5 things you didn't know about the Jeep Gladiator | 2022-23 Jeep Gladiator Mojave Review

If you are considering a quarter ton truck as an every day driver/off-road adventure machine there are many options to choose from. 2022 Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger, GMC Canyon, Chevy Colorado, Honda Ridgeline?
Which quarter ton truck is the best choice?
Hopefully this review of the 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave helps you make an educated decision on which is best for you.
In this video we take a deep dive into the Jeep Gladiator Mojave package, what makes it unique and some key components on the Gladiator that you won't find in the competition. I also share my biggest complaints about the Gladiator Mojave as well.
Florence Lake BC 0:17
Jeep 7 Slotted Grille 0:47
Jeep LED Headlights 1:09
Forward-Facing Off-Road Trailcam 1:33
Mojave Performance Hood 1:56
Mojave Hood Decal 2:11
High Line Fender Flares 2:29
17X7.5 Low Gloss Black Aluminum Wheels 2:48
33-Inch Falken Wildpeak All-Terrain Tires 3:06
Coquihalla Highway 3:11
Desert Rated Badge 3:24
FOX Performance Internal By-Pass Shocks 3:53
Front Skid Plate 4:19
FOX Performance Hydro Jounce Bumpers 4:38
Cast Iron Steering Knuckles 4:55
Rock Rails 5:17
Transmission/Fuel Tank/Transfer Case Skid Plates 5:27
Truck Bed 5:33
Tailgate 6:07
Back-Up Camera 6:17
Tow Hooks 6:27
Tow Package 6:40
Towing Capacity 6:46
Easter Egg 6:58
4X4 High Locking Rear Axle 7:17
Solid Front and Rear Axles 7:43
Interior 8:23
8.4 Inch Touchscreen 8:40
Alpine Premium Sound System 8:45
Analog Buttons 8:59
Manual 4X4 Shifter 9:31
Mojave Steering Wheel 9:50
Seats 10:07
Langley BC Canada 10:57
Gear:
Camera - Panasonic Lumix GH5 Mark 2
Lens - Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm
Mic - Rhode Wireless Go 2
Tripod - K&F Concept KF-TM2534T
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Wishing you a fantastic day!
-Stu

[@MrTCFIRE]

Just test drove the Mojave and a TRD Pro Taco today…coming from a Chevy 2500hd Silverado I found the Jeep to be the better fit of the two for my 6ft 2in height…the Mojave is super sweet (and also super expensive)…

[@Jackal_Blitz]

Not sure if it's different in Canada, but the black wheels are this one are the stock wheels. The ones you said you didn't like are $1000+ more from the factory in the US.

[@treydrier3169]

Great summary! I own the Mojave in Nacho color. Really stands out as I have no problem finding it in a crowded airport parking lot. 🙂 I also upgraded to diamond stitched seats. Very comfortable. One other upgrade I recommend is the automatic 4 wheel drive. It works well at any speed and any weather condition.

[@drivingwithstu]

Glad you enjoyed, make sure to subscribe I have more Jeep content coming soon. Sounds like you have a nice ride! Love the nacho!

[@betweenthepines4000]

Not to mention with 4 auto you get rid of the u joint front axle shafts with CV shafts which by design are stronger.

[@treydrier3169]

@@betweenthepines4000 Yes great point!

[@JimmyDShea]

Fantastic review. Picked up and almost identical ‘23 Mojave, same color, except soft top. 2 days in and I’m IN LOVE. One of the better reviews I’ve seen, thanks again. Gained a new subscriber

[@drivingwithstu]

Appreciate the comment Jimmy! You inspire me to make more!

[@luis21santana323]

When I decided to pull the trigger on a gladiator I couldn’t make up my mind between the Mojave and rubicon test drove both of them for hours and if I was going to keep it stock I would of ended up with the Mojave but since I knew I was going to add a lift eventually the rubicon was the choice .. both trucks are awesome

[@drivingwithstu]

Great call!

[@MikeSmith-ey7ku]

I went Mojave because the shocks are killer and I will keep them with a small lift but also I can use the rear locker in 4 high. None of the off road stuff in the rubi works unless in 4 low.

[@DUNEATV]

I went back to a 2022 Tacoma TRD Off-road 4x4 for one simple reason. I plan on owning it as a “forever truck” and I believe the Tacoma will outlast the Jeep. (Tacoma was 15k cheaper too!) I agree thou the Jeep was very very nice!

[@boxoffisa]

They don’t look at your reason. Keep is my dream truck but Tacoma is what I am putting on list first for a long term ownership.

[@DUNEATV]

@@boxoffisa Well, it’s now one year later and I put 20,000 miles on my Tacoma. It was a good truck, but it didn’t get me on the trails I wanted to go on. I just traded it in and bought a 2024 Jeep wrangler, extreme recon. I am an absolute love!!!

[@boxoffisa]

@@DUNEATV that makes sense. I hope it will serve you as you need. I have seen p’ple go on trails with Tacoma. But yeah with mods. Sometimes they modify them to be capable like or even better.

[@DUNEATV]

@@boxoffisa I did a lift and tires, but the truck wasn’t capable for the trails around Moab Utah. The truck just didn’t have the clearance with the approach and departure angles. The gearing also was not right for low speed rock crawling.

[@boxoffisa]

@@DUNEATV you are right about departure and approach angles. The new landcruiser is so much capable that it has gears where you can press a button and it will crawl for you. Problem is that it’s not sold in USA. Its downside is that it won’t have good departure and approach angle as well but very capable. I wish Toyota improved Fj cruiser in this era which was so much capable than Tacoma but with different trims.

[@betweenthepines4000]

I have this exact truck. Did a small 1” front lift and .75” rear with 35” tires. It fits it so well and drives beautifully. Love the rugged boxy look as it reminds me of the elusive (at least in Canada) defender pick ups. I had a 19’ tacoma trd pro 6 speed manual previous to my first 20’ gladiator, take it from me, this is a better truck.

[@nikohoffman678]

I was thinking about pulling the trigger on one for east coast trips. You think I'd be fine with this over the Rubicon?

[@betweenthepines4000]

@@nikohoffman678 it will absolutely do 95% of what a Rubicon can do and drives better as a daily. The fox 2.5” shocks are far superior to the soft rubicon shocks. Trust me I know!

[@nikohoffman678]

@@betweenthepines4000 thanks. I've decided Mojave. 1.5 lift with 35s so I get no rub on rocky trails in north GA.

[@drivingwithstu]

Awesome, glad to hear you are loving your Mojave!

[@annajakubowski1293]

do u have yours in a manual or automatic?

[@exodusfivesixfivesix8050]

I watched the rubicon go through a trail the TRD pro couldn't. That was enough for me.

[@jasonvelez7317]

DUDE! What a great revuew!!review!!! This was the most comprehensive coverage of the Mojave I've seen to date! Thank you for the effort that went into this episode. You validated my decision in the Mojave edition while expanding on my knowledge base. Id put the quality and production value of your piece on par with any of the automotive media giants (car & driver). Kudos to you and your crew!

[@drivingwithstu]

Thank you so much Jason! Reading comments like this inspires me to make more content. I am glad you enjoyed and got some great value from my review. Greatly appreciate the kind words 🙌

[@darylnd]

Meh! Just a bunch of talk about cosmetics and specs I can read on Jeep's website.

[@8r334]

Quality presentation Stu!

[@drivingwithstu]

Thank you 8R! Appreciate you 🙌

[@lightningplayerr]

Great review, The Mojave is the best high-speed off roader👍 for it's class

[@drivingwithstu]

Agreed, thank you 🙌

[@G24184]

No really, the bronco is better on desert racing due to the independent front suspension and the bronco raptor is even crazier

[@betweenthepines4000]

Not in the same class. I would take the robust 392 for the price

[@jimcrossland557]

If you intend to use as a truck, keep looking. Only 40” between wheel wells, you cannot get 4x8 plywood between. They yave a pocket where you can put a 2x4 across and put the tailgate in an intermediate position. You might be able to haul one or two sheets. I fully regret buying my 23 Gladiator Sport. If I could get most of the $48k back out of it, it would be gone with only 700 miles on it.

[@mowcowbell]

Nice looking JT Mojave. Hopefully, Jeep starts adding the 4xe powertrain as an option.

[@drivingwithstu]

Thanks Mowcowbell! That would be awesome.

[@Girth.Brooks11]

New subscriber! This is amazing production and audio quality you deserve so many more subs. So much time and effort you've put in and it shows in your videos! Can't wait to see more

[@drivingwithstu]

Thanks so much Martin. I write, shoot, edit, and post these videos all myself. The whole process is between 20-26 hours per video and comments like this inspire me to keep making more! If you feel like sharing my videos on your social media I would greatly appreciate it and please tag me when you do!

[@Rheis.C.Setter]

Another great video man love it !

[@drivingwithstu]

Thanks Rheis 🙌 means a lot coming from you brother!

[@TheLentlicker]

Anyone know when they’re going to start building the 2023 Mojave’s?

[@drivingwithstu]

Available for order in Canada now.

[@TripleTheSports]

Nice video. I have the upgraded wheels and yours are the standard; not the upgraded ones. For me it depends on the color of the truck which wheel goes best. I have a Hydro Blue and I like the upgraded wheels better on it. On Sting Gray, the standard looks fine.

[@monishbakshi732]

There should be a Mojave package for Wrangler too :')

[@christrarback9748]

Maybe the seats , couldn't put a front locker on a rubicon if they had that package

[@drivingwithstu]

💯

[@DirtyCanadianMojave2023]

Comfort level =+110% if you install a dead man pedal on the left side for automatic transmissions

[@drivingwithstu]

I am sooo doing this! Thanks for the tip! 🙌

[@6252e]

Stu, I have that exact truck. Love it!

[@drivingwithstu]

That's awesome, great choice my friend! I bet you are loving it.

[@billredding2000]

My Gladiator has another "cool feature" -- it's a Rubicon. ;-) Just kidding...the Mojave is fine -- and has same pricing as a Rubicon so they are both "equal" trims (if you will). And had I still been living in West Texas (desert area) I may have gotten a Mojave, but up here in Colorado (mountain passes, trails and snow/inclement weather) a Rubicon was the more appropriate choice. "Jeep Wave" -- BR

[@drivingwithstu]

Appreciate the input Bill, you are absolutely right. Both the Mojave and Rubicon shine in their own way in different off-road situations. Your home front sounds like a blast to explore in any Jeep! Thanks again

[@treydrier3169]

You're absolutely correct. I'm in Florida so I bought the Mojave.

[@billredding2000]

@@treydrier3169 Oops...you should have gotten the "Everglades" Gladiator instead -- coming soon, I'm sure! ;-) -- BR

[@SignatureCinematics]

This is so rad !

[@drivingwithstu]

Thank you ML Visuals! 🙌

[@peterc8979]

Fox shocks require maintenance. This depends on usage.

[@drivingwithstu]

Very true!

[@b-sanddog4149]

That’s horseshit all shocks wear out after 20 to 30K weather, a double reservoir or single foxes has been around a long time. it’s a great shock.

[@peterc8979]

@b-sanddog4149 what's horse shit, the fact that my Fox shocks were replaced om a 21 Mojave at 10 000 dollar warranty or that they need maintenance? You make no sense

[@peterc8979]

Dealer said not the 1st set of crappy Fox shocks they have replaced under warranty. Chinese garbage

[@wrealestate8778]

Great video congrats

[@richardvalitalo3670]

Led headlights don't melt snow& ice!

[@ryannewazada2102]

Great presentation.

[@drivingwithstu]

Thank you Ryannew!

[@KyleKromer]

2025 4XE MOJAVE X REVIEW PLEASE

[@mynock250]

Does it work for getting groceries from Whole Foods, 99.99% of jeeps are never off of paved roads.

[@drivingwithstu]

Absolutely it does haha!

[@miclovin9927]

Thank you. 👍

[@jamessolivio5488]

i like it so much brother ❤️

[@drivingwithstu]

Thank you my friend 🙌 glad you enjoyed the video!

[@preston6618]

OK, so I have this vehicle with the gas engine… Love the look, love the practicality… My only complaint is that the motor is so under powered. It needs about 75 more horses just to be realistic. I’m not looking to race the thing, I just want it to go when I’m merging. So disappointing the power level, I am trading up for a Ford raptor. And I hate it because I love the jeep otherwise. If they would come out with a more powerful engine, I would trade up for the that Gladiator today.

[@mowcowbell]

The 4xe powertrain offers 375hp and 470lb ft of torque. That would definitely solve this issue. Jeep has added the JL Willys to the 4xe lineup, hopefully the truck will follow suit.

[@squatchwatch5237]

For it being more directed to higher speed offloading they really should offer the 5.7 in it

[@TheDiameter]

@@mowcowbell The 4xe powertrain has TRASH reliability and it’s the fastest re-sold Jeep in the lineup. Furthermore it’s real world fuel economy falls far behind the 3.0 Eco Diesel. Customers simply do not keep them.

[@mowcowbell]

@@TheDiameter I'll be a real test case. Picked up my 2023 Wrangler Sahara 4xe 3 weeks ago. So far, it's been great, averaging 30.7mpg on daily driving.

[@drivingwithstu]

Hellcat swap?

[@MrCheerbo]

Jeep needs to add magunson supper charge in jeep Mojave

[@Gerbyq]

I have nothing against Jeeps... I know lots of people like them. I believe my daughters Barbie drives a pink one.

[@drivingwithstu]

🤣

[@G24184]

Nice video, any upcoming bronco videos. Because I think the bronco offers more. Even though this is a pick up truck

[@reserva120]

Which bronco has a pickup bed again????

[@drivingwithstu]

Might do a quick video on the Bronco soon!

[@wilheimreis8272]

and cannot be supercharged,if it has the GPEC5 ecu. very disappointed.

[@deborahviau7796]

Love it

[@katherinewillis3697]

Did you notice problems with your Mojave drifting like it needed something like a front-end alignment or there is a problem with the suspension.

[@b-sanddog4149]

Yes I have a 2023 Mojave and it drifts a little bit, think about it, came with knobby tires that are almost 12 inches wide and you constantly have to keep that under control. And as soon as they were out I’m gonna get different tires that should solve the drifting problem, which really isn’t a problem

[@matthewsfrawley]

I'm confused. Did I miss something? The title suggest that there are 5 things I didn't know about the Jeep Gladiator. You never listed anything like that. I want my money back

[@drivingwithstu]

Funniest comment so far Matt! Love it 😂 if you are a Mojave expert maybe you will know a couple of them.

[@swashbuckler5539]

Simple just get a gladiator over a Tacoma 😎

[@coreyworrell9648]

Jeep Mojave is to expensive for what it is. FCA is on crack asking those prices for the Gladiators. I wanted to get a Mojave but couldn’t justify the price in comparison to what you could get the for the money.

[@Thomzombie303]

So whats the 5 things we didnt know about the gladiator?? They've been out for a couple years now, this review is nothing new

[@drivingwithstu]

Not everyone knows about them.

[@deborahviau7796]

Wow

[@tonyvega7268]

Jeep are for those who make over 100k a year or for those who still live with mom, 63k for a jeep plus tax, , plus dealers mark up,

[@b-sanddog4149]

Tony Vega- Are you one of them guys? Everybody got a break, but me …..🤓 That’s not nice to say I’m in my 60s and I pull it behind my RV 4 down. Love my pick up Mojave. I work on my houses need the lumber, haul rock so bullshit on your comment. I moved out of my house when I was 16 years old.

[@whatroads4x4]

Idk why people buy these vehicles. They are over priced. Yes i bought my wrangler at 2013. But now they are asking wayyy to much. Including a 7k dealer markup. Not worth it. To each his own.

[@jayphive2468]

Mucho dinero

[@drivingwithstu]

Sí señor!

[@maverickd.t.l.9749]

I have no need to watch this. My family raised me the RIGHT WAY, the, AMERICAN WAY. No import vehicles.