Things I don’t like about my new Gladiator

[JP1]

They actually are...I use a set in my F Pace(company car) for the same reasons....cooler and comfortable....

whoawhoawhoa
The Chihuahua bought you an F-Pace company car too?
I'm changing damn careers...

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[Vismich]

I’m glad to hear other people feel the “flighty” steering at 55+. I’ve been taking with Jeep dealers, and I’m starting to feel like I’m crazy.... they keep telling me it’s fine.

 

[guntrust]

I’m glad to hear other people feel the “flighty” steering at 55+. I’ve been taking with Jeep dealers, and I’m starting to feel like I’m crazy.... they keep telling me it’s fine.

Is this a safety issue on long drives (high speed, remote freeway)?

Or something you get used to, and mitigate sufficiently with lower air pressure?

 

[Bobzdar]

So you have a pic of mirrors you use when towing?

I have this one:

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/camco-clamp-on-single-towing-mirror?cm_vc=-10005

I find I only really need it on the driver's side, I can see well enough on the passenger side with the stock mirror. You can (just) see it installed in this pic.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/attachments/20190527_102021s-jpg.17098/

 

[RIPLER]

I forgot one more thing. I can't go anywhere without someone wanting to check out my truck or ask questions about it, the paparazzi are annoying too.

 

[WakesurfVT]

Is this a safety issue on long drives (high speed, remote freeway)?

Or something you get used to, and mitigate sufficiently with lower air pressure?

Personally, I have not experienced anything like flighty steering...it drives fine at 75 on the freeway. It has bigger tires (33") so it should be expected to drive differently than a normal vehicle or SUV with 285/65/16 tires. I haven't touched my PSI since driving it off the lot at 42 PSI. There's no safety issue here...personally I wouldn't read into these 'quirks' too deep and drive one yourself, then determine if you like it. My SRT sometimes felt flighty, depening on the road surface/condition. I feel WAY safer in my Gladiator for some reason!

 

[the-dude-abides]

ESS is annoying >>> I attempt to make the ESS disable button the second button I push right after "Push to Start" - If I had the option, I'd purchase some aftermarket system that bypasses this button because it's definitely not something I've ever wanted/asked for.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...ailable-for-the-2020-jeep-gladiator-jt.17388/

 

[5JeepsAz]

Jeep steering issue explained!

 

[MATANZAS STING RAY]

Jeep steering issue explained!

Now that's a proper Jeep wave!

 

[TxGladiator]

The JT is my first Jeep so I’m kind of learning as I go.But I tend to agree with people on the JT wanting to stray.
I’ve noticed this at speeds of 45 mph and up.
It’s not horrible by any means but I have found myself having to pay attention or else I’m drifting in to another lane.Other than that though,I’m loving the JT.

 

[Tacoman03]

It's seriously exhausting, and I'm an Extrovert.....my wife doesn't want to go with me when we take it for a spin....#couldneverbeaceli

I forgot one more thing. I can't go anywhere without someone wanting to check out my truck or ask questions about it, the paparazzi are annoying too.

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[Iron Wolfpack]

The only thing I have really missed 750 miles in is rain sensing wipers. I was spoiled with that in my last car, and it is hard to get used to having to turn on the wipers and change wiper speeds. I can’t really complain though. My 87 YJ I had didn’t even have working wipers 50% of the time.

I think cooled seats would be nice too. But as far as driving. Mine seems to be quite smooth and doesn’t really wander. It seems to have gotten even better the more miles I have put on it. I think it drives great. And way better than I expected.

 

[Tacoman03]

Truth be told, that dog cost the company a ton of money!

whoawhoawhoa
The Chihuahua bought you an F-Pace company car too?
I'm changing damn careers...

 

[Pion]

The only thing I have really missed 750 miles in is rain sensing wipers. I was spoiled with that in my last car, and it is hard to get used to having to turn on the wipers and change wiper speeds. I can’t really complain though. My 87 YJ I had didn’t even have working wipers 50% of the time.

I think cooled seats would be nice too. But as far as driving. Mine seems to be quite smooth and doesn’t really wander. It seems to have gotten even better the more miles I have put on it. I think it drives great. And way better than I expected.

Yup, went from the loaded Cherokee to the LE... Cooled seats, auto wipers and as I've only had the thing for a few hours, does it have auto light brights? My other two cars have that and I like it out here in the boonies where I live. The lack of a 7-way adjustable driver seat may nag on me too a bit but I'm sure I can find a comfortable setup with a bit of fiddling.

 

[Iron Wolfpack]

Yup, went from the loaded Cherokee to the LE... Cooled seats, auto wipers and as I've only had the thing for a few hours, does it have auto light brights? My other two cars have that and I like it out here in the boonies where I live. The lack of a 7-way adjustable driver seat may nag on me too a bit but I'm sure I can find a comfortable setup with a bit of fiddling.

It doesn’t have auto light brights. I’ve never had that so I don’t know what I’m missing there. All in all, I think the technology is great in this thing though.

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