Hi Minnie2011. As I mentioned earlier in the thread, I’m skeptical of a software fix - in fact, I’m concerned about it. There are thousands of Gladiators out there running the exact same software with no issues, apparently. My concern then comes if this is a means of “turning off the light.” Is...
I too am skeptical of a software fix. Given some of these cases end up with engines getting worse over time even to the point of failure, I'd assume a manufacturing defect - block machining, maybe? There are also now thousands of JTs on the road nationwide and mine was the first my dealership...
Since I forgot to add this before:
Build Date: TBD - It's in the shop...
Mileage @ first occurrence: ~2300
Times Occurred: 2
Codes Thrown: P0300/P0306
Ongoing Issue? Yes
Methods Tried to Fix: Plug/Coil Replacement (lasted one week).
Was issue resolved? Not yet
All of the Gladiator models have the same engine, although this is the 3rd version of the Pentastar line. There are posters on this thread with each of the main three models, Sport S, Overland and Rubicon - all the same issue. Others have said that some changes were made due to the engine for...
Well, add me to the list. Thanks to my dealership, I’ve already contacted FCA and have a case number. Already did the spark plug/coil replacement and now back in the shop faced with “it may be the cam or lifter arm and it’ll take 10 days to get those parts.” Which, thanks to these threads, I...
I suppose there are a fair number of truck people who just don’t speak “Jeep.” They buy it and determine it’s not a great truck. Then there are the Jeep people who buy one and say it’s not “Jeep” enough. It takes people like me: people who love taking the doors and roof off, but sometimes need...