2024 Jeep Gladiator — rough idle disappears just above idle speed
Idle has a slight shake once fully warm, but 100–200 RPM above idle it smooths out. No major loss of power. Would you look at mounts, vacuum leaks, ignition or fueling first?
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2023 Jeep Wrangler — car pulls right even though alignment is green
2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, about 43,000 miles. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road.
2024 Jeep Gladiator — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan — trying to narrow this down
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 19,000 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real constraint. How much buffer do you leave in…
CommuterCommuter3Community StarterAug 12, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojavePhiladelphia4 replies0 helpful
2024 Jeep Gladiator — new tires are much louder than the old set
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 36,000 miles. Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/compound, or should I verify balance and al…
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee — dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning
I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps. What is the best way to build a useful paper trail?
MarketMiles399Community StarterAug 11, 20262017 Jeep Grand Cherokee LimitedBay Area3 replies0 helpful
Question: Wrangler steering shake after bridge expansion joints
My Wrangler can get a violent steering oscillation after certain sharp bumps at highway speed. It stops when I slow way down. Instead of replacing a steering stabilizer first, which joints/bolts/alig…
2024 Jeep Gladiator — seller will not allow a pre-purchase inspection
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 31,000 miles. Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers are interested. Would you treat that as an…
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee — new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, about 142,000 miles. Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. How…
WeekendNomadCommunity StarterAug 7, 20262017 Jeep Grand Cherokee LimitedOrange County23 replies0 helpful
2024 Jeep Gladiator — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke?
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 34,000 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy t…
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee — light-throttle shudder around 35–45 mph
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, about 52,500 miles. There is a rumble-strip-like shudder at steady light throttle in a narrow speed range. Harder acceleration or lifting off makes it disappear. How…
2024 Jeep Gladiator — water spots keep coming back after correction
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 20,000 miles. Paint looked perfect after polishing, but water spotting returns after outdoor washes. I do not want to keep removing clear coat. What process change w…
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave — question: Would you pay more for documentation than lower mileage?
Comparing two older enthusiast cars: one has lower mileage but thin history, the other has higher mileage with years of invoices and owner notes. Assuming both inspect well, how much value do you put…
OldSchoolBuilder95Community StarterAug 5, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveConnecticut2 replies0 helpful
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave — anyone else: Ceramic-coated car still picked up light swirls
Coating looks glossy and beads well, but I still picked up light marring over time. I think my wash/dry process is the problem. What part of the routine causes the most avoidable contact? I'd rather…
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, about 150,000 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance?
TireWrench724Community StarterJul 29, 20262017 Jeep Grand Cherokee LimitedLas Vegas17 replies0 helpful
2023 Jeep Wrangler — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, about 60,000 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance?
LongMilesTuner967Community StarterJul 30, 20262023 Jeep Wrangler RubiconNorthern Virginia16 replies0 helpful
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave — transmission temperature climbs on long grades
Normal temperatures around town, but towing uphill for 20–30 minutes pushes trans temp much higher. How do you decide whether the solution is speed/gear selection, added cooling, or simply less trail…
2023 Jeep Wrangler — extended warranty on a used luxury car
2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, about 33,500 miles. I am buying a used luxury car just outside factory warranty. Dealer is offering a service contract that is not cheap. What exclusions, labor caps, dedu…
2023 Jeep Wrangler — maintenance mistake that cost you the most
Most owners have one warning sign they ignored because the car still drove fine. What did you postpone that ended up causing a much larger repair? Interested in real owner experience more than guesse…
2023 Jeep Wrangler — car pulls right even though alignment is green — second opinion before I spend money
2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, about 51,500 miles. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road.
50k-mile ownership check-in
Crossed 50k miles, so I figured I'd post what has actually broken, what maintenance cost, tire life, fuel economy, annoying quirks and whether I'd buy the same car again. What am I missing?