So how did your first 1000 miles go?

[LaRock]

2 months and 3950 miles in and no issues. 21.4 mpgs (hand calculated) with stock Sport S....but today I tossed some Mojave take off wheels and tires so expecting that to drop.

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[rh22]

Just hit 2,000. Perfect. 21.6 mpg (surprised by that). Love it.

 

[Stonesolo]

Just under 1200 miles. Averaging just under 22 mpg with a good mix of suburban country roads and highway driving. Steering is good even with the aluminum gear box though I did think it was a bit loose as compared to my Tundra. I’ve adjusted and I’m pretty much driving with my right hand at 5o’clock with my right elbow on the armrest single handed and comfortable. I did have concerns about gear hunting or shifting issues at 1500 rpm but I’ve noticed that that seems to have improved quite a bit. I’m still watching it but it’s way less than it was in the beginning so maybe it has “learned” how I drive? Either way I’m super happy and it was very comfortable on our first short road trip. More compliments on this truck in 3 weeks than all the rest of my boring cars combined over the last 20 years or so.

I've never seen so many people turn their heads to look at my truck. Great to hear good news on yours.

 

[tabrods]

1240 miles so far and no issues...

 

[obrianmcc]

9k miles ... no problems, rock solid. 18-19.5 in town .... 21-24 mpg on the Hwy

 

[Stonesolo]

9k miles ... no problems, rock solid. 18-19.5 in town .... 21-24 mpg on the Hwy

 

[Gijohn96]

1038 miles. Been in the shop for the last 4 weeks with check engine light. This is the 3rd attempt to fix. New motor on order as of last Thursday.
FCA has agreed to lemon the truck and second gladiator is on order. Will let you know when gladiator #2 gets to 1000 miles.

 

[Blknblu]

Just over 2000 miles with tons of mods including 37 inch tires and 2 inch lift with fox stabilizer. 1 oil change at 600 miles and the only issue was a few stitches in front seat were seperating which were fixed under warranty. getting 19 mpg with no doors on for months.

Bruce

 

[Stonesolo]

1038 miles. Been in the shop for the last 4 weeks with check engine light. This is the 3rd attempt to fix. New motor on order as of last Thursday.
FCA has agreed to lemon the truck and second gladiator is on order. Will let you know when gladiator #2 gets to 1000 miles.

Oh dang...sorry to hear that.

 

[rh22]

2700 miles. Perfect so far.

 

[Gijohn96]

Oh dang...sorry to hear that.

could be worse.
I am getting a '21 in the color i originally wanted with all the options my '20 had plus a tonneau cover and bluetooth speaker for $300 less.
Now it's a race to see if the motor or new truck arrive first.

 

[Stonesolo]

could be worse.
I am getting a '21 in the color i originally wanted with all the options my '20 had plus a tonneau cover and bluetooth speaker for $300 less.
Now it's a race to see if the motor or new truck arrive first.

could be worse.
I am getting a '21 in the color i originally wanted with all the options my '20 had plus a tonneau cover and bluetooth speaker for $300 less.
Now it's a race to see if the motor or new truck arrive first.

..glad it's working out

 

[MemphisMississipp]

My first 1000 miles included 453 miles of dirt, exploring part of the Trans America Trail. I'm running 35" MT tires that were aired down to 18 psi for that whole trip, so I only got 17.5 mpg. Love the truck, and it is working great so far.

 

[MemphisMississipp]

1100 miles have had month and a half. Rides great averaging 18.2. New tonneau cover, the bottom piece on drivers side hand rail drooped, the bottom piece on windshield handrail put back on but hard bumps make it sag agin. Waiting for month or so to take back to dealer in case something else happens.

 

[uplandgunner]

28K on the odometer. First 13K stock Rubicon with 33' Mt's avg. about 19 mpg avg. mixed driving hwy, city, towing and off road. With 35's about 16 mpg avg.

Really depends on a lot of things. I see all types of variations. In traffic under 70mph is the best and can hit 21 mpg. the same without traffic - 1-2 mpg. over that it just drops big time. City driving and rural under 55 or so I can get 20-21. Towing a boat 13-15 and off road about the same but that really depends on the situation.

On the upside with the 33's and drafting Semi's, I could hit the high 20's and maybe low 30's if I tried hard.

The JT is an aerodynamic pig but that is the tradeoff for the most capable mid size truck out there.

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