JT: Reliability

[obrianmcc]

29k miles ... zero mechanical issues. I did experience the leaking rear window. Fixed that on my own with some polyurethane. On my second AUX battery ... last one only lasted 4 months. I'm considering chucking the AUX and bypassing directly to the primary battery.

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[Artsifrtsi]

29k miles ... zero mechanical issues. I did experience the leaking rear window. Fixed that on my own with some polyurethane. On my second AUX battery ... last one only lasted 4 months. I'm considering chucking the AUX and bypassing directly to the primary battery.

Smart. And you could probably find something to fill that void, like an air compressor maybe...

 

[ricky0018]

1 year in and 3,100 miles on my max tow. Love my first Jeep experience so far but do have some concerns.

Shocks: truck squeaks every time we get in. Might be normal but it’s concerning to me to hear sounds this early in.

Rain: had a small stream of rain water come in when I applied the brakes. Mostly on the passenger side and it fell directly over the door arm rest.

MPGs: don’t drive much and it’s mostly around town but I’m averaging 12mpgs on 285/70/17s. Didn’t buy it for gas efficiency but man that hurts especially with todays gas prices.

Everything else seems to be working great so far.

 

[Jeeperjamie]

2yrs, 1yr on 35's and 1yr on 37's. No steering issues and pretty much flaw free other than my 3rd brake light went out and it was fixed under warranty. I got 47,500 miles on mine as I type.

 

[GEETCH]

Yup

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Over 25,000 miles, 3 years this November, Iowa snow and ice. Only thing is the batteries don't stay up or even get charged by the truck, likely an IBS issue I'm researching but otherwise, it's an extremely reliable truck. NO regrets, I'd do it again if something came up, I'd trust it going anywhere.

 

[Haywire]

'20 Sport S MT w/ 3" & 35's, 40k. Blind spot warning announced itself as 'unavailable' a couple of times, Rear camera didn't come on in reverse a couple times. roof leaks a little when parked right side higher than left. That's it so far.

I read about stuff people have trouble with & sometimes worry it's going to fall apart but it's been excellent so far.

 

[DBravo]

How has everyone found reliability of your JT?

I have 12k miles on my Mojave.

No issues until recently

1) steering issue I suspect was due to getting stuck in the snow

2) check engine light went on last week: dealer said today there are codes for cylinder firing and separately a radio issue.

It's a real pain to get it to the dealer etc but luckily covered by warranty.

Hoping it's not an ongoing trend.

What have your experiences been?

Will be two years June 2022, 38k miles already. No issues other than the built in AT&T wifi crapping out occasionally on the Premium Alpine Uconnect 8.4" Stereo. Fix is to pull 20A fuse #F97 when vehicle is off. This reboots the radio and voila - the wifi works again (if you have an active subscription). You can find threads if you search - known issue. AT&T directs you to Jeep if you call them. Very happy with the quality so far.
I do crawl under every spring and fall and spray exposed/unpainted metal/potential rust spots with Fluid Film.
2020 Jeep JT Overland, leather.

 

[Kindafearless]

About 2.5 years now. Nearing 30k miles. Wow!

Zero problems.

Correction: Zero problems not caused by me.

 

[Darrin NC]

2021 Willys MT 24000 miles perfect so far but not going to keep it long term because of reputation..

 

[ScottBeach]

2020 sport. 19.6k miles. Zero issues.

 

[Tanners Owner]

2021 Sport S with 11k miles. No issues. Been very happy with my rig.

 

[glassjawkid32]

2021 sport s. 11k miles and so far leaking axle seal and a tapping from the engine that I can already tell is going to be a long saga.

 

[FLGladiator]

9300 miles rear main seal, radio blutooth and steering tsb all easily remedied with a rental car given. Otherwise very reliable even though Im buying an extended for 800.

 

[Gvsukids]

Geee, you really want to read my story?

I have 32,800k kms and it’s dead. Transmission imploded at 32,800 kms. Whine started at 20k kms. Oil analysis done at 24k showing extreme high copper and iron and glycol contamination from the factory. Pump toast and clutch pack disintegrated. Owners manual instructs to change oil and filter if oil is contaminated. Dealership wouldn’t do a flush and wanted $3400 to drop the pan twice. I said no thanks and went to a certified transmission shop that was able to do a flush.

Owners manual also approved my use to use an “equivalent” oil for the transmission so i swapped out the glycol Mopar oil for full synthetic code compliant AMSOIL ATF. District Service Manager had a tantrum and voided my entire drivetrain warranty. FCA and dealership has been served legal notice to fix engine and transmission pursuant to Chrysler warranty mandates.

Now onto the engine…
First oil change and oil analysis done at 1000k kms. Lab alerted me to change oil and filter. Glycol contamination in the oil. I’ve done 6 oil changes and oil analysis reports in 32k kms. All reports show coolant consumption. 10 ounces consumed in 10k kms oil change period! Dealership said Chrysler won’t fix it if it isn’t broken and suggested I drive it into the ground. (That does not comply with the owners manual) Engine failure is eminent if not fixed.

Lost steering pump at least 8 times. Dealership changed pump under warranty.

Front doors creak when opening My reading of that suggests broken welds. Dealership didn’t look at it as there is too much going on with my truck and would overwhelm FCA.

I do NOT have a leaky right rear axel/hub seal.

Do you have this saved in a word document?

1 year in and 3,100 miles on my max tow. Love my first Jeep experience so far but do have some concerns.

That's not a lot of miles.

Rain: had a small stream of rain water come in when I applied the brakes. Mostly on the passenger side and it fell directly over the door arm rest.

Might need to tighten the freedom panels.

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