Thanks so much! Although I want to focus on making trail videos, I’m thinking I’ll do short videos for newer Jeep owners as well as potential owners in the future!
Haha, I filmed it on Saturday and since COVID19 is still doing its thing in Colorado, we have to wear masks out in public. Even tho I was on private property, people drove up to my spot while filming so I had to have it ready.
Alizoid if he just drove the jeep on pavement like people do with Hondas it would be very reliable but look at how he beats the tar out of it all the time. If you did that to a Honda, Subaru, Chevy, Ford it would have problems too because their self created I’ve seen so many people from family friends and when I worked at a dealership who just drive wranglers on the road And they go 100,000 miles without even changing the spark plugs. I bought my 2001 with small tires and no scratches in the front to make sure the previous owner didn’t beat it up with 107,000 miles I now have 156,000 miles and all I’ve done is a $45 cam sensor and they go 100,000 miles without even changing the spark plugs. I bought my 2001 with small tires and no scratches in the front to make sure the previous owner didn’t beat it up with 107,000 miles I now have 156,000 miles and all I’ve done is a $45 cam sensor and I mostly just drive it on pavement but I do go beat it up a little bit more lately and that creates the issues Even just light off Roading put so much stress on dozens of parts that weren’t meant to take it because Rock tears metal Get a brand new one drive it on pavement and it will last 300,000 miles just like you see every now and then, most jeeps get beat to death off-road and still go 200,000 miles
Proud owner of a 1992 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Laredo with 185.000 miles , my mother bought it brand new and I took it when I turned 18 , the thing looks like a brand new yj ,it has literally 0 rust and the paint and interior look brand new , I added a 2.5 ome lift and 32 inch tires ,The damn thing has never brokendown in 28 years ,most reliable vehicle I have ever heard of ,only replaced through out the years a clutch ,a water pump that started to fail ,rebuild an alternator,and basic stuff like u joints and filters ,freaking love that thing ,been to some amazing places with that old Jeep with my friends ,it’s literally like a friend to us ,amazing vehicles ,true warriors
Your video nailed this topic perfectly. Wranglers are incredibly reliable vehicles. Our Jeep has had a couple issues, but only because of what I do with it. Anyone who wheels any vehicle is going to have issues at some point. Especially after lifting it, putting larger tires, and adding tons of weight. We only bought our wrangler because our old 99 Ranger was really beat up. After 14 years I was ready for a new vehicle and they weren't making Rangers anymore. I loved that vehicle. We wanted a vehicle that was American made could fit down trails and was easily modified. Only one vehicle fit that description! We also ordered ours. I was looking at pictures of SEMA 2012 and saw the Sandtrooper Wrangler. I had to have that color. When it came available in February we ordered it...sight unseen. The day I picked it up my heart melted to give up my Ranger, but the Jeep looked so cool. It was also a lot larger than the Ranger. It has been rock solid ever since. I really like your channel. Your narration is perfect. You're really easy to understand. The trails views are some of the best out there. Plus, I love all the different views you give going down the trail. Keep up the good work...your channel rocks!
Thank you so much especially since your channel is great! I’m exhausted, but got three Colorado trails filmed this weekend (the full lock down ended, yes!!!)... I definitely needed it! Thank you again for your support!
Great video, my first Jeep was a YJ 4 CYL manual LOL. I had nothing but engine problems with that Jeep. Recently I drove a friends 2012 Wrangler Sport (super basic model) on a 5 hour road trip. I was shocked and honestly impressed by how much better Jeeps are now.
Yea, I agree. I decided to make this when a Toyota owner was constantly replying how unreliable Jeeps are on my reply to a fellow Jeep owner’s post in an overlanding group. However, a couple of Toyota owners and fellow youtube off-roaders got on him... it was great! 😂
Jake Wheelie I currently don’t own a FCA Jeep but will likely buy one soon. The owner of Jeep hasn’t mattered much to me as Jeep keeps the same engineers through the changes (for the most part). The 3.6L in mine is the same in the new ones... I’ll likely do that or the hemi.
In the twenty years you have had five Jeeps, I have had one bullet proof 1st gen 4Runner. I am currently in a completely stock, adult driven, meticulously maintained JK (by me), and it has so many little problems and quirks that it is a damn shame. How a 31 year old original drivetrain with 419,000 miles in the 4Runner is more quiet and in better shape than a JK at 60,000 says it all.
I just reported what I’ve experienced. I don’t sugar coat it or exaggerate. I am glad you’ve had a great 4Runner tho and I don’t doubt it. I’m not sure you’re 1 to 1 experience says it all tho, it just says you got a raw deal. Thanks for watching!
I try to not take the comments to seriously, especially since I get occasional 💩 about my driving. A little secret most don’t know is I try to make it look more dramatic to make the video better. Anyway, I’m glad you put your experience down and thanks for watching, subbing, and interacting! Hope your JK gets sorted out!
My Sahara is currently being built at the factory. I learned to drive in the 80s so you know i got the manual. Wish the diesel came with the manual. My 1st NEW car was a 96 caprice i kept until 2017 (over 300k miles on it). Got a hand me down 2007 trailblazer from my mother she got it new and i still have it (230k on it). I take carr of my cars so they last a long time. Very happy to see Jeeps are reliable if taken care of
I was wondering if these were worth the money. I didn't know they were rated so bad. Mr. Martini is always good about keeping up with these ratings. He is a car guy. He got me a Cherokee. My big complaint that certain things that should last a long time have broken. Both seat belts and the hydraulics on the hatch. Thank you for all the love you have been giving our channel. Stay well my friends.
I own a 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited and am the only owner. The only thing that happened so far with 93K miles on it was the damn lifters fell and the rocker arms chewed up the cam shafts. Never took the Jeep off road since it is my daily driver in a metropolitan city that truly sees all 4 seasons (which is why I got the Jeep, so I can make it to work in the snow and ice), and the dealer replaced all cam shafts and rocker arms and lifters on both banks under warranty. To me that is unreliable to have lifters fall/fail for just driving around as you would any other vehicle and especially at 93K miles. Yes all oil changes were made right on time and every single oil change done at the dealership. Without the warranty that is a major expensive repair. Other than that, no other issues.
@@coloradomallcrawlers Now, I am not sure if I like the new styles that Jeep is making. They do not look like jeeps anymore. :) I do enjoy the community of the Jeep wave.
Yea, I understand that. We all have different viewpoints. For me, I like the way the new JL looks (I see a TJ and JK combined). I also like the KL Cherokee, but that’s because it’s so good off road. Now, if Jeep stopped making them good off road, I’d probably start thinking they’re the ugliest vehicles made 😂.
My 2012 jeep was awesome it was the early build with the cylinder #2 cracked valve seat but jeep took care of it no questions asked. Then the oil pump switch burned out and I did the work myself. And three batteries killed due to heat soak caused buy the hot engine bay. Loved my jeep though, any car can have issues nothing is perfect. Looking for my next wrangler currently.
Yeah, I absolutely agree… I’d maybe check out my JK vs JL comparison. I really like the JL, but time will tell how reliable it will be. Thanks for watching!
@ Keith collins .. I am looking at getting a 2022 jeep wrangler .. looking at getting a base or a willys sport .. 6 speed manual.. are you looking at new jeeps or used jeeps ?
Glad yours has been problem-free. Our WK had a crazy problem where it would die above 65 mph once every 6-12 weeks. I heard so many negative Jeep stories while we tried to figure out what was going on that I was starting to wonder if it wasn't time to move on. Finally figured it out and we have been good for 5 months.
Yea, I did a take where I said I’m sorry that some of you haven’t had good luck. I really hate that some people have had bad experiences with a vehicle I love so much. I hope your WK stays problem free!! I’m likely going to add a 2020 JLU Willy’s for trail guides so we’ll see how that one goes.
It’s a Jeep and it’s been beat on so I mean the issues I feel like are just kinda common which is good that you got a good Jeep and didn’t get a troubled one from the start. Also the trail question in the beginning is kelly flats the big water crossing.
Dewie’s Colorado haha I knew that but said the wrong thing kinda haha. We should go do that trail sometime tho. Idk If my little ranger will make it across that water tho haha 😂
We had a 2010 JKUR We put over 120,000 miles on it in the 8 years we owned it. Quite a bit of wheeling in Co, Ut and Az... Never had any major issues. Usual stuff thats to be expected... New battery, new shocks, new tires..... OH... I do recall shifter cable bushings breaking and falling out but I had read about the problem and had some in the console...
Mike Robbins yeah absolutely! I just made this as I was constantly hearing how unreliable Jeeps were and I was like, no way. If any of them should be unreliable, my abused wrangler would be a prime candidate. Yet the thing has never left me stranded or needed a tow! Thanks for the support man!
You need to include the Off-road torture you put the jeep through in the video title some how.... I'm amazed they last a month with what you put them through :)
That’s probably true, but these issues have been so minor that they all seem like nothing to me. That’s what it’s made for in my opinion. Itd only be an issue if the Jeep left me stranded and it has never done that. Thanks for watching!
As an original owner of a 2018 JKU, i would have loved to hear your ramble on your TJ. The history is important!!! and yeah, that "damage" your jeep took from hitting that elk, they are tanks!!
Haha, yeah, I could go on and on about that TJ, but I talk too much... I’m seeing it in this walkaround of my camper I’m editing now. Thanks for watching!
@mtb_d4n Tanks?? The heeps from '07 - present are plastic junk. His milk jug plastic bumper and that plastic grill were destroyed! A TJ would have had just minor scratches. Jeeps from '41 - '06 had steel grills and steel bumpers. I had an '08 JK X with that lousy 3.8 mini van engine, that never felt like a Jeep because it wasn't. I now have an '05 TJ Rocky Mtn w/ the bulletproof 4.0L I6, 3.73's and a Dana 44 w/lsd. And this is by far the best vehicle I've had. O|||||||O 🇺🇸ONLY IN A 2 DR🇺🇸 '41 - '06
Damn that seems a lot of issues. Should’ve kept the TJs. I had four, since ‘97. They are built better. Only issue (out of four) I had was when a girl hit me head on. Had to get a new bumper. I got an ‘18JK and it’s got a few minor issues. TJs are indestructible!
A lot of issues? I don’t think you’ve seen me wheel 😉. I’m definitely happy with this JK... but I’ll probably buy a TJ again in the future just to wheel one again. Thanks for watching!
You're not the only one! Bought our Rubicon new had every service at a dealership. According to Chrysler's owner website, it has been in for service over 40 times. This does include service, too. Three times for over two months. While still under the new vehicle engine warranty, the engine had to be replaced at MY expense, Chrysler refused to honor their warranty. After the Chrysler remanufactured engine was installed, it recently spent 2 months at the dealership. Very unreliable, horrible manufacturers. Fiat & Chrysler is a joke.
Sorry to hear about your luck… fortunately my Jeeps have been pretty solid. The only Jeep giving me issues is my mom’s Jeep Liberty which had a rough few years till it became mine (mom driving it with parking brake on, dad not maintaining it, etc). Just bought a TJ rubicon and it’ll need some work to truly be reliable, but I stand by what I said. They’re generally reliable vehicles.
Thank you! Haha, awesome, and impressive! However, considering the abuse I’ve given this Jeep for the last 8 years, I’m very happy with 9hrs of downtime! BTW, My dad drives a Taco... when I make fun of them, it’s an inside joke directed towards him, but in reality, I love wheeling with Toyota owners!
Not sure how the Bronco will do… but since my JK was so good, I ordered my JL basically the same. No issues and I’ve done trails like Mt Blanca and holy cross stock. The mopar rock rails are junk tho.
@@coloradomallcrawlers Good to know, thank you! The trend towards more luxury and engine start/stop, multiple batteries, etc. has me worried they are too expensive to own out of warranty
It’ll be a solid competitor and needed competition for Jeep. I still would rather have a Jeep for my purposes, but I wouldn’t mind having a Bronco also. Thanks for watching!
I've owned Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Jeep , KIA had issues with all of them, some more than others. To much technology in them causing electric or computer issues...... More electric crap on cars today than the first Spaceship to the moon in '69.... Most of it isn't needed anyway.
@@coloradomallcrawlers My father has a 2011 Jeep Wrangler , other than a radio and AC it has manual windows, door locks etc...He has had 0 issues. He does regular tune ups and as stated 0 issues. My son bought a 2018 JLU Rubicon with 19,000 miles and it was in the shop 2 days latter for locker issues ( lockers not disengaging).... They had it 3 days, he got it back and same issues again. I have a 2019 JL 2 door Sport S and I've had 0 issues.....To me its luck of the draw.
My wife and I are comfortable with manual transmissions...I actually really missing having one. With the Jeeps you’ve owned, would you urge getting a MT over an AT? My only real concern is Chrysler and their AT’s.
Depends on what kind of wheeling you’re doing... for most, the new ATs are all they need. I like MTs because I don’t always air down so they’re more resistant to punctures. However, grip-wise, my pal’s ATs keep up pretty well with my MTs. Thanks for watching!
Before your clutch started going out, did you notice any grinding at 1st gear? Going very slow in 2 wheel drive? I own a 2015 JKU Sahara and she’s grinding a little in 1st gear going slow, 1-4 mph. She’s also grinding a little in reverse.
So I first noticed a squeak while idling which I thought was something else. My clutch seemed ok till it went out although I did notice it not being as tight feeling as it once was (thought it was just because it was old). I had no grinding tho. If you are suspecting it’s going out, I’d get it checked out.
Love the 2 door Willys… I run my Rubicon like a Willys as I avoid using my lockers on most trail guides for anyone with a stock open wrangler. They’re quite capable and it has all the mods I’d do from the factory… skids, rock rails, and good off-road tires.
Ah, unfortunately they usually are due to mods... especially the infamous death wobble. Stock Jeeps can have issues too, but the stock parts are tougher than they’re given credit for. I hope your issues are resolved and don’t return! Thanks for watching this!
A bunch, personally my family has a KJ with the 3.7L with well over 300k (327k last time I was home). 4.0Ls are extremely solid (and they were used in Jeeps forever). My 3.6L seems solid. The 3.8L wasn’t playful but it is a solid motor. However, Jeeps get off-roaded more than other vehicle brands and higher mileage motors in true off road rigs no matter who makes them risk failure. So many of us do swaps or rebuilds to assure reliability while out on the trail. I’ll probably rebuild mine at 250k or hemi swap. Hope that answers your question to the degree I can considering I don’t have access to all Jeeps for a true scientific study. You might like my Hackett Gulch video... I put a Tacoma on the thumbnail because they’re great little trucks!
How is this unreliable? I can’t count on much, but I can count on my wrangler to do its job. I’ve never been stranded and I wheel the $!#% out of them.
I heard the 3.8 is fairly reliable... most people complain about its power tho. I’d search 3.8L Jeep reliability if you have one or are considering one. I only had mine for a year.
I just bought a 2016 four-door JK with only 60,000 miles on it. Within a week the check engine light came on. After a diagnostic the repairs are going to run me just shy of $5000 and that’s just getting started. Never ever again will I ever buy a jeep. I wouldn’t recommend a jeep to my enemy. They are complete unreliable hunks of shit!!! To make matters worse, I traded in my 2002 Toyota pick up truck that never had an issue for a fucking lemon Chrysler piece of SHIT. Sorry, jeeps are anything BUT Reliable
Hey Bobo, altho I respect your opinion, YOU BOUGHT A USED JEEP. You have no idea what that previous owner did to the jeep and that’s likely the issue. As I said, I’m just telling you my experience over 20 years... and as much as I love the value of buying used, buying a wrangler used is one thing I’d personally never do (as I don’t have the skillset to evaluate it nor fix any of the previous owner’s maintenance neglects). Did the previous owner do proper oil changes, change fluids, put good gas in it, fix anything that broke while wheeling? Jeeps can keep going despite looking fine... it’s why my jeep has never left me stranded. Quick question, would you want to buy my jeep considering I’ve abused it off-road for nine to ten years?
@@coloradomallcrawlers Definitely value and appreciate your comment. And Definitely bitter that this happened so soon after I bought it with only 60,000 miles. But u are absolutely correct, I just figured 60,000 miles is relatively low to have something so bad like this to go wrong despite even some possible minor maintenance skips here and there from the previous owner. My comment is purely out of frustration. And of course I wouldn’t buy your jeep if you disclosed that you abused it off road for nine or 10 years. But this jeep is a 2016 with 60,000 miles on it that has hardly ever been in the dirt. Huge difference bud.
@@coloradomallcrawlers Funny thing is I looked back at my comment and boy did I use a lot of curse-words haha. Probably what I sounded like in the garage at the time. Will Get her back up n run n n no time!
I get where you’re coming from and I do understand your frustration. It’s not fair that you have to deal with that, but your experience is likely a rare event. Most of my wrangler buds have had minimal issues and the ones who have issues, it’s usually because it was modified poorly. With this said, yes, my Jeep is abused off-road, has 145k with mostly just oil changes and 87 octane gas, but it’s still as solid as it was when new. That doesn’t help you, but it definitely gives me a different perspective than yours. My other 4 Jeeps were solid too so I really think they’re way better than most people say. I do hope your issues get sorted out... not that I have the skill set, but there’s a lot of RUclips videos showing you how to fix anything on a Jeep. That’s usually the way to go to save money as for the most part, they’re simple vehicles. Good luck!
No worries, I had just worked a 16hr shift where I thought I was going to be fired myself. The crew in my line of work usually gets blamed for accidents as it becomes an insurance write off if so... even tho it would have been temporary, I wasn’t really in a good mood to be missing my paychecks when I was just starting to recover from 2020. Good luck with your Jeep and I really hope it starts acting like a solid Jeep for you.
For someone who’s been wanting a Jeep for the longest time this video couldn’t have come at a better time!
All very useful info 🙏🏻
Thanks so much! Although I want to focus on making trail videos, I’m thinking I’ll do short videos for newer Jeep owners as well as potential owners in the future!
Definitely here for the off-roading 🙌🏻 Also you’ve got that rugged look going for you! Loving the bandana vibe 😎
Haha, I filmed it on Saturday and since COVID19 is still doing its thing in Colorado, we have to wear masks out in public. Even tho I was on private property, people drove up to my spot while filming so I had to have it ready.
Dewie’s Colorado Ahhh okay makes sense hahah but it’s a good look for off roading too
Alizoid if he just drove the jeep on pavement like people do with Hondas it would be very reliable but look at how he beats the tar out of it all the time. If you did that to a Honda, Subaru, Chevy, Ford it would have problems too because their self created
I’ve seen so many people from family friends and when I worked at a dealership who just drive wranglers on the road And they go 100,000 miles without even changing the spark plugs. I bought my 2001 with small tires and no scratches in the front to make sure the previous owner didn’t beat it up with 107,000 miles I now have 156,000 miles and all I’ve done is a $45 cam sensor and they go 100,000 miles without even changing the spark plugs. I bought my 2001 with small tires and no scratches in the front to make sure the previous owner didn’t beat it up with 107,000 miles I now have 156,000 miles and all I’ve done is a $45 cam sensor and I mostly just drive it on pavement but I do go beat it up a little bit more lately and that creates the issues
Even just light off Roading put so much stress on dozens of parts that weren’t meant to take it because Rock tears metal
Get a brand new one drive it on pavement and it will last 300,000 miles just like you see every now and then, most jeeps get beat to death off-road and still go 200,000 miles
Proud owner of a 1992 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Laredo with 185.000 miles , my mother bought it brand new and I took it when I turned 18 , the thing looks like a brand new yj ,it has literally 0 rust and the paint and interior look brand new , I added a 2.5 ome lift and 32 inch tires ,The damn thing has never brokendown in 28 years ,most reliable vehicle I have ever heard of ,only replaced through out the years a clutch ,a water pump that started to fail ,rebuild an alternator,and basic stuff like u joints and filters ,freaking love that thing ,been to some amazing places with that old Jeep with my friends ,it’s literally like a friend to us ,amazing vehicles ,true warriors
Sounds like an awesome Jeep!
@12Achilleas Right on! I love all Jeeps from '41 - '06. But definitely not too keen on all the cheap plastic, tin can heeps from '07 - present.
Your video nailed this topic perfectly. Wranglers are incredibly reliable vehicles. Our Jeep has had a couple issues, but only because of what I do with it. Anyone who wheels any vehicle is going to have issues at some point. Especially after lifting it, putting larger tires, and adding tons of weight. We only bought our wrangler because our old 99 Ranger was really beat up. After 14 years I was ready for a new vehicle and they weren't making Rangers anymore. I loved that vehicle. We wanted a vehicle that was American made could fit down trails and was easily modified. Only one vehicle fit that description! We also ordered ours. I was looking at pictures of SEMA 2012 and saw the Sandtrooper Wrangler. I had to have that color. When it came available in February we ordered it...sight unseen. The day I picked it up my heart melted to give up my Ranger, but the Jeep looked so cool. It was also a lot larger than the Ranger. It has been rock solid ever since.
I really like your channel. Your narration is perfect. You're really easy to understand. The trails views are some of the best out there. Plus, I love all the different views you give going down the trail. Keep up the good work...your channel rocks!
Thank you so much especially since your channel is great! I’m exhausted, but got three Colorado trails filmed this weekend (the full lock down ended, yes!!!)... I definitely needed it! Thank you again for your support!
Great video, my first Jeep was a YJ 4 CYL manual LOL. I had nothing but engine problems with that Jeep. Recently I drove a friends 2012 Wrangler Sport (super basic model) on a 5 hour road trip. I was shocked and honestly impressed by how much better Jeeps are now.
The new ones are quite good, but so are a lot of the old ones. Sometimes it’s just the luck of the draw I guess. Thanks for watching!
207,000 on our '07, i wouldn't call them unreliable but having some basic mechanical knowledge is helpful when owning one.
Yea, I agree. I decided to make this when a Toyota owner was constantly replying how unreliable Jeeps are on my reply to a fellow Jeep owner’s post in an overlanding group. However, a couple of Toyota owners and fellow youtube off-roaders got on him... it was great! 😂
@@coloradomallcrawlers if i had a nickle for everytime someone said, my vehicle is great yours sucks.🤣
Jeeping with Jenn & John ain’t that the truth 😂 I like good ole trash talk, but I like it on the trail!
Jake Wheelie I currently don’t own a FCA Jeep but will likely buy one soon. The owner of Jeep hasn’t mattered much to me as Jeep keeps the same engineers through the changes (for the most part). The 3.6L in mine is the same in the new ones... I’ll likely do that or the hemi.
@@autofill1566 ever been off reading?
In the twenty years you have had five Jeeps, I have had one bullet proof 1st gen 4Runner. I am currently in a completely stock, adult driven, meticulously maintained JK (by me), and it has so many little problems and quirks that it is a damn shame. How a 31 year old original drivetrain with 419,000 miles in the 4Runner is more quiet and in better shape than a JK at 60,000 says it all.
I just reported what I’ve experienced. I don’t sugar coat it or exaggerate. I am glad you’ve had a great 4Runner tho and I don’t doubt it. I’m not sure you’re 1 to 1 experience says it all tho, it just says you got a raw deal. Thanks for watching!
@@coloradomallcrawlers I didn't come to troll btw - liked and subbed!
I try to not take the comments to seriously, especially since I get occasional 💩 about my driving. A little secret most don’t know is I try to make it look more dramatic to make the video better. Anyway, I’m glad you put your experience down and thanks for watching, subbing, and interacting! Hope your JK gets sorted out!
Fix it again Tony!
I’ve owned numerous Wranglers as well and they all have been great.
Awesome!
My Sahara is currently being built at the factory. I learned to drive in the 80s so you know i got the manual. Wish the diesel came with the manual. My 1st NEW car was a 96 caprice i kept until 2017 (over 300k miles on it). Got a hand me down 2007 trailblazer from my mother she got it new and i still have it (230k on it). I take carr of my cars so they last a long time. Very happy to see Jeeps are reliable if taken care of
That’ll be a sweet Jeep! Way to save the manual. Thanks for watching!
I was wondering if these were worth the money. I didn't know they were rated so bad. Mr. Martini is always good about keeping up with these ratings. He is a car guy. He got me a Cherokee. My big complaint that certain things that should last a long time have broken. Both seat belts and the hydraulics on the hatch. Thank you for all the love you have been giving our channel. Stay well my friends.
Those Cherokees are amazing! My buddy filmed with me today in his... it’s handled everything thrown at it. He even climbed up a big rock!
I own a 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited and am the only owner. The only thing that happened so far with 93K miles on it was the damn lifters fell and the rocker arms chewed up the cam shafts. Never took the Jeep off road since it is my daily driver in a metropolitan city that truly sees all 4 seasons (which is why I got the Jeep, so I can make it to work in the snow and ice), and the dealer replaced all cam shafts and rocker arms and lifters on both banks under warranty. To me that is unreliable to have lifters fall/fail for just driving around as you would any other vehicle and especially at 93K miles. Yes all oil changes were made right on time and every single oil change done at the dealership. Without the warranty that is a major expensive repair. Other than that, no other issues.
sorry that happened!
Jeeps are awesome, I love mine. Great video. :)
Heck yeah they are! The next few videos will just show how good they are including their “crossover” off-roaders.
@@coloradomallcrawlers Now, I am not sure if I like the new styles that Jeep is making. They do not look like jeeps anymore. :) I do enjoy the community of the Jeep wave.
Yea, I understand that. We all have different viewpoints. For me, I like the way the new JL looks (I see a TJ and JK combined). I also like the KL Cherokee, but that’s because it’s so good off road. Now, if Jeep stopped making them good off road, I’d probably start thinking they’re the ugliest vehicles made 😂.
My 2012 jeep was awesome it was the early build with the cylinder #2 cracked valve seat but jeep took care of it no questions asked. Then the oil pump switch burned out and I did the work myself. And three batteries killed due to heat soak caused buy the hot engine bay. Loved my jeep though, any car can have issues nothing is perfect. Looking for my next wrangler currently.
Yeah, I absolutely agree… I’d maybe check out my JK vs JL comparison. I really like the JL, but time will tell how reliable it will be. Thanks for watching!
@ Keith collins .. I am looking at getting a 2022 jeep wrangler .. looking at getting a base or a willys sport .. 6 speed manual.. are you looking at new jeeps or used jeeps ?
Glad yours has been problem-free. Our WK had a crazy problem where it would die above 65 mph once every 6-12 weeks. I heard so many negative Jeep stories while we tried to figure out what was going on that I was starting to wonder if it wasn't time to move on. Finally figured it out and we have been good for 5 months.
Yea, I did a take where I said I’m sorry that some of you haven’t had good luck. I really hate that some people have had bad experiences with a vehicle I love so much. I hope your WK stays problem free!! I’m likely going to add a 2020 JLU Willy’s for trail guides so we’ll see how that one goes.
It’s a Jeep and it’s been beat on so I mean the issues I feel like are just kinda common which is good that you got a good Jeep and didn’t get a troubled one from the start. Also the trail question in the beginning is kelly flats the big water crossing.
Absolutely buddy! However, that’s not Kelly Flats... I’ll have to show you that one, it’s one of my favorites. I’ll message you on FB with the answer.
Dewie’s Colorado haha I knew that but said the wrong thing kinda haha. We should go do that trail sometime tho. Idk If my little ranger will make it across that water tho haha 😂
Solo Assassin haha, we’ll I bought waders to cover water crossing on that one... I’ll scout it out ;)
Dewie’s Colorado haha sounds good to me lol. Hopefully I’ll be good who knows might lift the ranger or something.
We had a 2010 JKUR We put over 120,000 miles on it in the 8 years we owned it. Quite a bit of wheeling in Co, Ut and Az... Never had any major issues. Usual stuff thats to be expected... New battery, new shocks, new tires..... OH... I do recall shifter cable bushings breaking and falling out but I had read about the problem and had some in the console...
Mike Robbins yeah absolutely! I just made this as I was constantly hearing how unreliable Jeeps were and I was like, no way. If any of them should be unreliable, my abused wrangler would be a prime candidate. Yet the thing has never left me stranded or needed a tow! Thanks for the support man!
👍good work with this one. Interesting
Thanks Natosha! Love what you’re doing at your channel! Keep up the good work!
You need to include the Off-road torture you put the jeep through in the video title some how.... I'm amazed they last a month with what you put them through :)
Ian in London thanks buddy! Just wait to see what I do to it this summer 😉
Never had one issue with my Wrangler. Honestly most of these issues seem like wear and tear from the trails like breaking your break line
That’s probably true, but these issues have been so minor that they all seem like nothing to me. That’s what it’s made for in my opinion. Itd only be an issue if the Jeep left me stranded and it has never done that. Thanks for watching!
Colorado Mallcrawlers exactly! I feel like you haven’t had too many issues with the Jeep! You gained a sub
We got the recall on the air bags too.
Colorado Martini yeah! Hope yours went peacefully... I think the worst I got was that I had to take a bus to get it lol
As an original owner of a 2018 JKU, i would have loved to hear your ramble on your TJ. The history is important!!! and yeah, that "damage" your jeep took from hitting that elk, they are tanks!!
Haha, yeah, I could go on and on about that TJ, but I talk too much... I’m seeing it in this walkaround of my camper I’m editing now. Thanks for watching!
@mtb_d4n Tanks?? The heeps from '07 - present are plastic junk. His milk jug plastic bumper and that plastic grill were destroyed! A TJ would have had just minor scratches. Jeeps from '41 - '06 had steel grills and steel bumpers. I had an '08 JK X with that lousy 3.8 mini van engine, that never felt like a Jeep because it wasn't. I now have an '05 TJ Rocky Mtn w/ the bulletproof 4.0L I6, 3.73's and a Dana 44 w/lsd. And this is by far the best vehicle I've had.
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Damn that seems a lot of issues. Should’ve kept the TJs. I had four, since ‘97. They are built better. Only issue (out of four) I had was when a girl hit me head on. Had to get a new bumper. I got an ‘18JK and it’s got a few minor issues. TJs are indestructible!
A lot of issues? I don’t think you’ve seen me wheel 😉. I’m definitely happy with this JK... but I’ll probably buy a TJ again in the future just to wheel one again. Thanks for watching!
You're not the only one! Bought our Rubicon new had every service at a dealership. According to Chrysler's owner website, it has been in for service over 40 times. This does include service, too. Three times for over two months. While still under the new vehicle engine warranty, the engine had to be replaced at MY expense, Chrysler refused to honor their warranty. After the Chrysler remanufactured engine was installed, it recently spent 2 months at the dealership. Very unreliable, horrible manufacturers. Fiat & Chrysler is a joke.
Sorry to hear about your luck… fortunately my Jeeps have been pretty solid. The only Jeep giving me issues is my mom’s Jeep Liberty which had a rough few years till it became mine (mom driving it with parking brake on, dad not maintaining it, etc). Just bought a TJ rubicon and it’ll need some work to truly be reliable, but I stand by what I said. They’re generally reliable vehicles.
Excellent video. BTW, My 2011 Tacoma has been to the shop .... ZERO times. Zero. (It didn't qualify for the spring recall. Half a year too new.)
Thank you! Haha, awesome, and impressive! However, considering the abuse I’ve given this Jeep for the last 8 years, I’m very happy with 9hrs of downtime! BTW, My dad drives a Taco... when I make fun of them, it’s an inside joke directed towards him, but in reality, I love wheeling with Toyota owners!
@@coloradomallcrawlers We need to do some trails together (with video, of course).
Sounds good to me!
Jeep day at South Padre is my busiest day. I make a fortune towing all the broken down Jeep’s.
Oh I’m sure.
As a 2016 JK owner with no real issues, will I be better off when I replace it by getting a JL or a Bronco?
Not sure how the Bronco will do… but since my JK was so good, I ordered my JL basically the same. No issues and I’ve done trails like Mt Blanca and holy cross stock. The mopar rock rails are junk tho.
@@coloradomallcrawlers Good to know, thank you! The trend towards more luxury and engine start/stop, multiple batteries, etc. has me worried they are too expensive to own out of warranty
Thanks for your review. How do you think the new Ford Bronco stacks up against the jeep?
It’ll be a solid competitor and needed competition for Jeep. I still would rather have a Jeep for my purposes, but I wouldn’t mind having a Bronco also. Thanks for watching!
I've owned Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Jeep , KIA had issues with all of them, some more than others. To much technology in them causing electric or computer issues...... More electric crap on cars today than the first Spaceship to the moon in '69.... Most of it isn't needed anyway.
Yeah, not gonna argue with that!
@@coloradomallcrawlers My father has a 2011 Jeep Wrangler , other than a radio and AC it has manual windows, door locks etc...He has had 0 issues. He does regular tune ups and as stated 0 issues. My son bought a 2018 JLU Rubicon with 19,000 miles and it was in the shop 2 days latter for locker issues ( lockers not disengaging).... They had it 3 days, he got it back and same issues again. I have a 2019 JL 2 door Sport S and I've had 0 issues.....To me its luck of the draw.
My wife and I are comfortable with manual transmissions...I actually really missing having one. With the Jeeps you’ve owned, would you urge getting a MT over an AT? My only real concern is Chrysler and their AT’s.
Depends on what kind of wheeling you’re doing... for most, the new ATs are all they need. I like MTs because I don’t always air down so they’re more resistant to punctures. However, grip-wise, my pal’s ATs keep up pretty well with my MTs. Thanks for watching!
Oh man, I was tired when I replied to this. So TJs and JKs I’d say go manual. Newer JLs I’d say get the automatic.
Before your clutch started going out, did you notice any grinding at 1st gear? Going very slow in 2 wheel drive?
I own a 2015 JKU Sahara and she’s grinding a little in 1st gear going slow, 1-4 mph. She’s also grinding a little in reverse.
So I first noticed a squeak while idling which I thought was something else. My clutch seemed ok till it went out although I did notice it not being as tight feeling as it once was (thought it was just because it was old). I had no grinding tho. If you are suspecting it’s going out, I’d get it checked out.
How do you feel about the 2021 jeep wrangler Willy’s 2door
Love the 2 door Willys… I run my Rubicon like a Willys as I avoid using my lockers on most trail guides for anyone with a stock open wrangler. They’re quite capable and it has all the mods I’d do from the factory… skids, rock rails, and good off-road tires.
@@coloradomallcrawlers nice 👍🏿
What should I be worried about for JK if I will mod it to the max?
If you build it right, not much except normal jk things. If you build it poorly, a bunch of stuff can go wrong. Good luck!
are jeep wranglers reliable if you don’t go off roading ???
I think they’re reliable if you don’t modify then. They can be reliable if you mod them, but you need to build it right.
did you figure out the intermittent no start issue?
Yep, grounding issue... I think I talked about in the video, if not, my apologies
We love our Jeep but we have definitely had our issues!
Oh no! I don’t like hearing that... I wonder if your issues are mod related?
Dewie’s Colorado Funny you say that. They were
Ah, unfortunately they usually are due to mods... especially the infamous death wobble. Stock Jeeps can have issues too, but the stock parts are tougher than they’re given credit for. I hope your issues are resolved and don’t return! Thanks for watching this!
@@coloradomallcrawlers Colorado all day!! 🤙🏼
Dosent matter how reliable the jeep is. It matters how much Chrysler blows....
Incredible insight!
Lol. 99 %of cars hitting a bull elk would destroy the vehicle.
Truth
How many jeeps have over 300k?
A bunch, personally my family has a KJ with the 3.7L with well over 300k (327k last time I was home). 4.0Ls are extremely solid (and they were used in Jeeps forever). My 3.6L seems solid. The 3.8L wasn’t playful but it is a solid motor. However, Jeeps get off-roaded more than other vehicle brands and higher mileage motors in true off road rigs no matter who makes them risk failure. So many of us do swaps or rebuilds to assure reliability while out on the trail. I’ll probably rebuild mine at 250k or hemi swap. Hope that answers your question to the degree I can considering I don’t have access to all Jeeps for a true scientific study. You might like my Hackett Gulch video... I put a Tacoma on the thumbnail because they’re great little trucks!
What is weird, is that for such an unreliable vehicle, they sell so many of them.
How is this unreliable? I can’t count on much, but I can count on my wrangler to do its job. I’ve never been stranded and I wheel the $!#% out of them.
What about the 3.8?
I heard the 3.8 is fairly reliable... most people complain about its power tho. I’d search 3.8L Jeep reliability if you have one or are considering one. I only had mine for a year.
I just bought a 2016 four-door JK with only 60,000 miles on it. Within a week the check engine light came on. After a diagnostic the repairs are going to run me just shy of $5000 and that’s just getting started. Never ever again will I ever buy a jeep. I wouldn’t recommend a jeep to my enemy. They are complete unreliable hunks of shit!!! To make matters worse, I traded in my 2002 Toyota pick up truck that never had an issue for a fucking lemon Chrysler piece of SHIT.
Sorry, jeeps are anything BUT Reliable
Hey Bobo, altho I respect your opinion, YOU BOUGHT A USED JEEP. You have no idea what that previous owner did to the jeep and that’s likely the issue. As I said, I’m just telling you my experience over 20 years... and as much as I love the value of buying used, buying a wrangler used is one thing I’d personally never do (as I don’t have the skillset to evaluate it nor fix any of the previous owner’s maintenance neglects). Did the previous owner do proper oil changes, change fluids, put good gas in it, fix anything that broke while wheeling? Jeeps can keep going despite looking fine... it’s why my jeep has never left me stranded. Quick question, would you want to buy my jeep considering I’ve abused it off-road for nine to ten years?
@@coloradomallcrawlers Definitely value and appreciate your comment. And Definitely bitter that this happened so soon after I bought it with only 60,000 miles. But u are absolutely correct, I just figured 60,000 miles is relatively low to have something so bad like this to go wrong despite even some possible minor maintenance skips here and there from the previous owner. My comment is purely out of frustration. And of course I wouldn’t buy your jeep if you disclosed that you abused it off road for nine or 10 years. But this jeep is a 2016 with 60,000 miles on it that has hardly ever been in the dirt. Huge difference bud.
@@coloradomallcrawlers Funny thing is I looked back at my comment and boy did I use a lot of curse-words haha. Probably what I sounded like in the garage at the time. Will
Get her back up n run n n no time!
I get where you’re coming from and I do understand your frustration. It’s not fair that you have to deal with that, but your experience is likely a rare event. Most of my wrangler buds have had minimal issues and the ones who have issues, it’s usually because it was modified poorly. With this said, yes, my Jeep is abused off-road, has 145k with mostly just oil changes and 87 octane gas, but it’s still as solid as it was when new. That doesn’t help you, but it definitely gives me a different perspective than yours. My other 4 Jeeps were solid too so I really think they’re way better than most people say. I do hope your issues get sorted out... not that I have the skill set, but there’s a lot of RUclips videos showing you how to fix anything on a Jeep. That’s usually the way to go to save money as for the most part, they’re simple vehicles. Good luck!
No worries, I had just worked a 16hr shift where I thought I was going to be fired myself. The crew in my line of work usually gets blamed for accidents as it becomes an insurance write off if so... even tho it would have been temporary, I wasn’t really in a good mood to be missing my paychecks when I was just starting to recover from 2020. Good luck with your Jeep and I really hope it starts acting like a solid Jeep for you.