranny crapped out! I’m very happy with the wrangler- I put about 3000 in deferred maintenance that dealer wouldn’t fix new battery, plugs, pvc valve, rear diffservice, new shocks, steering dampner and replaced the rear speakers and added new stock decals, chrome side mirror covers, chrome metal hood latches, new headlights, led fog lights instead of the stock, serpentine belt. Dealer put new brakes tires, front diff, radiator and tranny flush and new clock spring! The car runs and looks great and goes thru the snow like butter! I think they ride ok for a daily driver some camping and in inclement weather, interiors a little noisey- overall for the price I think it’s a great all around vehicle! I could have bought one new- why- let someone else eat the depreciation- I think she’ll go 230 to 250k- might need a clutch tires and brakes and more tuneup! I figure about $10-13k in total repairs maintenance costs for 10 to 12 years! Maybe you should get used next time! I’m happy with mine!
100% agreed on your take of the meaning behind the Jeep wave