2026 Gladiator Mojave

[Gumby65]

Hello Everyone, Hope this post finds you doing well.
Let me start with some background;
I've been a Jeep guy for nearly 45 years.
My first jeep was a '93 YJ with an iron 4. I drove the snot outta him for over 20 years. Nearing the end of his life, I bought a '12 JKU. After building Boney II into an impressive slickrock crawler his 2012 3.6L ate itself at 80k miles at the 4 year mark... CRAP. Then I transitioned into a '24 Willys 4xe, (I live in New York State)where the battery pack would constantly put me into FORM...I hated it.
Presently, I'm leasing a '26 Gladiator Mojave. I believe the 3.6L is currently into its 6th generation... so engine bugs should be gone, but now I'm dealing with connectivity issues between my cellphone & u-connect.
I've had Gumby since mid-May and I've just completed 1k miles on him. In 500miles I'll be doing the oil change from factory fluids to amsoil Lubricants. I've added a bunch of aftermarket items to make life better in Gumby, but I'm pretty certain I'll be making an appointment with my dealership to figure out my connectivity issues.

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[Bandit’s Lair]

What color is that? It’s a great looking Jeep. Welcome to the dark side.

 

[Gumby65]

What color is that? It’s a great looking Jeep. Welcome to the dark side.

2026 ANVIL
In some angles of light it looks steel gray in more direct sunlight it has a lite blue hue.
Thanks for noticing. It's definitely unique.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I believe the 3.6L is currently into its 6th generation... so engine bugs should be gone,

Meh, no major generational changes in quite a while. We have a 26 JLU and it's really the same engine.
I do wish I had waited and gotten a 26 instead of 25, though - her 26 JLU has a couple minor things I wish my JT had.
Funny thing - I'm on my 3rd JT and we've had several other Jeeps with the 3.6 and so far, knock on wood, no engine issues at all - not a one, not minor or major. No leaks, no cam problems. NO ticking, no valve train clatter when it starts cold.

I'm quite happy with my JTMX other than the wimpy payload - but then, I'll get by - I have trailers.

 

[ArcticDreadnought]

Anvil Mojave is best Mojave.
Welcome!

 

[Bantam]

I’m also seeing some CarPlay/UConnect issues as well.
Sometimes it works just fine, sometimes it connects quickly but briefly and then usually comes back after a bit.
Hasn’t really been anything too consistent and I just got it Monday, so we’ll see what happens. I’ve made the Jeep and phone “forget” each other but that only worked temporarily.

Welcome, though! I’ve had 3 different versions of the Wrangler; 2 doors, 4 doors, and now on my second 4-door with a bed. Simply put, it’s the best vehicle that suits my needs and is still fun and overall enjoyable. Hopefully you’ll find the same!

 

[ArcticDreadnought]

So, besides the irritating connectivity issues, how is the Mojave treating you so far?

 

[Gman 2025]

Welcome to the group

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