The owner of a Jeep Wrangler discovered that the reliability of their vehicle was not as bad as initially perceived after owning it for four years. Despite concerns and urban legends surrounding Jeep’s reliability, the owner’s personal experience contradicted these notions.
The Jeep Wrangler, a renowned American off-roader, was purchased in 2018 and had been sitting on the dealer lot until 2019. Despite initial reservations, the owner’s wife opted for the bright orange 2018 Wrangler JL Unlimited.
Over the course of four years, the Wrangler endured approximately 40,000 miles of usage, averaging around 10,000 miles per year. While encountering a few powertrain-related issues, the owner found them to be easily fixable, primarily involving switches, sensors, relays, and solenoids.
One notable complaint was the accelerator pedal lag, which was successfully addressed by installing an aftermarket throttle response controller.
Interestingly, the Wrangler’s appearance remained pristine, resembling its factory condition even with added features such as a 2-inch suspension lift, rock crushers, and stubby 35-inch off-road tires.
Despite these enhancements, the owner primarily used the Wrangler for everyday tasks, such as grocery shopping, instead of its intended off-road capabilities.
Overall, the owner’s experience with the Jeep Wrangler surpassed expectations. While acknowledging that it may not provide the same luxurious ride as a Lexus, the owner noted the absence of rattling issues.
In fact, they expressed a willingness to purchase another Jeep due to its overall reliability and relatively trouble-free performance.
It’s important to note that this account reflects the personal experience of one Jeep Wrangler owner and may not be representative of all Jeep vehicles or owners’ experiences.
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Source : motor1.com