I’ve got a 2020 Sport S with 8K miles. Same thing happened to me a few months ago. First time they said both batteries were defective and replaced. Week later, it happened again. Techs said something was drawing 2 amps and draining batteries, but they could find source. After 2.5 weeks in shop...
Another update. Tech called and said their “electrical guru” isolated the 2 amp draw to the radio. So, they have ordered new radio that will be here in 5-6 days. We’ll see if that’s the answer.
It’s interesting, he asked me several times if I had any mods. I told him it’s bone stock. Hell it’s 4 months old with 4300 miles. As of 5pm, they are still searching.
Update.
Service tech from dealership called this morning and asked what exactly it was doing before it died. I explained again. He explained that they can’t find what’s wrong. Will keep looking. Later today he texted this - “Vehicle constantly using 2 amps all the time, and draining batterys...
We’ll, Houston we have a problem.
After getting Gladiator back with two new batteries and 200 miles of driving, Jeep won’t start. Ignition button is stuck on Run. Screen says Jeep not in park (it is), wipers are moving (in off position), and a message that says Check power steering. Obviously a...
Update. Tech called and said all clear and it’s ready to pick up. He explained that there are 138 data points that the computer needs to cycle thru before it recognizes the new batteries. And it normally takes 24 hours/10 miles of driving. Once the reboot is complete they can release the...
2020 Gladiator purchased new in March has 4000 miles.
Monday morning jumped in for drive to office and it was dead. Tried to jump, no luck. Towed to dealership. Update call today - both batteries dead (and tech said both are defective). Batteries replaced and truck starts and runs. But now the...