2023 jeep Gladiator rubicon pulls left

[MattAB]

Any input would be much appreciated!

2023 Gladiator rubicon has been pulling to the left since day 1, any road, any lane, any grade, any angle, always pulls left as soon as you let go of the steering wheel. Been to the dealer three times, so far they have tried 5 different alignments, swapping wheels, loosened and re torqued suspension & steering components, with no luck, still pulls left. attached is the current alignment specs.

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[Dhilt]

Dang....my 2022 is at the dealership right now for the same thing. (only has 2k miles on it). Its been pulling left since the day I bought it. I had 35" tires installed before I pick it up, other than that its stock. I will keep you posted and see if an alignment fixes mine.

 

[MattAB]

Dang....my 2022 is at the dealership right now for the same thing. (only has 2k miles on it). Its been pulling left since the day I bought it. I had 35" tires installed before I pick it up, other than that its stock. I will keep you posted and see if an alignment fixes mine.

I appreciate the response! Sounds good, looking forward to hearing if the alignment fixes your issue.

 

[Mr._Bill]

Is it a drift, or a hard pull?

Is it all stock or modified?

Have they replaced the steering damper? Re-balanced wheels?

Might be time to investigate the Lemon Laws in your location.

 

[BUZZHEAD]

Gents my 2020 rubi was pulling to the right and I heard a clicking sound.50,000 miles
Dealer just called needs a steering damper and right front. ball joints. 2 inch. mopar lift ,35 inch tires
Maybe the same issue ?

 

[MattAB]

Is it a drift, or a hard pull?

Is it all stock or modified?

Have they replaced the steering damper? Re-balanced wheels?

Might be time to investigate the Lemon Laws in your location.

I would say it's a light pull, you can feel a tiny bit of resistance while driving and holding the steering wheel, then as soon as you let go, the vehicle itself stars driving left, the steering wheel also follows and turns left as well.

completely stock

have not replaced the steering damper, but they did take the wheels and tires off another Gladiator that drove straight, and it still went left.

 

[MattAB]

Is it a drift, or a hard pull?

Is it all stock or modified?

Have they replaced the steering damper? Re-balanced wheels?

Might be time to investigate the Lemon Laws in your location.

Unfortunately, their is no lemon laws in my location.. I inquired about exchanging, but the dealer said they need to exhaust all their options in trying to fix it, before they can replace it..

 

[toddarama]

Spitballing at this one .... check to make sure you aren't getting any drag from the left front brakes, maybe some binding keeping the pads from fully releasing?

 

[MattAB]

Spitballing at this one .... check to make sure you aren't getting any drag from the left front brakes, maybe some binding keeping the pads from fully releasing?

The dealer said they checked for brake drag and didn't think there was any brake drag coming from the left caliper. It's going back in next Wednesday, Chrysler engineering want the dealership to take more measurements of the frame and suspension components, I will report back once I get an update from them.

 

[Dhilt]

My update after picking up my 2022 Gladiator from the dealer yesterday with the same issue. They did the alignment but said it was in spec except for the Steer Ahead angle was off just a touch but that wouldn't have caused pulling to the left. They did find that the ball joints were loose (only 2000 miles on the truck). They said they were not tightened at the factory. (that's scary). It is riding much better! I didn't notice it pulling to the left on a 7 mile trip on the highway home. I also noticed that the truck isn't "drifting" right and left as much as it was. I know that is a common "Jeep" thing but it was really bad and the number one thing I didn't like about my Jeep. It's my first Jeep and I just thought that was the way they drove. I was pleasantly surprised to have that issue much less prevalent.

MattAB- Have they checked your ball joints? I also noticed your alignment sheet in the OP it says 2021 Gladiator JT Rubicon. Mine says 2022-2023. I wonder if Jeep has changed their alignment specs?? I have very different numbers on my sheet then yours.

 

[MattAB]

My update after picking up my 2022 Gladiator from the dealer yesterday with the same issue. They did the alignment but said it was in spec except for the Steer Ahead angle was off just a touch but that wouldn't have caused pulling to the left. They did find that the ball joints were loose (only 2000 miles on the truck). They said they were not tightened at the factory. (that's scary). It is riding much better! I didn't notice it pulling to the left on a 7 mile trip on the highway home. I also noticed that the truck isn't "drifting" right and left as much as it was. I know that is a common "Jeep" thing but it was really bad and the number one thing I didn't like about my Jeep. It's my first Jeep and I just thought that was the way they drove. I was pleasantly surprised to have that issue much less prevalent.

MattAB- Have they checked your ball joints? I also noticed your alignment sheet in the OP it says 2021 Gladiator JT Rubicon. Mine says 2022-2023. I wonder if Jeep has changed their alignment specs?? I have very different numbers on my sheet then yours.

Thanks for the update! I did mention the ball joints to them and the dealer claimed they checked the torque spec and everything looked good.

i also asked them about about the report saying " 2021 Gladiator " and they said there wasn't any difference between the years, maybe I will touch base with them again on that. Are you able to provide me with your alignment report so I can cross compare the two?

 

[Dhilt]

 

[Dhilt]

Hope that helps. Sorry its so big. I never posted a photo before on here. ?‍

 

[MattAB]

Hope that helps. Sorry its so big. I never posted a photo before on here. ?‍

That's excellent, thank you! Is all your suspension stock ?

 

[Dhilt]

That's excellent, thank you! Is all your suspension stock ?

Yes....for now..

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