Jeep JL Review!! Is it total crap after 3 years??
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Finally after popular demand (like literally over a dozen people asking for it) here is the ownership review of the 2018 Jeep JLU Rubicon!
I go over the good, the bad, and what is happening soon in the garage!
Enjoy!
Thanks for the update.I’m excited about seeing your comments about comparing your many years of being a jeep owner and transitioning to the owner of the bronco. Until then, maybe we’ll see the power wagon more. Love the sound of the exhaust.
Good to see you back and feeling better. I drove to Moab in my 2dr Bronco and even with the spring snows /slow speeds I was still fine afterwards. Looking forward to hearing what you think on your Bronco and comparing it with the Jeep.
Great review. I have the 2022 Wrangler High-Tide Unlimited (V6 2.8L). Recently took it on a +9400 mile road trip and off-roaded it a few times and it has held up very well. I love my Jeep.
This Jeep has been awesome. If the bronco doesn't live up to my expectations I'll be back for another.
Also I have 2022 high tide and very happy and no problems. It’s been off-road, towed Behind a motorhome , Mountians and snow.
Dude it’s a new car of course it should perform just fine, especially for the price!!
I bought a 2019 JLUR new, was gonna be the last Jeep I bought, loved the 2.0s power, did the good lift and 37s bumpers and winch all the good stuff. Needless to say it left us stranded 3 different times with less than 10k miles because it would stop charging, seams like it happens a lot with the 2.0s in the high country of Colorado, dealer and Jeep could never figure it out and I just didn’t trust it anymore so sold it and went back to the older Jeeps with less electronics. Loved the way it drove and wheeled and would have kept it if they could have come up with a fix. I have wondered how others have done with the 2.0 here in Colorado, thanks for the review.
Good factual review, Justin. I know you've enjoyed the JL. Can't wait to see your Bronco and the mods you do to it!
It's gonna be awesome!
My 18 JLUR has been flawless, besides the nitrous dead wobble. I’ve wheeled it a lot, Moab, Rubicon, Sand hallow etc. I’m still running the stock steering box but did upgraded all the suspension and 37’s. What seems to happen is the stock ball joints lose the preload and the knuckles just move around redirecting the wheels. After I installed ball joint deletes I can hit pot holes and railroad tracks at any speed with my hands off the wheel. They are the best improvement I have made to my Jeep as far as drivability goes. They are an expensive upgrade but well worth the investment.
Good thing to know. My JK was totaled last week after I got clipped on the rear passenger tire. Rolled over, pretty bad rear axle damage. That being said, I found a pretty good deal on a 2018 JLUR test drove it today and boy that new V6 can move. I am glad the only issues are stuff I can fix in my garage.
Who makes those BJ deletes?
@@sinepari9160 Don't do it unless it is a trailer queen/dedicated trail rig. Get some terraflex of synergy heavy duty balljoints.
@@ghernandez6457 Yeah I was going to buy the HD Dynatracs (or other brand) but saw those deletes some months ago and wondered if it would be a better option. I probably need to talk to some other people who are/were running them first.
I have a 2018 JL I love it but it is the biggest piece of shit I’ve ever owned.
I got a nicely loaded 2019 Sahara in Feb of 22 with only 9500 miles on it. It now only has 16,000 on the clock. I drove it from Texas to north Dakota and had no issues with comfort. The only thing I replaced were the freedom panel latches after I discovered one of the locking nibs had broken off. I replaced them all with color matching aluminum ones. The only things I wish my Jeep had are heated seats, heated steering wheel, remote start, and the aux switches in the dash. Apart from that I love my Jeep.
"The only things I wish my Jeep had are heated seats, heated steering wheel, remote start, and the aux switches in the dash. Apart from that I love my Jeep." Our 21 Willys has all those things except the aux switches. We're in SE Wisconsin and the remote start is really nice.
Justin, great review. I have a 2020 JLUR (same pumpkin orange color) with the V6 now with 48k and also experienced battery issues around 30k. Both the main and auxiliary batteries were replaced under warranty, never understanding what caused the issue as most of my driving is long distance giving the batteries an ample opportunity to recharge. I totally agree about the seats being uncomfortable for long hauls (I'm also 6 feet and about same body weight as you). But, hey, I still love the Jeep. Good luck with the Bronco.
Have a 21 JLU Willys. Put my soft top on today. Was in the driveway/garage for < 2 hours. Battery was dead when I went to start it. Maybe I left something on? IDK.. but it wasn't the headlights. Put a charger on it for a couple min and it started but...
@@dmennenoh since I had my battery issues a friend here in South Florida where I live told me it might be weather related as it happens often due to constant heat and humidity, but who knows, haven’t really found anything to back up that theory.
Glad your back and feeling better. Missed ya !!
We're gonna try to keep it regular on videos.
I guess I must be doing ok, I have a 2021 JLR , 40k miles, put a mopar lift in a month ago, only had a couple TSB adjustments and 1 rear shock replaced, love it, good video , thanks
Nice!!!
Very honest review. Looking forward to seeing your comparison videos. 👍🏻
i can't wait to put the bronco to work! it's gonna be fun feeling the differences after 8 years of jeep ownership.
I’d be curious to see what you think of a 392. A lot of people feel they are more solid and have better road manners. I drove a nearly new 392 Extreme Recon recently and I was very impressed with how well it handled rough dirt roads and tracked on 287 between Longmont and Berthoud.
I'd love to get my hands on one, I just don't want to spend that much lol.
The Mojave is the answer. Heavy duty suspension all around results in better road manners.
Welcome back Justin, glad that you are feeling better. I can't wait to see your opinion of the Bronco once you get it. I live in Windsor and my mother just moved into assisted living in Loveland. In my travels between Windsor and Loveland I believe that I could of seen your JL at the CO402 & US287 stoplight. It was orange like yours and had a "4x4 Rescue Recovery" sticker on the back glass. You mentioned that you purchased the Bronco through a dealership in WY. Is it the same dealership where you test drove a Bronco while the JL was in for service? I'm interested in getting a Bronco, but will wait until the supply chain clears up & the Bronco becomes less "hot" (hopefully).
There are two orange jeeps in town with the recovery team stickers. Mine were on the side windows. The other is on the back glass. And yes I ordered at the same place I test drove. Those guys are great to work with. No BS up there :)!!
O.K., so I saw "the other one". When my 2016 Explorer was in for a recall in Fort Collins I looked around the lot a bit. The F-150 Tremor package had just come out & they had one on the lot. They were asking $10,000 over MSRP for ADM. No Thanks.... When the time comes, I'd be interested in where you went in WY.
@@markbushnell5400 look up Laramie Peak Motors. I bought the JL next door at Bob Ruwart Motors. Both excellent dealers.
Love my 21JL. Had a couple issues but overall great. Of all my jeeps over the years favorite was my '86 MJ
This has been an awesome Jeep! Hate to get rid of it but I have to.
Enjoyed the review of your Rubicon JL. Interesting that the electrical system with the 2.0 turbo 4 cylinder runs off a generator -- I didn't know that until watching your video.
It's certainly weird but it works well
On the early model JL‘s the best fix at the time was to add adjustable lower control arms which I did and that resolved all my steering issues, that’s a nice Jeep you have I would assume by now you sold it and you probably have a new bronco, I’ll bet the bronco is much more comfortable on long trips but I personally don’t feel it’s a better 4 x 4, I like the new bronco and when the bronco raptor came out I thought about that but I am a jeep guy every time I sell one I last about two months and then I go get another one my most recent purchase is the 392 and it’s pretty darn incredible to say the least, you took good care of your jeep, it’s a nice one👍 hope you’re enjoying your new bronco and I’ll bet it’s comfortable
Your JK Review is absolutely fantastic. Thanks
I mean your JL review, I have the JK and was thinking about upgrading.
It's a hell of a rig!!!
Excellent review. I am planning to buy a Wrangler, and your comments were very helpful.
They are great vehicles, but can be problem ridden if you're not lucky.
Thanks for the review. Appreciate this video! I've had a chance to drive a 2.0lT rubi when on vacation.. I loved it ... for a daily driver, not sure I would want it for off reading, those things are so big. I sure it would not fit between the rocks I have to get through on the way up to my mountain cabin. So far only my CJ5 and TJ (an LJ just barely fits) can make it up there. The new jeeps are too wide and long. The death wobble is solved when you rebuild the front end with a 3 link and while your at it change the steering setup to parallel and ditch the cross over. Also add a hydro-assist steering box from PSC (no more damper). It will handle very well!
Love my 2022 Wrangler with the eco diesel !! Absolutely LOVE IT
Death wobble is a thing with Jeep factory parts. My Mopar ball joints were junk at 20,000 miles on 35s with mild off road use. The ball joints did not feel bad with a bar under the tire test. Once disassembled, it was obvious how much wear they had in them. Replaced with Rare Parts adjustable joints and the Jeep runs straight and true.
117,000 on my JLUR with no wobble
I disagree. 40K so far and all perfect. 21 JLU Willys.
Had 140,000 on my 09 jk before I had to replace everything that turns to cure
I was excited for the Bronco but after seeing what a lot of people are going through I am glad I did t jump on getting one. You just look at an off camber rock situation and the thing just jumps and rolls over on its roof. Lol but I like their engines. Love the eco boost engines. I have had 2 and had no issues. Got lucky with a first gen in an f150, no issues at all. And I had a 2nd gen with no issues at all. Lots of power. Fun to drive with the turbos. It’s eco or boost. Not both. Just remember that.
Loving my badlands Sasquatch. Been a Jeep guy my whole life, will never sell my 06 tj, but I gotta give credit where it’s due. Bronco kicks ass off road and actually feels like a modern vehicle on road.
ford did their homework for sure and came for jeep! heck they converted me.
I agree with the JL seats! I hate how the head rest leans forward. The TJ by far had the most comfortable seat, sitting upright was so comfortable for 4 hour+ drives. Thanks for your review, I have a 2018 JLU 2.0t as well, great Jeep but seats can be better.
The JK too has weirdly inclined headrests. Makes no sense. I'm going to try to straighten mine. 😆
Dessert-does-it sells brackets (“seat slammers”) that will not only lower the seat by about 1.5” but it will also make it tilt back more, providing much better thigh support and an ergonomically better set up in general. As a bonus, for tall guys, by lowering the back on the seat will place naturally place the lower cushion further away from the pedals, giving you extra legroom. I am over 6’ tall. By using these brackets I easily place my iPhone pro max - on its edge - between my head and the roll bar. Gained at least 1.5” but more like 2 Additionally, I used to sit on the last click of the adjuster. After installing these and to my disbelief, I actually had to move the seat FORWARD 😳😳😳😳 at least 4 clicks - so that I could reach the pedals lol!
I hope you have done some research with the problems people are having with the Broncos from off-roading, like bending and breaking the tie rods, also breaking the front half shaft axels and the complaint that those parts are unavailable if you do break them because so many have broke. Also the thin sheet metal skid plates, what little they are bend so easy on rocks.
I have. I think it's like most things, all you hear is the negative. And it affects a super tiny portion of the vehicles on the road.
Don’t forget engine failure haha😂
How about a title “Love my Jeep JL, but it’s time to try a Bronco”? I’ve had my JL for5 years and still love it. I’ve got the pentastar and it’s been a solid engine. I have had the locker Hall effect problem and had to have the rear axel swapped under warranty. But I’ve got 53k on it and still love it! Hey, good luck with your Ford. My buddy has a Bronco Sadlander and loves it!
Great video, Justin! I'm most impressed that you didn't whack your knee on that trailer hitch! Best of Luck with the new Bronco, hopefully you don't have any of the problems I've heard about with the roof or the engine. Are you going to keep this winch and mount it on the Bronco? Also- don't forget to take your GoPro mount off the windshield. ;)
Haha that's my wood splitter.
FYI, adding hydro-assist steering to a Wrangler should prevent death wobble. My guess is for your style of wheeling the Bronco will do very well. But I wouldn't take it into any moderate or more severe rocks, myself. My impression is their IFS system isn't terribly strong, especially things like the drive shafts. It will be fun to see what you do with the Bronco and how well it performs. 🙂
Yeah hydro is amazing but nothing really available for the 2.0 due to the steering design.
@@JustinKingOffroad Ah, I didn't know that. That and the weird lack of alternator re: winch kinda makes the 2.0 somewhat less off road worthy than the other flavors, I think. Just a bit, anyway.
The 2.0 is a low end torque monster off-road. It's shockingly good!
@@JustinKingOffroad tried the diesel?
A properly installed steering stabilizer is all you need. Don’t need a hydraulic assist till you get into the bigger tires like 38 plus.
great review!good luck with your new bronco
I think they make some little spacers for the front seats to level it out w/o raising it. Yep, 'desert does it' shorty front seat jackers... had to google it.
Thanks for the Video. I was wondering about the 4I Turbo.
I agree about the seats. I’ve spent a good bit of time in the new seats and I can say if I got a new JL or JT, I’d have to get some aftermarket seats. Love the JLs but the seats are lacking and I can’t t believe for the price they are asking there is no way to tilt the bottom of the seats.
Crazy right lol!!
recaro, make the best seats..
Thank you for posting this helpful video
Good honest review. What the new Bronco DOES have is a bad history of catastrophic engine failures. Hope yours is ok
i think that was a pretty limited run of bad engines. should be good to go on my end.
Great review, and spot on. We have a 21 JLU Willys and have been to Badlands in IN a couple times - about a 5 hour drive for me. Fully agree about the seats and from what I've heard the Bronco seats are way more comfortable. I have to say I'm just impressed by how clean your Jeep is. Ours is not that nearly clean. All our add-ons from Quadratec - like front bumper, door hinge steps, rock rails are rusting. 2 years. Not one single OEM component has any rust. How do you keep your mods so clean and rust free?
I just take care of it. Wash it, vacuum it, wipe it down.
Hey Justin. Sorry to hear you are getting rid of the JLUR... But I too am curious about the Bronco... Just can’t afford to buy one... My JL is a 2018 as well with 2 1/2 “ lift with 37’s (wish I’d went 35’s). We got to wheel it 1 time in Moab and around Ouray/Silverton when it was new and stock. Got home and did lift and tires and haven’t been able to get back out west again... Mine too had the sloppy steering until the installed the new updated steering box. 30,000 miles and it drives good (not great) on most roads.. Interstate’s..... it’s great... The seats don’t seem to bother me. I saw where one guy was adding spacers to the front to raise it up even more... I much prefer the JL over the JK we had for 8 years. Good luck with the Bronco....
So I have almost the same setup as yours, 2018 Rubi with 2.0L, Mopar lift and 37" tires. I'm currently at 32k miles now, so far no issues. When you replaced your battery, did you had to replaced your aux battery as well? No death wobble so far, but oat highway speed the steering does have a tendency to pull to the left at about 5 degrees.
There is no aux battery on the 2.0 inline 4. Just the main 12v battery.
My 2018 JL Rubicon made my legs fall asleep. I'm 5'11" and there was a gap between my seat and my thighs. I bought ''Desert Does It'' seat risers and it made a world of difference. They picked the front of the seat up .75" which allows my legs to rest on the front of the seat while driving.
Interesting, I have the other issue. It pushes on my legs and makes everything numb lol.
@@JustinKingOffroad Whats your thoughts about someone buying a new Gladiator and which engine to get? If going to run 37s on it, should one get the Eco Diesel for the torque or maybe wait to see if the 2024 gets the new 6 cylinder turbo?
@@cp_atving5084 well, the diesel has always interested me. But new gas turbo engine option may out perform, and you don't have the hassle of def/emissions and diesel smell on your hands every fill up.
Love my JL and couldn't see parting with it. Hope you like your Bronco. If you are parting out - I'd be interested in the tailgate table!
i am indeed taking off all the goodies I put on, as that wasn't mentioned in the trade-in. might be in touch, have one other person interested in that local here to me.
Good video. I look forward to your Bronco review.
I have had 4 jeeps,84 cj,90 yj,02 tj,14 jk and the one I found the best was the 84 cj,it was built tougher and lasted the longest.
And the 2nd best probably was yj and then tj?
It looks like you had a lot less issues than mine. At two years old my Gladiator began to corrode from the inside out on all four doors, all hinges and the hood. It was the final nail in the coffin as the stealership would have to repaint almost all the Jeep and it would re-occur every one to two years. That's not even mentioning the radio electrical issues and the rear hard top window leaking and jeep does a horrible job replacing it. I really did like the Jeep and I was willing to put up with the electrical issue, having to re-align the freedom panels from the factory, rust issues around the rear tow hook and countless others but relying on the dealer to match paint and repaint almost the whole thing every few years..I was sad to see her go but it had to happen. I hope your bronco turns out to be a good step up.
Oh wow sorry to hear that. Yeah I didn't have nearly that many weird things.
My 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2 door, 2L turbo, has 21k miles on it, has never been off road and has had all of the following problems: Replacement of metal gasket that failed leaving me stranded with no coolant. Pinched wires causing the internal lights to malfunction. Check engine light due to a CO2 sensor failing. Recall on the steering wheel gear box replaced. Recall for possible leaking gas lines. Auto start stop failure caused a replacement with many visits to the shop: Auxiliary battery. Main computer. Electronics module. Alternator. Many miles added to the Jeep during test drives by the certified Jeep dealer. To solve the problem they just replaced the Main battery and gave it back to me.
First time coming across your videos. Shame to see the JL isn't living up to its hype. If I didn't catch it so late, I'd say you should have looked for an older TJ and rebuilt that from the ground up. I was out in Utah last month and decided to do some online shopping of used Jeeps, found a really clean low mileage TJ for about 15. That would have been the way to go in my opinion
I did like my TJ. But I really liked the modern conveniences the newer platforms offer.
That's one of the things I currently grapple with. I'm on the east coast so our Jeeps see other forms of abuse, like road salt. I'd like my Jeep to be a little more reliable, but I'm not keen on some of the problems newer Jeeps have. I haven't looked yet, but I wonder if anyone got into the aftermarket power door/window features for some of the older rigs
Overall, that's a REALLY nice Jeep. I'm a Tacoma guy. I always kept mine stock. Over about 7 years and 3 different vehicles I never had a single issue. To wheel them off road like a Jeep would take more mods, probably, than a Rubi, not to mention a gear swap to run big tires. Congrats on getting a Bronco. Definitely plenty of cool factor there. 👍
10 years, 1 modded Tacoma, zero issues here. My dad just bought a brand new JL Rubicon 2.0T and driving it makes me want to go into the Jeep world too but I dunno if I will regret it 😅
questions, it's not v6 available on hybrid wrangler?
Love my JL I'm 6'3"... and, yeah... the seat is not the greatest I've a small thin pad on it. It helps.
Did you consider changing your order when the Bronco Raptor got announced?
No not really. I dont think that's for me. Maybe down the road.
It's funny, I often feel like my old XJ had more comfy seats than my JLUR haha. The 2.0T on stock 33s blows the 4.0 out of the water tho, love the powertrain.
I would take a naturally aspirated inline 6, with slight modification the 4.0 would make the 2.0 look like it couldn't perform w/o a turbo. But they don't make the inline 6 anymore. In fact I like the 2022 3.6 w/manual. Cool thing about manual mated to a 3.6 you don't even have to have e-torque like you must with auto tranny.
@@d.s7741 to have the same power output of the 2.0T, you would have to build a pretty stout 4.6 stroker, probably with a machined head. And then it still wouldn't match the 2.0's performance at altitude. I'm not knocking the 4.0, I drove one for 8 years, but it's really only got two things going for it: torque and reliability. I would love a modern 4.0 I6 with DOHC, but it would probably be pushing V8 numbers. The 3.6 seems like a solid option. My 21 2.0T AT doesn't have etorque which is nice.
@@SkooledINC - at least you have a cool ride
Had the same issues on my jeep. Lemon lawed after 3 years. Was able to get a sizable amount of cash from FCA. New axles here we come
My experience on our 2018 JL Sahara with 73,000 miles: rear main seal, three windshields, pass. mirror, both front door handles , worn power window switch and a crazy odometer that starts off at 999,000 miles. I do love the car but the quality should be better. As soon as I can, I'm ordering a Bronco.
after making this video i was shocked to hear how many people have had really weird problems with the JL. but i gotta say, i'm digging the bronco. all the negative hype has just been the tiny few of people screaming the loudest. bronco is awesome!
Solid front axle vehicles require different front end alignment procedure than any dealer knows/understands.
while i tend to agree, they usually just read the specs and set it to that on the rack. when you dial it in how it really drives good in the garage the machines always say it's way off.
Justin, I enjoyed your video. I just recently purchased a used 2019 Jeep JL Rubicon with the 2L Turbo and so far love it. My only question that I have struggled to get a good answer even searching online is about the engine sound. I have what I would call a "ticking" sound from the engine. It runs fine and my only comparison would be "engine knock" from other vehicles but it doesn't sound exactly like that. Someone made a comment that it sounds a little like a diesel sound when idling. Since you have the same engine, I am wondering if it is possible I have problems with my engine (lifters maybe) or if that is just how these 2L Turbo engines sound. Any thoughts from you or your subscribers would be appreciated.
I never heard a sound like that. But I'd question whether or not they have the right oil in it. That engine calls for an extremely specific certification on the oil.
Is the ticking while you are driving or after you’ve turn off the vehicle ?
@@wudaa2524 it’s while the vehicle idles and while driving. It is noticeable most of the time. During acceleration the ticking gets faster so it is aligned with the engine speed. I don’t know what type of oil was used but I purchased it from a dealership and they did an oil change before I picked it up so would assume they put the right oil in it.
@@DougSanders69 that’s not normal, is It still under the 36k warranty? I would take It to get looked at. I have a 21’ 2.0 and there’s no ticking at all while idle and the turbo has a distinct sound that’s nothing like ticking
I have a JL 2.0 and I do not have that sound problem that you have brother the only thing I have is that on highway the steering wheel vibrates a little and the directional is not very good as the friend explains in the video and I implemented this year the extreme recon pack greetings
I am 6’2” - 62years old and I have no issues doing a 24hour drive cross country. The leather seats work for me. Tuning your suspension to what you need is also very important. As for death wobble that is a product of wear and tear and lack of maintenance. As for the Bronco IFS that will require even more maintenance. You may never have death wobble but you will have other major issues.
i do know of the bronco's weak areas already. though the aftermarket will take care of this quickly. i think we'll be ok...
Im 68. Sold my 2022 highlander limited. Now drive 2022 sport. You will not believe me but the wrangler is just as smooth i like the simplicity of the wrangler , the gimmics on the highlander were NOT reliable. Took out the back seat and its sooo easy to throw $600.00 worth of Prepper goods from Costco. Highlander small door openings and even with 360 vision windows lack visibility.. Yup, i was a consumer reports reader for 40 yrs, Still i love the Wrangler and it tows behind my Class a RV
Fellow "6ft 2"guy here-63 years old. I just bought a '23 Rubicon, have only put a few miles on it and that's great to hear.
i have a 2018 JLUR (which i love) and was one of the first delivered in NC. however i have that dead zone in the steering which drives me crazy. Feel like a drunk driver when on the freeway. Went to the dealer once I found out about the new steering box and they wouldn't replace because i was 2 months out of warranty (only 20K miles on it.) Point is the new upgraded steering box didn't come out till just a few months before the first JL's were going to have expiring warranties and Jeep did Not notify customers of the upgrade. Pissed i have to spend over $1K to fix what should be a safety recall.
Interesting. I bought my 18 late enough I was still covered under warranty.
Hey Drew! I have a 2021 wrangler Sahara unlimited came from a 2005 bmw m3 which drove like a dream I know the Jeep doesn’t drive like a beemer saying that most cars don’t but I’m really impressed with the Jeep … it actually drives nice on the highway actually no worse than any SUV I’ve driven. Sorry to head about your issue
@@fredbrandl880 Hi Fred, beginning in late 2020 or early 2021 they stopped using the aluminum steering box and all Jeep JL's were updated with the new steel gear box so it drives like it should (straight!) The aluminum gear box and bolts actually have play in it and becomes loser the more you drive it. I even spoke with my Jeep dealership yesterday and they said they would replace the steering stabilizer but not the gearbox. :(
Drew, there's a funny (sarcastic) video out there by a college guy with a list of 10 good things about a Jeep. A real good one was that after overindulging on alcohol, the local cops would not stop him concluding that his erratic driving was due to the notorious Jeep death wobble...:)
My Jeep jlu 3.6 with 73,000 miles I get 21 mpg,
Great detailed record keeping. Thanks
My sister has this jeep and it’s had numerous problems. It had and still has multiple electrical problems with the charging system. She dose t use a wench. It would have all lights come up in the dash and randomly turn off the car at highway speeds and lose power steering. We got stranded out in the middle of nowhere once where the lights and wipers were turning on and off and we couldn’t turn the vehicle off. Then it would t start or do anything. Battery was replaced three times and still had the issues. It took six dealer visits to discover a shredded wire harness running somewhere around the transmission that was shorting out. Her last jeep was a pentastar v6 that needed the whole top end rebuilt at 50k miles from a bad roller cam witch is a common Chrysler problem. I wish Suzuki would bring the jimny over here. Cheaper and more reliable.
I have switched to the Odyssey AGM batteries. They seem as reliable as the old American made Optima batteries were. Johnson Controls bought them and moved them to Mexico and the quality went to crap...
I have an osyssey in my truck and it's solid
I love my 2000 xj with the 4.0. I dread not having it too lol
My Wrangler four-door JL 2019 has been a nightmare. It is my third Wrangler my other two wranglers were bulletproof. Never one problem. This thing has been total junk. I tried to get them to buy it back and they wouldn’t and I’ve been stuck with nothing but problems, I understand your frustration
What products did you use to make your front fenders look so good?
Just good old fashion soap and water.
Correct me if Im wrong but didnt you have a video of the equipment you carried in your toolbox of your powerwagon?
Nothing specific, but it's been seen in videos as I get stuff out
Did that windshield tint come from the factory or is it third party? Is it legal in CO?
there is no windshield tint applied. this is all OEM so it would be 50 state legal.
Only 17k miles in 3 years, it’s not driven allot…do these hold up well after 100,000 miles? 200,000 miles, anyone know? Considering the 2024 rubicon x, thanks
Did your 2.0T clatter like a diesel under load for the first 30-ish minutes of driving? As in beyond normal "cold ticks" - straight up clatter is the closest word I can find to describe it. Love my JLU but I'm about to drop mine off to have them diagnose this and a rapid tick from the top end when letting off the gas to coast. 10k miles.
No it sure didn't
I recently purchased a 2019 JLU with the 2L turbo and mine has the exact same “tick” although mine doesn’t seem to go away after driving for a while. It does have a slight diesel engine sound but I haven’t been able to confirm with others is this is normal or not. Seems there is not a consistent answer. If you find out what is making your noise I would love to know what it was. I’m debating taking mine in for diagnosis also.
@@DougSanders69 Reading on the JL forums quite a few people have found out it's the internal wastegate on the turbo chattering. The linkage wears out and causes some play in it which let's the gate flutter a bit between the open and closed position which is what causes the metallic ticking sound when decelerating. I was able to grab the wastegate actuator rod (while the engine was cool) and rattle it around a few weeks ago so it makes sense to me. People have been getting their turbo assemblies replaced under warranty, although I can't find a solid answer if they got a revised part from the turbo manufacturer (can be Honeywell or Garrett on these engines) to keep the issue from happening again. From what I understand as far as reliability goes the engine will be fine, it's more just an annoyance.
How’s the oil filter cooler adapter and front sway bar disconnect
I just subscribed and very interested in if you’ll like the bronco or not but I have a JKU 18. How do you like the jku in the snow
Welcome aboard!! Jeep was awesome in snow. Both my JK and JL. A lot of that is tires and driver ability. Snow wheeling is a whole different animal!
I like the half doors on the Bronco. Zero interest in getting one though. I love straight axle vehicles.
i'm gonna give it a go and see if it sucks or not. i think the more modern IFS can keep up.
@@JustinKingOffroad I agree it is a good platform for sure. Lots of aftermarket support as well
I love my JL 2020
My 2016 4x4 tundra has had zero issues! Nothing has gone wrong… best truck ever!
The Ford Broncos is no Prize either!
Every vehicle has its problems. Even the million dollar super cars!
Didn’t hear him say anything negative…is this a 4XE? He said it was fantastic and the best he’s owned! Nothing wrong with changing things up a bit!
@@tommy516 proves to me you actually watched thank you haha!!
That's why I got a 4runner
You would think that years and years of death wobble on pretty much every modern version of the wrangler. Jeep would have fixed the issue! Its like they couldn't care less. If the jeep is out of warranty customers are on the hook for a hefty priced fix! Bronco has some issues as well but I'll take my chances..
Welcome to the Bronco family, well kinda family. Mine's been on order for 18 months with no build date yet. Which trim did you get?
Badlands, sasquatch, lux, tow, Hard top... Basically everything but leather haha!
@@JustinKingOffroad Same everything as me. I ordered the 2 door. Went to Off Roadeo in May, and since then I've been very anxious to get it!
@@MungTM I haven't done the offrodeo yet. Not sure I will.
@@JustinKingOffroad I'm in Iowa, any excuse to leave, I'm taking advantage of. 🤣
@@MungTM lmao!
If it hasnt been said, watch for under paint corrosion around all door hinges and the front hood anywhere. It is a known problem and Jeep will fix it under warranty. They put the hinges on the doors and then paint the doors. The dissimilar metals corrode and bubbling occurs under the paint along the seam.
Optima battery is only beneficial if you're getting pretty unleveled , upside down , all that sorta stuff
Iam starting to hate a couple of things about my 2018 wrangler Sahara. (1) The auto stop start system. (2) when I drive in four wheel drive I can barely turn the steering wheel. Too the left and right.
What's the best most reliable Rubicon 4 door what years are you guys seeing success with is 3.8 suitable or 3.6 better we want a Rubicon just not Sure which years would be better thx
You will absolutely want a 3.6 engine! 3.8 is a giant dog turd.
My jeep keeps getting bigger and better
Jeep is Jeep, I love them and all the issues that come with me off roading it. I'll never buy a ford Bronco, and compare it to a Jeep Wrangler. Jeep wrote the books on off road, history tells !
jeep may have wrote the book, but modern tech is giving it a run for the money!
Hitting my 3 years in march !
That's why you don't buy a new model year it's one recall after another been down that road twice. Also when you run 35s you need a good stabilizer like the fox ats
How did you find the mopar lift, they are backorder everywhere
Came on it back in 19,
I am an off roader with a 17 4Runner on 35”tires and 97k miles and I have only had one problem and changed the factory battery. I definitely don’t want a Jeep. Jeep-just empty every pocket
I have the same 18 JL. Had one frustrating electrical issue that the dealer finally resolved and has been perfect since. If you change to 35’s or 37’s, re-gear, you’ll be much happier. I can pass all day at 70 plus. Avoid that Mopar so-called lift, it’s crap.
Thanks for sharing.
Most was covered over warranty. No complaint. I'd drive it before I got the pos bronco
I'm very impressed with the bronco so far though. Hoping to finally off-road it tomorrow. Just got back from an out of state road trip that was waaaaay more comfortable then the Jeep.
Why did you get the four cylinder instead of the V6?
It's what was available on the lot.
Don't have problems with power with the 4.0L I6, in the passing lane golden to evergreen.
That is probably the best motor ever for a Jeep
I would have kept the Jeep…sounds like it was a good rig considering what you put it through. I have a feeling after the bronco you’ll end up back in another Jeep.
Read the comments section and boy is the couch wheeling community strong with this one … my two bits …once you learn to wheel IFS …and you get the vehicle balance right you won’t do solid axle again … if you doubt it …we can go do my “home on the range” extended dirt tour!! … once the Bronco owners/aftermarket get the unsprung weight components …wheel and tire combo perfected … no more Moab eats tie rod issues… Here’s to Wednesday builds at the Ford Plant …and to quality Bronco Mods to come!
I know wheeling IFS will be an adjustment, but it should be a quick one. I've lightly offroaded my f150 when I had that.
dont care 1 iota, what you say about ifs, its sht. look back at the class action against ford for the new bronco, 1980.. it killed people..
my '19 JLR has been flawless.
Good to get new content with newer vehicles. Jeep vs Bronco gets views. Also people forget customers are the bosses for entrepreneurs. They pulls the strings and keep owners busy 24/7... good luck with the bronco. Make sure to get the raptor like litebrite. Seems like the other Bronco variations are built like crap.
for now... i'm just gonna stick with the badlands bronco. the braptors are a pretty steep premium which i don't have the budget for... yet. haha!
@@JustinKingOffroad My Bronco (4 dr BL Sas, hard top, lux, etc) birthday was September 20th and I received it about a week later. The as received quality, including fit and finish, is really great and handles on road effortlessly. I am confident when i get it off road in Utah over the next month or so that it will also perform well. Like you, i don't plan on doing any extreme rock crawling. Enjoy.
@@Bronco1963 wow a week? That's impressive. Sounds like I might actually have it by end of month.
@@JustinKingOffroad There are a few good tracking tools that you can find within Bronco6G that will tell you the critical milestones like when the modules become active. I was checking daily from the blend date to the ship date.
@@Bronco1963 I'm watching the order track app. That's how I knew I had a window sticker before Ford emailed me the build day.
So 3 years from now will we see you trading the Bronco in on a Toyota 4Runner?
Hahaha. I think not. Not a Toyota guy in any way shape or form.
@@JustinKingOffroad Lol all good. I picked up my 1st ever Jeep a used JK Willys in February. I'm enjoying it after spending 3 years beating the snot out of a 2019 4Runner on the trails here in the Ozarks.
whats the difference, there both crap ifs,,wake up..
Lol I'll take it, Punkn... Have a kick Ass Glady in Punkn buying a JL in Punkn 1tons all way on 40s Hell yeah!
I have a 2020, about double your mileage. Rad Fan died, heater control system experiencing problems, temperatures won’t sync up. Sunvisor fell out of its socket. I have a 2021 Tundra, three times your mileage, no problems whatsoever. I’m disappointed Jeeps aren’t very reliable.
Did you have any paint issues with your JL??
Not really. I had a chip come off the top of the driver door after a branch wacked it.
@@JustinKingOffroad Wow…that one thing you escaped! Good luck with the New Bronco! Looks like fun!!!
My 2021 Rubicon 4xe 16500 miles and no issues, Ford bronco my friend 's Bronco was a mess problems after problems .
Interesting!
Have you seen any galvanic corrosion on your 2018 JL?
I had to look that up lol! Actually no, there is nothing like that going on thankfully.
@@JustinKingOffroad Thanks for the reply. Glad yours of ok.
seems like 2.0 is the cheapest option with automatic transmission. 3.6 is a $2000 premium.
The galvanic corrosion is going to be an issue where the aluminum body seats on the frame in all JLs.
i believe the rubber isolators from the body to frame are enough separation to prevent that, helps keep some of that harsh vibration from translating to the cab.
@@JustinKingOffroad People installing accessories are getting already the bolts holding the frame to the body broken, on basically new JLs.
Interesting
My 2018 jk running great. Next video, Bronco engine problems and going back to a jeep😆
Oh man I hope not lol