2021 Gladiator makes a good list: 10 Reliable Jeeps That Are Known For Their Low Running Costs

[ShadowsPapa]

10 Reliable Jeeps That Are Known For Their Low Running Costs (msn.com)

2021 Jeep Gladiator – $617 In Annual Maintenance Costs

If you're seeking an off-road pick-up that'll take you on those outdoor adventures with minimal fuss, the Jeep Gladiator is right up your alley. Much more versatile than the Wrangler, the 2021 Jeep Gladiator packs a punch with a unique 3.0-liter V6 EcoDiesel engine that generates a whopping 260 horses alongside 442 lb-ft of torque. With a maximum towing capacity of 7,650 pounds, towing trailers featuring those heavy kayak boats and tents on that weekend getaway is 100% achievable.

With all these stellar add-ons, it's only normal that the 2021 Jeep Gladiator earns a great reliability score from JD Power (85%). These reliability levels are also evident in the car's day-to-day operations. According to CarEdge, you'll spend approximately $3,088 on maintenance in the first five years of ownership. This value translates into a budget-friendly $617 in annual maintenance costs on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator.

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[PuddleJumper]

10 Reliable Jeeps That Are Known For Their Low Running Costs (msn.com)

i trust JD powers bout as much as a i trust the "20k mileage guarantee" on synthetic motor oil bottles. ?

 

[Deadpool392]

I would be interested to know why the 21 is the model year they chose, hell any of the vehicle years they chose. My 2010 JKU was reliable and gave me no issues while I owned it, so has my 2020 Gladiator. The money spent has all been to upgrade/replace worn out components for off-roading.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I would be interested to know why the 21 is the model year they chose

It's an article from 2023,
it takes historical data to get maintenance costs - you can't take a 2024 model and in June 2024 have historical maintenance cost data (and while in warranty - what's to spend except oil changes, etc.)
and
this isn't coming only from JD Power.

i trust JD powers bout as much as a i trust the "20k mileage guarantee" on synthetic motor oil bottles.

Why? They get their data by polling owners (like me, for example).
I've had both a 2020 and a 2022 now, started in November 2019, and I have to totally agree with both reliability and with low maintenance costs. The only money I've spent is money I've chosen to spend. I've not spent a dime on either than I didn't choose to, and maintenance is cheap - you can do all fluids and that sort of thing for way under the numbers they talk about. It will be a great while before I'd ever get into the $600/year on maintenance.
Not cheap to buy, but unless you modify them (which is YOUR decision, not a cost of ownership), there's little maintenance expense - oil, filters, fluids of other types, wiper blades.

 

[Deadpool392]

It's an article from 2023,
it takes historical data to get maintenance costs - you can't take a 2024 model and in June 2024 have historical maintenance cost data (and while in warranty - what's to spend except oil changes, etc.)

I understand that, I was more wondering if there was a reason they chose 2021 vs 2020 model. It would be interesting to see if there is any difference between those 2 years as far as reliability/maintenance costs. I doubt there would be a difference (but who knows) maybe it is as simple as that is the model year they got the most response for.[/QUOTE]

 

[Sweetums]

10 Reliable Jeeps That Are Known For Their Low Running Costs (msn.com)

The criticism of this list is going to be that they limited it to Jeeps, which is not a high bar.

 

[Deleted member 57233]

It's an article from 2023,
it takes historical data to get maintenance costs - you can't take a 2024 model and in June 2024 have historical maintenance cost data (and while in warranty - what's to spend except oil changes, etc.)
and
this isn't coming only from JD Power.


Why? They get their data by polling owners (like me, for example).
I've had both a 2020 and a 2022 now, started in November 2019, and I have to totally agree with both reliability and with low maintenance costs. The only money I've spent is money I've chosen to spend. I've not spent a dime on either than I didn't choose to, and maintenance is cheap - you can do all fluids and that sort of thing for way under the numbers they talk about. It will be a great while before I'd ever get into the $600/year on maintenance.
Not cheap to buy, but unless you modify them (which is YOUR decision, not a cost of ownership), there's little maintenance expense - oil, filters, fluids of other types, wiper blades.

JD Power gets their data in various ways, the big issue is they manipulate it to say what the companies want it to say. JD Power makes their money by selling licenses to companies like Jeep to use their "awards" in marketing.

So Jeep goes to JD Power and says "We need a survey or award that shows X" then JD Power arranges their consumer data to support what Jeep wants and says "Here you go, that will cost you $$$ if you want to use it in your marketing".

 

[PuddleJumper]

It's an article from 2023,
it takes historical data to get maintenance costs - you can't take a 2024 model and in June 2024 have historical maintenance cost data (and while in warranty - what's to spend except oil changes, etc.)
and
this isn't coming only from JD Power.


Why? They get their data by polling owners (like me, for example).
I've had both a 2020 and a 2022 now, started in November 2019, and I have to totally agree with both reliability and with low maintenance costs. The only money I've spent is money I've chosen to spend. I've not spent a dime on either than I didn't choose to, and maintenance is cheap - you can do all fluids and that sort of thing for way under the numbers they talk about. It will be a great while before I'd ever get into the $600/year on maintenance.
Not cheap to buy, but unless you modify them (which is YOUR decision, not a cost of ownership), there's little maintenance expense - oil, filters, fluids of other types, wiper blades.

JD Power is a marketing company and the awards are based on surveys. Companies have to pay to be eligible for the awards, so you do the math.

 

[Jefe1018]

The criticism of this list is going to be that they limited it to Jeeps, which is not a high bar.

Compared to what?

 

[Sweetums]

Compared to what?

Tacoma, 4Runner, XTerra, Frontier, Bronco, Ranger, etc. Usually reliability is benchmarked against other vehicles in the class, not other vehicles of the same brand.

 

[WILDHOBO]

10 Reliable Jeeps That Are Known For Their Low Running Costs (msn.com)

2021 Jeep Gladiator – $617 In Annual Maintenance Costs

If you're seeking an off-road pick-up that'll take you on those outdoor adventures with minimal fuss, the Jeep Gladiator is right up your alley. Much more versatile than the Wrangler, the 2021 Jeep Gladiator packs a punch with a unique 3.0-liter V6 EcoDiesel engine that generates a whopping 260 horses alongside 442 lb-ft of torque. With a maximum towing capacity of 7,650 pounds, towing trailers featuring those heavy kayak boats and tents on that weekend getaway is 100% achievable.

With all these stellar add-ons, it's only normal that the 2021 Jeep Gladiator earns a great reliability score from JD Power (85%). These reliability levels are also evident in the car's day-to-day operations. According to CarEdge, you'll spend approximately $3,088 on maintenance in the first five years of ownership. This value translates into a budget-friendly $617 in annual maintenance costs on the 2021 Jeep Gladiator.

Love it. I’m pretty sure I spent that on maintenance in the last 20 days. ?

 

[GoFastJTR]

My 2022 JTRD has been good so far at 55k miles. Zero problems. I take it off-road, tow an RV trailer. Oil changes are $90 if you do it yourself.

 

[Jefe1018]

Tacoma, 4Runner, XTerra, Frontier, Bronco, Ranger, etc. Usually reliability is benchmarked against other vehicles in the class, not other vehicles of the same brand.

True, but I’m still always skeptical about one vehicle being more “reliable” than another unless you have owned them and even then, there may be a bias.

For example, every Xterra and Frontier from 2005-2010 were susceptible to a radiator failure that would cause antifreeze to mix with ATF, causing the famous SMOD (strawberry milkshake of death). This would make people want to sway away from these by all means. Guess what? I owned an Xterra for 6 years and 89,000 miles. I had 0 issues, ever. All I did was replace the radiator with one that wouldn’t fail. According to these magazines and articles, my Xterra was a turd with transmission issues that never end.

Now other vehicles in the lower spectrum of the Jeep? I wouldn’t touch with a 5 foot pole.

 

[Jefe1018]

My 2022 JTRD has been good so far at 55k miles. Zero problems. I take it off-road, tow an RV trailer. Oil changes are $90 if you do it yourself.

I love my JTURD too… not much of a turd after all.

 

[ErylFlynn]

I will say this, I agree that historically my maintenance costs for my Jeeps has been low. My 08 has 110k and almost nothing needed but oil changes and new tires. Did change the belt and tensioner recently, and 2 years ago replaced an oil pan gasket.

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