Should You Buy a 2024 Jeep Wrangler? Thorough Review By A Mechanic

[@mattwu2071]

Every single car should be reviewed like this.

[@ZoulousProductions]

I wish someone do that with European cars

[@DZ-cm5xw]

Indeed!! Great job

[@kenneth801]

So many reviews that are all fluff. This is a true expert review.

[@johnmartin7158]

@@kenneth801 Sadly style beats substance when it comes to you-tube vids. This channel substance.

[@Skfkf1393a]

This channel provides many useful info. My only gripes is when this pretends to be an engineer which is way out of his depth

[@goaliesforpres]

Nothing is more satisfying then having someone not dumb down car tech and explain it as an enthusiast for enthusiasts. Great work.

[@tolrem]

Car Care Nut has raised vehicle reviewing to an absolute art form.HIs forensic style of reviewing makes me watch reviews of vehicles that I have absolutely no intention of buying or could possibly afford!

[@jhr2112]

Except he didn't do his homework and got a lot of it wrong.

[@chrisczarnik3439]

@@jhr2112I doubt it.

[@ggrahonestviews4394]

Same with me.🙏

[@golferpro1241]

I own a Toyota and a Lexus but for fun…I love my 2016 Wrangler. A sunny day or a good snow…love the Jeep!

[@RunjoRajput]

​@@violet18 He can't answer because he doesn't have any of the three

[@ag4allgood]

He doesn't hold back his criticism of any vehicles. You get his honest opinion & that is what I really like about this channel. Plus all the mechanical details laid out.

[@DZ-cm5xw]

Indeed, this is a proper and useful car review.

[@Jojo-ke9dh]

You should be a teacher. You really know how to explain things even if they are complex.

[@ernestomorales2487]

I work in a CDJR dealership and 95 percent of the Jeeps I sell goes to familys and never going to see dirt. That's the true with the buyers of Wranglers. They're just cool!

[@davidcassity6593]

I am on my third jeep wrangler. My most recent is a 2022 unlimited saraha . I was so afraid they were going to go all electric. The V8 is interesting to me

[@ginacirelli1581]

Guilty as charged, though that may change with this new one!

[@DZ-cm5xw]

I have two JL. One is a 3.6 V6 and one is a 4xe which I hand washed at least once a month. What is dirt? Is that something makes the Wranglers look dirty with many rubber ducks sitting on the dashboards? I vaguely remember there are something called the great outdoors and off roading. Nah!!! Off roading will attract something called mud, which is much worse than dirt.

[@antiantiderivative]

@@davidcassity6593Hopefully they go all electric soon

[@chriskuderka7921]

@@DZ-cm5xwDo you prefer one over the other? I’m considering the v6 manual rubicon.

[@steenport567]

Complexity is something I heard a lot during this video. Knowing the quality of Jeep, I can imagine the 5 year cost will be tremendous. Good luck to anyone who buys this thing.

[@husker_nation]

No issues yet, owner of the 2021 4xe. Just been doing regular maintenance. Running 37s and all the necessary upgrades to support them 😁

[@psd.3144]

keep up with maintenance and most jeeps are fine and excel at what they were made for. the real issue (imo) with stellantis products is electronics doing weird stuff or failing as the vehicles age.

[@husker_nation]

@@psd.3144 That's fair, but that's with any vehicle as well. I'll prolly do an engine swap from America Most Wanted once they come out with an engine that will be compatible. But that's way down the road 😁

[@Wrangzilla]

I've had my 2020 Rubicon for 4 years come Feb and the only maintenance items ive had have been me changing my oil every 5k miles with synthetic and changing my gear oil. Maintenance isnt hard on these. I have however, spent over 30k on top of a 60k Jeep with tires, lift, wheels, full skid plates, RCV axles, onboard air system, rock sliders, winch, dual battery system, power management system, lights, new hard top, rhino rack, RTT tent, full camp kitchen, communication system, and others. I do use mine for thing you'd only get to see on youtube, but I do take care of it.

[@steenport567]

Guess I misspoke. After 4-5 years or after warranty, then the problems will happen. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good jeep but they are not meant to keep long term unless you can fix it regularly or have enough money to get it fixed. It’s like a Benz or BMW….LOVE them, but lease or buy and sell it within warranty and you’re good.

[@emperorzurg4707]

This is one of the best technical overviews of the 4xe plug in hybrid system I've seen so far- However.... the battery is actually inside the passenger cabin under the rear seat where it is easier to control it's temperature and is more protected from offroad trail damage. The skid plate underneath the jeep on the driver side that you pointed out covers the Integrated Dual Charging Module (IDCM) and the Power Inverter Module (PIM).

[@TheMannis]

So many other car review channels seem to focus on interior/exterior design. They might pop the hood and tell you the torque, HP, and fuel economy figures (which you can easily find yourself), but *very* rarely do they spend this much time (even under the car!) discussing the build quality of individual components within the powertrain, suspension, exhaust etc. I’m not a car enthusiast, and so have to admit that occasionally some of it goes a little over my head, but it has prompted me to do further research, which I appreciate. These videos can probably help one become a better consumer and could almost be considered required viewing for those in the market for a new car. Thanks for what you do!

[@ItsAlive111]

As an amateur car technician, this info in this channel is invaluable

[@Incomudro1963]

That's because this reviewer is an automobile mechanic.

[@enfermeriaenUSA]

I can’t believed I just watched a 40:39 car review video, but it was that good ! Great job.

[@alfa8822]

Love your honest review. I just received my 2024 Rubicon Xtreme with 35” tires and 4.88 gearing. I absolutely love it! I love going off the grid!

[@88rushrocks]

Yip I’ve got the 2024 4xe Willy’s and now I’m buying my wife one because it’s truly amazing and I have 10,000 hard miles on mine

[@dtomaz1]

Complexity is the enemy of reliability and affordability.

[@Ali-yh9qi]

Agreed to a degree. I don't see any horse n buggys around tho.

[@Tread1775]

@@Ali-yh9qi Stellantis and previous corporate executives couldn’t make any vehicle dependable, even when the vehicles were basic.

[@JeepAndThings]

FYI...my 07 Jk Rubicon went 14 years without breaking down (that is built, HC offroad all over,). My son was 5 when we bought it. So a great family hauler. My 21 4XE, 3 times to dealer so far.....

[@mysteriousoklahoma777]

You bought a FIAT bro…

[@biz4twobiz463]

3 times is not that bad. Of course, also depends on what the visits involved????

[@jackies35]

Good to know! Maybe I should look at an older model and not a new one.

[@henryjones6957]

⁠and a Daimler in 2007.

[@cafenightster4548]

​@jackies35 Anything after 2014 is fiat, but I've seen quite a few wrangler 2019 with 120k miles.

[@Alanbennett-o8q]

I BOUGHT ONE! It’s a BAD ASS MACHINE! I never thought of hybrid nor plug in but having all in one Truck is awesome! I bought THE RUBICON X 4xe with Hardtop! I have already been to MOAB NORTEASTERN UTA😮H IN WINTER DRIVING IN A BLIZZARD AND IT KEPT RIGHT ON GOING! I WENT SNOW SKIING IN LAKE TAHOE IN WINTER AS WELL! I have never been stuck! No need for Winch!

[@Alanbennett-o8q]

I RECEIVED $7,500 from the government! TRUCK WAS $73k loaded! Drove home for $56,900. !

[@Jay-bw3fl]

You are the best car reviewer on KZbin hands down. I have this 2.0T in my wrangler but I don’t have the 4xe. While it does have noisy injectors that make it sound like a diesel I have to disagree about the engine being overworked because I am almost always cruising around under 1500 rpms. The 2.0 feels super powerful in the wrangler. I think that heavy battery and hybrid setup in the 4xe is probably what is making it feel more labored.

[@DZ-cm5xw]

I think you get a point there. When I drive my 2024 4xe Wrangler on its 2.0T only, it also runs around 1500 rpm without the electric motor. But it is noisy and gives the feeling of working really hard.

[@humorss]

@@DZ-cm5xw it weights about 1100 lbs more, plus many of the driving components are upgraded to heavy duty ones.

[@DZ-cm5xw]

@@humorss Yes the 4xe is 1100 lbs heavier but the average MPG for the 2.0T is 20 MPG, while the gas only 2.0T is 21 MPG, the difference is very small. I think it is due to the boxy shape of the vehicle.

[@James-un2zj]

Sucker! You bought a direct injection only engine!!!! LOL. SUCKER

[@andymckane7271]

I just watched this 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon review for a second time. This was several months or longer after the first time I watched this. I'll repeat what I wrote before: This video is, by far, the best Jeep Wrangler JL review I've ever seen. Keep making reviews as good as this one, and you'll virtually eliminate the need for the "automotive press." As a 2012 Jeep Wranlger Unlimited "JK" owner, I greatly agree with and appreciate your review of this 2024 Jeep Gladiator. Do I have any differences with what you said? Absolute none! You ARE the expert! Thank you very much! I love my Rubicon and I love Jeep Wranglers as daily drivers here in Hawaii. But I'd never, repeat never, consider driving a Jeep Wrangler on a coast-to-coast highway trip as I've done numerous times in a Buick Enclave. You make the points about a Jeep Wrangler as a daily driver for a family far better than I can. Andrew McKane, 8 March 2024, Maunaloa, Molokai, Hawaii.

[@anthony-i1k8c]

Prices are nuts. 20 years ago I bought my first HOUSE for 86,000. Geez

[@fraxonthefurry21]

You can thank the federal reserve for that

[@leonvoltaire]

​@@fraxonthefurry21No, you can thank the BIS, whom the FRS answers to. This one is on me.....

[@Yourefinebb]

I don’t know a lot about cars let alone a Jeep. I love how you’ve manage to explain things very clearly and pass on informations neutrally with professional perspective. Great video!

[@DUNEATV]

I bought a 2024 Rubicon Xtreme 35 inch tire package and it’s absolutely AWESOME!!!

[@schmit55]

It will be very expensive at 75k miles

[@DUNEATV]

@@schmit55Nope, naturally aspirated 3.6 L V6 engine, bulletproof, automatic transmission, bulletproof, transfer case and bulletproof, front and rear axles. if something did fail, they are very cheap to replace and they’ve literally made millions of them.

[@RaymondCuradeau-p3v]

🤣🤣🤣

[@KingDeuces22]

Only thing I wish was different about this review was reviewing anything but the 4xe. I’d like to have seen a Willys/Rubicon 3.6L.

[@joemartino6976]

Exceptional review. Thank you! You correctly pointed out the single most important concern. A complex arrangement under the hood and questionable Jeep reliability. That's a world apart from older, simpler Jeeps.

[@itfay4199]

This what I call it a “ GOOD DAMN GOOD REVIEW”

[@ajigojoseph]

You are a TRUE mechanic. Your review of this car is so so clear and in details like me being in a class room. Please do same for many other cars.

[@naveenthemachine]

I’d go with the 392. That 6.4 is amazing

[@gobear83]

Jeep is killing the ozone layer one vehicle at a time..my CJ5 had just over 100 hp and it went everywhere 😊

[@kmatax9237]

Helps it tip over faster😂

[@BigAltimaEnergy719]

U cant really go wrong with any engine options here, except the 4xe model, the ev range is very poor at only 20 miles

[@kmatax9237]

@@BigAltimaEnergy719 eh, it will get you back to the dealer for repairs, that’s what its for😂

[@mini2nut67]

Fuel mileage is dismal. It is fun though.

[@Rockmachine99]

Peeling off the doors and folding the windshield was probably fun in the days where it was designed to literally be hosed-out. Just imagine having it rain on all those electronics inside in your $80K Jeep.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

I don't get the electric windows.

[@DZ-cm5xw]

There is no problem if it rains all over this Jeep, you can hose the whole interior down with a garden hose, including power seats and the 12.5 inch display. I am not joking as I own a 2018 and a 2024 JL wranglers.

[@ag4allgood]

@@DZ-cm5xw I'm sure those nice leather seats & infotainment center will be just fine hosing down everything ! I keep hearing mud is good for the skin. Afterall its a Jeep. Reliability not high on Jeep's list. TCCN is telling it & making sure you understand this. Hybrid system design looks really functional though. The proof will be putting it to the tests. Always loved the fact you can take them just about anywhere. My brother in law had to find the deepest mud he could find & it was too deep. No trees close by to winch out. So he had to call a tow truck to get him out. Had a blast in the sand dunes of Indiana riding in the back.

[@maxdm1583]

​@@DZ-cm5xwYou must have not paid attention in school, particularly electronics and electrical theory and the jeeps you own is likely your wet dream. No offense...

[@dannyrbailey]

Imagine paying 80k for this box pile. Jeep has become such a fashion statement these days, with people hardly using them for their intended purpose. Hats off to those that do, but man for 80k I can think of many other vehicles I’d own, none Chrysler products that’s for sure.

[@rv6amark]

I love the honest comments. I bought one of these knowing the history of Jeep reliability. Will I regret it later? Possibly, but I selected the vehicle BECAUSE of the Jeep look and feel it retains, as well as the off-road capability and heritage that it has. It just oozes "JEEP"!

[@krasnaludek298]

Excellent review! I’ve owned multiple Jeep Wranglers & GCs over the years. Have had nothing but a great ownership experience. Most of the people hating on Jeep offer ZERO specific gripes, but rather really on sophomoric comments or ignorant & outdated reliability notions. Also, the 4xe is certainly more complex than a standard 3.6L gasser, but the same goes for most hybrids these days. Jeep is selling these 4xe at a healthy volume, so the childish opinions are no less than clown 🤡 world perspectives.

[@bert7196]

Maybe a lot of Jeep haters have never actually owned a Jeep. Other haters come from a mindset where they expect a Jeep to be everything to everyone. If you buy a Wrangler and expect to be cruising smoothly and quietly down the road, you probably got the wrong vehicle. In the meantime, I cruise in my Avalon and play with my '78 DJ 7.

[@ImOnlyaMAN88]

I had a 2019 Rubicon, traded it in for a GX460, I had engine Electical problems. Called 4 jeep dealers in my area, they all said it was a 4 weeks wait time to get an appointment. When I finally got in, drop the jeep off 8am Monday morning, Tuesday,Wednesday Thursday Friday, I called every day. No update bc no one looked at the jeep yet. After about a 1-1/2 weeks in I said I’ll just pick up my jeep. Customer service = trash.

[@en-nw1yg]

If you called everyday I wouldn't work on it either.

[@schmit55]

7 Jeeps. The dealers are reason enough not to buy one.

[@journeyman291]

All of today's vehicles are a completely different animal. Especially for all the brands that are just now getting into the hybrid, ev designs. We've got engineers that are new to these types of powertrains. Then you try to get mechanics who have zero training or experience working on these cars... It's like asking a bicycle repairman to fix your home computer. All they can rely on is the manufacturer for answers. And since they've never seen the problem either, we're screwed. 10-20 yrs from now probably it will be much better. That's why I bought my 1st and only foreign made hybrid, a Toyota Venza. They have been making hybrids since 1997. Funny as usual Japan actually stole the designs of a hybrid vehicle from the actual inventor, Ferdinand Porsche!

[@steve337]

Owned a 2021 Rubicon 4XE for nine months, broken for seven of those. I believe there is yet another serious recall on them.

[@sunny-sq6ci]

i was seriously considering buying the 2023 4xe, until i read and researched the nightmare of owning it, and immediately bought a 2023 lexus nx350h awd.

[@Forest0922]

I'll stick with a manual and the 3.6. thought about a 4xe and then was like na screw that, it will break all the time.

[@jimmyzhao2673]

Buttons & knobs are great. Having a touch screen for basic functions is a giant driving distraction.

[@mikeverteramo2531]

This is one of the best reviews I’ve ever watched. 11/10.

[@dalemiller4457]

There is currently a recall on the Jeep Wrangler due to fire with the battery

[@mowcowbell]

The recall affect 32,000 Wrangler 4xe's. I checked my VIN #, not included.

[@DZ-cm5xw]

Mine is not on the recall either.

[@mzinns]

Great review as usual. As a side note, Wranglers have one of the best depreciation figures of an amazing 9% loss over 5 years.

[@GriffXJ]

I would love to see a Car Care Nut review of the new Bronco as well. I've heard their quality is not great, it would be neat to see compared to the Jeep Wrangler

[@oneplus2ins]

Now, this is a vehicle review! While many wannabe car reviewers only talk about how high the ground clearance is, how many horse power, how many cup holders, and how many lockers the vehicle has, AMD gives you the important technical and real world need to know facts. 👍

[@derrickjohnson5219]

I drove one the 6.4 hemis in the Wrangler and it is a beast!Very fast!The one I drove was a 2022 I believe

[@LioDopha]

Jeep, I can imagine the 5 year cost will be tremendous

[@Wrangzilla]

I've had my 2020 Rubicon for 4 years come Feb and the only maintenance items ive had have been me changing my oil every 5k miles with synthetic and changing my gear oil. Maintenance isnt hard on these. I have however, spent over 30k on top of a 60k Jeep with tires, lift, wheels, full skid plates, RCV axles, onboard air system, rock sliders, winch, dual battery system, power management system, lights, new hard top, rhino rack, RTT tent, full camp kitchen, communication system, and others. I do use mine for thing you'd only get to see on youtube, but I do take care of it.

[@macdaddyp8437]

@@Wrangzilla Give it time skippy. You'll be opening that wallet even further to throw your money away.

[@kjm8135]

It’s the highest resale vehicle. If it was as unreliable and expensive wouldn’t it still be the most wanted vehicle?

[@rv2167]

@@kjm8135 this is true. It is unexpected but the wrangler's resale is better than the tacoma and 4runner.

[@hktrmrz]

And that ladies and gentlemen, is how a car review is done...!!! Great Job..!!

[@patrickfish2304]

I grabbed the 2024 Rubicon X and I'm very happy. The one-touch soft top is awesome. This is probably my 25th Jeep... I've had so many. I'll keep this one awhile

[@OceanSwimmer201]

Any leaks at all with the one touch soft top? I want to buy one but read some people are having leaking issues.

[@patrickfish2304]

@@OceanSwimmer201 no issues at all. I take it through the local car wash weekly. My 2021 Jeep leaked from the front panels. Besides, it’s under warranty so if it does leak, I’ll have the dealer look at it

[@GisonLee]

Absolutely outstanding presentation. I ordered one and have owned many Jeeps and a Jeep is a Jeep! Thank you for your work.

[@B1970T]

I have seen these 3 coolant bottles in dozens of Jeep PHEVs reviews and NONE had explained why they were there and how they interacted or functioned, except for You. I am guessing now, they didn’t know nor understand this complicated engine. When I was looking to buy a Jeep earlier this year , looking at this 3 bottle setup, scared me, along with the sales folks having not a clue, so I stayed with an I.C.E. JGCSR. It looked way too expensive after the warranty is over….and Yes, IMO, I thought the U-Connect 4 was good, but the 5 is unreal. Thanks for this layman’s simplified explanation. Awesome review. Subbed on this one.

[@irafael8080]

😎This is The ONE review we were waiting for. Thanks. Your unique approach and details 🧐is unmatched and welcome.👀 Tell us about The Good, the Bad and the Rest.👏

[@onlyajeep97]

love this review I have a 4xe wrangler 2021 and I currently have 67K miles. I average about 50Mpg when i actually use gas. I try to stay in EV mode as much a spossible, I easily get 1800 miles on 14 gallons of gas. I went from fueling up every 3 days to every 3 months. My only correction to this video is that the HV battery is NOT under the jeep. Its under the rear seat inside. What you see undeneath is the battery electronics. inverter ECM etc.

[@joelo.9327]

Good job! (except for the position of the 400 volts batterie, it's not under the Jeep but inside the Jeep, under the back seats) Very interesting!

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

TBH, he is right, to do a proper PHEV, you NEED separate cooling systems for all. It can circulate coolant while engine is off. Also you do want it like a Nissan Leaf with air cooled battery. The battery does not last or work as well. During Jet engine testing on one I will not mention, the engine blew up during on-plane, ground testing. One of the ways to prevent it was recommended to idle engine 20 minutes to prevent oil coking, until they could redesign it. 11% of the engines were pulled out of service to inspect for rotor cracking, as the inspections take many months. As you can imagine, certain airlines using this engine on an Airbus A200neo/320neo series FITTED WITH SUCH ENGINE, were affected. Not all are. They DID redesign it and appears OK for now, but personally, IMO, I would fly only a plane with the competitor engine, CFMLEAP made by General Electric and French Safran Aircraft Engines. AFIK, none of the Boeing planes used the geared turbofan motor made by "redacted" only the General Electric/.Safran engine.

[@Utkarshjain777]

The best ever review I've ever seen in my entire life!

[@sergiomiranda1497]

Translation: this is a future money pit. Great review.👍

[@bungsana]

long term reviews of the JL wrangler shows that they're not that much more unreliable in stock form than the 4runner. check out repairpal and carcomplaints. the problem is all of the aftermarket stuff that people throw on them.

[@dridi5964]

Bro it's not a Toyota so it will last forever

[@DC-gv7zh]

As someone who’s taken jeeps far far off the grid and had things happen along the road, I’d be terrified to take a jeep with so many things to go wrong on an official pad trail. Still this makes for a cool city driver in a place that gets both sunshine and snow.

[@connoransberry6335]

Have one. Take it through Johnson OHV Park, Rubicon and MOAB. It's pretty dang good. Just doesn't break. But we'll see as it ages

[@yeahman1975]

​@@connoransberry6335i have a 2015 JKUR the pentastar is a great engine once you get the technical bulletin repaired. Got mine done at at 150K miles. Take it to moab and all over Idaho, Utah, Colorado. Dorman and Baxter have some great parts to help prevent dry start. Which is the root cause of why the technical bulletin exists. She is a great beast and would buy another (i would just upgrade what I know makes the engine last the longest)

[@mocheeks709]

All Jeeps are junk

[@damianbartkus]

@@mocheeks709Everyone is entitled to their opinion but that is not my experience having owned Jeeps for the last 23 years and currently own two. I replaced one ABS sensor in those 23 years…that’s it.

[@mocheeks709]

@@damianbartkus well he did say reliability is not on Jeeps priority list, I owned a Jeep once, worst piece of crap I ever owned, do you ever take yours out of the driveway 😁

[@chrisgill7824]

I own a 24 Gladiator Rubicon X, it's the truck version of the vehicle reviewed. It has more interior space than every other midsized pickup, and is a very comfortable vehicle to drive. 6 hour trips are easy to do. It really shines on the sunny days when the doors and roof are removed and it becomes a fun vehicle to drive.

[@TheJayGeeDubya]

One thing to watch out for is oil changes. Even at dealer. Pentastar v6 was updated to only hold 5 quarts. Dealerships are still trying to force 6 quarts in there which is probably causing issues long term. I’ve caught several dealerships doing this with my “free” oil changes. I guess they have been doing it wrong for years on every new pentastar v6 that comes through there. 🤣

[@DaveInCanada081]

The answer is NO!

[@Japplesnap]

Pentastar in Jeeps have always been 5 quarts.

[@richnick1911]

What happened to the old days when getting to point A to B were simple/cost effective and easy to work on??? Whats the end game?

[@andymckane7271]

Exceptional review! This was the third of your reviews I've seen over the last couple of years. While watching the first ten minutes of this review I pressed the "Subscribe" button. I'm quite the focused person, so I'm not interested in watching reviews of cars or trucks I'd not consider buying. But a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, even a hybrid one, I just can't resist watching these reviews. Frankly speaking, yours is the best Jeep Wrangler review I've ever seen. So very well done! Thank you very much! Andy McKane, Maunaloa, Molokai, Hawaii.

[@luckystar4779]

Hi, really great video 👍 and I don't want to disappoint anybody, but I need to tell our story about this car. Well, the 2022, but there is little difference with the 2024. We have our Wrangler Rubicon (2022) for about 26 months now. It’s my wife car. She is in love with this model and in Belgium you can only buy the hybrid model new. We live in Belgium, no rough terrain, just our street is muddy over 1 mile when it rains. So no off-road adventures done. It drives great, when it is not in the garage for repair. After 1.5 year (about 6.000miles) the aft RH brake caliper seized. (Again, never driven in very muddy conditions or rough terrain.) Around the same time, airco inoperative >> broken wire. Also, it rains inside on the driver and passenger side. Always wet under the floor mat when it is parked in the rain. Now after about 2 years (10,000 miles) the famous death wobble around 60 miles/hour (Again, never driven in very muddy conditions or rough terrain.) >> steering shock absorber replaced and checked alignment. (JEEP advice) And now since about 3 months the car shakes from left to right at stand still and makes a metal sound. It feels like it wants to shift gear, but doesn’t. It doesn’t shake the same every day, sometimes a bit less or more. In electric mode or engine running, park, rev, neutral or drive position, doesn’t matter. It seems to come from the gearbox. The car went to the dealer, and they changed the wire loop to the electric motor in the gearbox (recommended by JEEP) It didn’t fix it. The car stayed at the dealer for 4 weeks, awaiting a solution from JEEP. No result until now. We picked it up 2 days ago (they wanted their free rental car back). No problem driving it but shacking Steven is still with us 😬 They await another solution from JEEP and are aiming for the gearbox (really?). So there will be a big chance that they need to replace the complete gearbox…to be continued… We are very disappointed as it is not a cheap car (around €70.000 here) and we already have issues as which make it look a 15-year-old car. (Again, never driven in very muddy conditions or rough terrain.) So far my advice is, look up (we didn’t) what issues u can expect on forums even if you buy a new one.

[@kerplunk38880]

Your videos and reviews are absolutely the 4 Star Michelin Reviews of KZbin! I have owned a Wrangler and a Gladiator. I have to say I just can't deal with the lack of reliability. The complexities you mention in this video reassure me that I'll stick to Lexus.

[@robertbass974]

Great review! I'm on my third Jeep wrangler. Just V6 Sport models. They have been extremely reliable and fun to drive anywhere! My 2020 sport has had nothing done to it besides oil and tire changes after 62,000 miles.

[@airgun1974]

just traded in our lemon 2023 jeep wrangler 4xe and got a 4runner. owned for 9 month 12k miles. stranded twice, 32 days loss of use, 7 trips to the dealer. the 4xe was very quick and drove well but unreliable. they will be worthless at 8year 100000 warranty expires.

[@macneoh7418]

Reminds me of my 2000 wrangler. It was nothing but problems. I also switched to Toyota and never looked back

[@TheExotich1]

How much did you get for trade in? I heard 4xe resale is horrible.

[@airgun1974]

@@TheExotich1 they offered 48k i took it and ran.

[@TheExotich1]

@airgun1974 yeah that's really bad resale for only 12K miles.

[@montefiveforty1]

Smart move

[@iamjeepy6]

Great review, but have to say i have been daily driving a Wrangler and now a Gladiator for 20+ years. Yes with a small family, only three of us. We have taken multiple long trips also. That said they are not for everyone, as said there things you will have forgo. Its a Jeep, they are meant to be enjoyed....

[@omarpulido8502]

I haven't watched the video yet but the fact that it's made by Stellantis formerly Fiat-Chrysler is all you need to know. They prioritize short term profits over longer term profits and that results in sub-par products. Now the wrangler is probably one of the best built Stellantis products, but that's not a high bar.

[@Incomudro1963]

And they know Jeep people will buy a Jeep - particularly a Wrangler - no matter what they charge for it.

[@itstheweirdguy]

This thing is a mechanics dream! There's soooooo much here to fix and work on.

[@gobear83]

How difficult will it be to service this vehicle when things go wrong ?

[@SandiaPeaks]

One of the best vehicle reviews on the tube! Thank you for all this great info. Picking mine up tomorrow so this info was all quite helpful and reaffirming. Thank you!

[@fredfrisbey1925]

Nice review and very explained of complicated engine. I still have my beloved 2 doors Sahara from 2014 with a 2.8 turbo diesel that runs great. I wonder if this one will still run in 10 years from now. These are popular here in Europe but most are rentals .

[@PracticerOfMetta]

Thank you! Owning a lot of Toyotas a few Ford trucks and many other brands throughout my life I’ve always wanted a JEEP. I was a mechanic in the army in the 70s. The new jeeps obviously are much more safe than those jeeps were. When I could no longer ride my motorcycle I decided to sell it and Trade in my car and buy a soft top two-door JL wrangler 2024. It is so fun! I do worry about reliability but I also purchased a seven year unlimited mileage Mopar warranty. Actually I would do that with any car nowadays because just replacing your nice screen is gonna cost you big bucks. At any rate I always enjoy your videos and thank you for taking the time to do such a thorough job. Making videos itself is hard work and there is no doubt you are one hell of a hard worker! This past severe blizzard I was out having fun in the roads and even was giving rides to a Postal Service worker. I do have many many miles as a professional driver with semi, city bus, and other things. Driving is my passion but not fast driving being able to go through anything driving! I wish you much continued success!

[@Evan_Land]

AMD always shares/knows more than even Jeep guys on KZbin. Well done!

[@wilbertgarcia103175]

I love this car reviews because you know ahead of time what good or bad cars you will be getting in to it.

[@John-ro3vu]

I talked crap on the 4XE until my wife got one. It’s actually been a great vehicle. Having a level 2 charger at the house is 100% necessary though. That V8 would be badass, but I’m holding out for the new Land Cruiser.

[@travisp11]

@@biggestsignyes but you can potentially run pure electric if you don’t out drive the electric range but the gas is there in case you run out of electric range.

[@DZ-cm5xw]

@@biggestsign You don’t need to charge it and only drive it on gas. That is what many people do for leasing certain trims, such as Sport S (You get the full federal $7500 tax credit plus potential state tax credits when leasing it and that make it cheaper than leasing a gas only)

[@John-ro3vu]

@@DZ-cm5xw I think it’s only like $3400 max now

[@DZ-cm5xw]

@@John-ro3vu Even for lease and take delivery before 2024? The Fed tax credit for purchasing in the 2nd half of 2023 was $3750 last time I checked. Some states done away with state tax credit for PHEV last time I checked.

[@jedison3414]

I retired my 2009 Ford Ranger in 2023 and purchased a 2023 Tacoma (Jan 2023). The main problem with the Tacoma was the seating position. I am 6 ft 1 inch, the steering wheel was not centered with the driver’s seat ( offset to the left too far) and lack of head room. I purchased a left over 2023 (new) Gladiator in March 2024. This truck is far superior to the Tacoma, the more I drive it, the more I like it. Also, the Tacoma had a rough idle with the A/c on.

[@sunnyvalentino]

Wranglers are fine if you buy base Pentastar models with minimum frills and off-road it. Unfortunately, not stocked on dealer lots.

[@GlennLaycock]

"According to a post on the Dodge Challenger Forum, some Jeep 3.6L engines have been found to contain casting sand in their coolant passages. However, this issue is not specific to engines built after 2018. The presence of casting sand in the coolant passages can cause issues with the heating system and may require a coolant flush and heater core replacement. It is worth noting that the presence of casting sand in the coolant passages is not a common issue and is considered a fluke . Every block leaves the foundry casting mold loaded with sand, and yet engine issues traceable to casting sand are very rare." @@User-q6x3b

[@ginacirelli1581]

"It's extremely loud!" Haha, coming off my 2006 TJ it's very quiet! I got in this thing thinking it would be so alien, but aside from being quieter and chonkier, it felt just like my beloved Jeep. And that's why I got one. Thanks for the review.

[@craigcoco6014]

Thanks! Love the reviews! Can you review the Ford Transit high roof and the Mercedes Sprinter high roof? Vanlifers are trying to figure out which one to build out.

[@user-wg3wj6ur9z]

I have the 2018 Jeep JL with the 3.6 l, I love it...t is a 2dr. 97k miles now and lots of engine issues, not happy with engine but love vehicle.

[@Tread1775]

It’s a Jeep thing (s/).

[@glennhinatsu1110]

This is the best most detailed review I have ever seen. Keep up the great work. Love your channel

[@PDLM1221]

The car care nut is so good and he’s a great mechanic also so he knows and I like how he praises the set up of the live axel as being the proper set up for off roading, not fancy independent systems on other supposedly off readers. He says it all , and I do believe I read they are planning a all electric in the future . And maybe they’ll give the next model a little bigger engine 2.2 , 2.5 something that is not maxed out! Love it nice review . I want one actually my wife wants one in lime yellow!

[@6.2ltrv85]

This has to be one of if not the best car/truck/suv review I have EVER seen. FANTASTIC job. Very informative with no crap inbetween. SUBBED!

[@live_emulator]

I would love to have an idea how maintance will look like after 100K miles for this type of Jeep.

[@jamesmyers9285]

I am surprised this guy gave this vehicle a nod and actually said something positive about a Jeep. A co-worker bought a Wrangler 4xe last month and is very happy with the truck, not my choice of vehicles, but I am not into off-roading. I have owned several Chrysler products, more specifically RAMs and Grand Cherokees, and have never had a problem with the exhaust system on any of them including my 2015 Chrysler 300c, Moreover, the quality of my 2023 Grand Cherokee Summitt is equal if not better than my neighbors BMW X5.

[@DZ-cm5xw]

When compared to an Audi, Land Rover and MB, Jeep is not that bad in reliability. Seriously! Plus Jeep are still affordable to maintain.

[@Japplesnap]

@@DZ-cm5xw I'm on my third new Jeep in a row since 2012. Never a problem with any of them. First two I kept for 6 years, current one is still pretty new, but so far it's been terrific.

[@joeshmoe8952]

I would stay away from anything Stellantis. That ticking noise issue is a known problem plus the pentastar engine has too many plastic parts. I believe the manufacturer recommends the wrong oil weight, too light.

[@ozarkliving7263]

Wouldn’t own it for free. I’d sell it immediately if given to me. Terrible vehicles.

[@bartwaggoner2000]

Apocryphal. I have the Pentastar, 2016, and it does tick on start after sitting a week, but is still going strong. New ones, I have no idea though…

[@bartwaggoner2000]

@@user-3tf67bk46u Such great info from a YT reply - this may be a first! Thank you - I need to digest this, especially the thermostat mod, which sounds like a great idea given the amount of plastic (and the JK engine bay gets quite hot)

[@Letsberealish]

My 2013 wrangler just hit 200k miles. The pentastar v6 is reliable. This new hybrid stuff and all those million hoses and connections is something I would avoid.

[@TJWinter1221]

​@allEyezOnDelphi This testimonial right here shows you how reliable and well-built the Jeep is! I don't know why there's so many people who think it's not!

[@lee-gd8iq]

Here in DFW, you can find 2 year old Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe's with low miles going for 20k below what they stickered for. The one I checked out on carfax today was stickered for 61k in 2022, now trying to get flipped for 41k. The high voltage battery had been replaced at only 2500 miles. It had one recall notice already addressed, and 2 more open recalls... one of which stated not to park it in garages, next to buildings, or next to other cars. I can only assume the parts weren't in to fix it yet? These 4xe's are being dumped left and right, and rightfully so. Not helping is (as this video states) is the complexity of the engine, the wimpy 4-banger, the (future headache) turbos, and etc etc. But, perhaps worst of all, this Jeep only gets like 21-23 miles on an electric charge (when it's working properly). Once you exhaust those precious 20 something miles, your 4xe becomes the least fuel efficient Wrangler in their lineup. That's what 600 lbs of battery dead-weight will do. And, almost comical, Electricity America 🇺🇸 recently touted these 4xe vehicles can now be fully charged in only 2 hours. Imagine being a green-nick and going on a 1000 mile road trip. To use all-EV power, you'd have to spend over 95 hours (3.96 days) stopped to charge your vehicle (assuming it doesn't catch on fire first).

[@fraxonthefurry21]

Can't wait for him to get his hands on a new land cruiser in the future

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@kevinraven5618]

this is the most exciting jeep ii have ever heard of.. so we got one! the pink one! it's VERY pretty! and the features i've learned about in this vid are very good

[@kmatax9237]

3 cooling systems full of plastic parts 👍👍👍

[@Rockybalboa541]

Jeep service departments are going to be making BANK because of the 4xe system fail points

[@bartwaggoner2000]

NIGHTMARE

[@jonc2914]

New jeeps are junk

[@A.TAviation]

It's a starter generator we use those in aircraft to start the engines , and gas been very effective witch is probably why they went that route

[@LLG47]

It's a Jeep, so it will break eventually. That said, would you prefer repair costs in the 100s or 1000s with several month wait times? I cannot fathom buying something like the 4xe. You end up getting high 20s of gas mileage instead of high teens sure, but the added cost of the hybrid system and the complexity associated with repairs and long term ownership rules out any of the economic benefits. That, and your mechanic will probably just turn you away. You will have to go to the dealer for engine work. Good luck replacing the three water pumps, turbo, MGK, integrated manifold intercooler etc. Like, if you want efficiency and are that concerned, just get a different vehicle. This isn't an economy car at all anyway. The only wrangler I would get would be a pretty stripped down 3.6 with a manual. I'm sure the automatic is okay too, but with Stellantis added complexity is a bad plan.

[@DZ-cm5xw]

As a Jeep owner for years, I found the maintenance/repair costs are on par with my Honda. I don’t think it cost more or need longer wait time over other vehicles. Jeep wranglers from the $36k base model to the $100k loaded models share most of the parts. The reason some Wranglers are so expensive is due how Jeep bundles and prices its options, for example, in order to get heated seats, you have to buy a $4000 winter package with upgraded rare axle and heated engine block, plus remote start. To get leather seat, you have to choose top trims that come with many stuffs you don’t need. The V8 version gets just super expensive because you have to get every freaking options under the sun.

[@DZ-cm5xw]

As far as the Hybrid 4xe, it is a plug in hybrid, not a traditional hybrid like a Honda CRV hybrid, which the ICE constantly running and consume gas. For a plug in hybrid, when it is in electric mode, the ICE is off. So you basically don’t use any gas. If your daily commute is less than 20 miles, you don’t need to run the gas engine until you hit the “gas oil refresh mode”, which the car force you to run the gas engine to keep it healthy. But electricity is not free unless you live in the areas that provide free EV charging. If you can’t charge at home, this EV thing becomes a total BS, pain in the rare end and will absolutely drive you insane. But I can charge at home with less than 20 miles daily commute, the 4xe works for me.

[@MeliorIlle]

You are delusional.@@DZ-cm5xw

[@dylanlam6430]

Innovation will always move forward. That’s exactly the point of capitalism. Ford released a bronco and lit a fire under jeep and now they’re trying new things or else they will die.

[@paulm6481]

Wrangler needs a full electric motor to replace ICE

[@rairadrai]

I have this with the hardtop and the mopar sound deadening panels. Mine is a 21. Love mine so far.

[@angeloaguilar422]

Awesome review! Very detailed and you really know your stuff! This is how in depth car reviews should be done.

[@madspecv]

FYI, not sure if they enabled the hood alarm on the 4xe but no, there is no hood alarm on the Wranglers (19xx to 2023). You need a Z_Automotive Tazer Mini to enable it. That's a $500 CAD investment, not cheap. I don't know why jeep does not give you that option, kinda sucks.

[@realfreedom5029]

Love that white Toyota Prius in the background. Why? Because it’s ours :). Thanks Ahmed, great review!

[@andrewnguyen9748]

Best car review channel. Car ownership and selection is more than how shiny the paint is or design language. Great work as always!

[@racsw3]

Did not think I could hate the 4xe any more than I already do..Boy, was I wrong

[@ryannewazada2102]

This is an excellent video review for the evaluation of the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Hybrid Plug-in vehicle 🚜. You did an excellent job in this thorough examination. This is why I'm not getting this 4xe as I am content with the gas aspirated Wrangler with the 2.0L Hurricane 🌀 Turbo Engine. This engine has good fuel estimated per gallon. This still provides power for daily driving and off-road use.

[@bartwaggoner2000]

This seems like a Wrangler to NOT own out of warranty, for the first time ever. Which engine option is most reliable long term, and cheapest to service - Pentastar V6 or Hemi V8?

[@Forest0922]

Ya make sure it's the third gen 3.6

[@aportilla007]

Bro, dana44 floating axle. That is a big deal.

[@luisaquino2803]

I watch all your reviews and all your videos on different toyota and lexus engines. I love the series on your LS. You have the knowledge, experience, patience and love of what you do. I really appreciate everything I've learned from you. Keep doing great videos!! Will continue to watch. I know you do reviews on mostly toyotas and lexus and mazda. I am looking to buy the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. If you get your hands in one and can make a review, it will really make me know if I should buy it or not. Thanks, be God be with you, always.

[@macdaddyp8437]

Look at the recalls, customer feedback boards, and overall issues to make a sound decision.

[@FieldWorxoverlandadventures]

After being an owner of 14 jeeps & my most recent a 392, I drove a 4xe and I hated it, I was told the battery was extremely low the power was terrible all these different buttons you have to push etc. I’ve also read people have been stranded out in the middle of nowhere because it also drains the vehicle battery, it’s extremely heavy if you put four people in it big people you could be overloaded with weight, also the dealerships at least in my state can’t get other models on their lot they’re pushing these electric vehicles so if you want a different model you have to order, it sure would be nice to be able to go to the dealer and look at different models and test drive them, I don’t like the way this whole thing is going, I feel the Ford bronco is starting to do better than jeep unfortunately. Also they’ve been having some fires with these jeeps it’s not good.

[@dirtbeard108]

Jeep makes it way to difficult to buy a 2dr model with a manual trans. Keeping my old one and buying a pickup instead of a new Jeep.

[@DZ-cm5xw]

No dealer will stock 2dr with manual, as it won’t sell, but you can order one.

[@sunbeam8866]

@@DZ-cm5xw How many months for delivery?

[@mjerome1457]

Not Reliable do not buy unless you have a 2nd vehicle, waaay OVERPRICED and horrible dealership service. Buy it used only!! Looks great though…just lease it…And this was the best review of a Jeep that I have ever seen🌟

[@richards144]

you should do a review of the 3.6 engine. This review was way too narrow.

[@DZ-cm5xw]

You can’t find a 3.6 in a 2024 Wrangler despite it is on paper. Dealers don’t stock it, Jeep make it difficult for you to order it and they insist to pair your 3.6 with manual transmission. So basically forget it, because I tried.

[@richards144]

@@DZ-cm5xw True. I’ve got mine on order. When I go to dealerships I’m not seeing hardly any Wranglers at all on the lots. When I do see them, they’re the 392’s, 2L or the 4xe. Maybe that’ll change as Jeep works thru their backlog now that the strike is over. I also feel I owe you a bit of an apology as I think my first comment came off as too brusque. Sometimes phone typing does that. Sorry.

[@dawood2u]

​@@DZ-cm5xwI just bought a two-door 2024 with the 3.6😊

[@DZ-cm5xw]

@@dawood2u Congrats! What kind of price did you pay if you don’t mind me asking? I think 3.6 with 2 dr is a great configuration. Soft top too?

[@dawood2u]

@@DZ-cm5xw 2 door Willys, hardtop, 3.6, and 8 speed $47,000. It came with the two Dana 44 axles, a rear Locker, Rubicon fenders and 4.10 gear ratio. I lifed it 3.5 in, regeared it to 4.88 and a front locker, and threw 37s at it 😄