Is the Jeep Wrangler really that BAD? | ReDriven (JK) Jeep Wrangler used car review.

There's really no questioning the fact that the Jeep Wrangler (2007-2018) is one of the most capable 4WD vehicles on the market. Their unique blend of utilitarian design and 4x4 running gear offer the perfect platform for buyers to create some true off-road weapons.

That said, one thing you definitely can question is their reliability. Join Adam as he gives you the run-down on everything you should know before buying one.

What do you think of the Jeep Wrangler? Let us know in the comments below.

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00:00​​​​​ - Intro
00:51​​​​ - What is it?
02:53​​ - Does it look good?
06:05​​​​​ - How's the interior?
07:54​​​​​ - How's the tech?
08:26​​​​​ - Is it practical?
09:26​​​​​ - What goes wrong?
10:27​​​​​ - Is it safe?
10:58​​​​​ - What's it like to drive?
13:13​​​​ - How much does it cost?
13:49​​​​ - Running costs?
14:52​​​​​ - Should you buy it?

#Jeep
#Wrangler
#4x4

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[miguelbahamonde]

Bought 2014 with 68k km on it, 35' tires amd 2.5"lift, 2 years later going for 110k km and no issues, love that machine!

[peterc]

I own a 2010 Wrangler, original owner and well maintained. I have 350 000km and runs great.

[joezephyr]

5 years and the novelty has not worn off. I Love My Jeep!

[six_speedbikes]

Bought 2015 Jeep jk new, still daily drive it, no issues

[deutschk]

Everything listed by the mechanic can be applied to ANY other car. ANY other car has an example of a person with a shitty experience, bad engines, cooling systems, flat tires etc. etc. One example means nothing. I drive a 2014 and it is a daily driver. Zero issues as long as you provide the care required by every car.

[stickydoodle]

15:58 My thoughts exactly. There are so many other, technically better cars you can get for a better price…But the Wranglers are just so COOL though!

[danwhite]

Mate, another logical review. I have owned a wrangler and I’m waiting on my next one. I agree with everything you said.

[johnwalkowiak]

Have a 2012 sport Wrangler closing in on 180, 000 miles. Few sets of brakes and spark plug wires replaced. No other issues at all. Does leak once in awhile but very happy with it. Hope I didn't just put the jinx on

[paulforti]

I have a 2017 JKU Sport. Unmolested, factory standard 46k on the clock. Not beating my own drum, but it’s probably the best example I’ve seen in Australia. I bought it new and it was love at first sight. It drives like a truck, you feel every bump, bit vague (but predictable) at highway speed, the wind noise is annoying. But saying all that, that’s why I love it. It’s a car you drive! It doesn’t do it for you! Which adds to the charm. The pentastar 3.6 is brilliant, it sounds angry and gets the 2T girl moving with plenty of enthusiasm. 20 year Jeep owner from XJs to Tjs and a JKU that I wouldn’t trade for anything. I am fairly certain the mechanic in the vid was talking about the Diesel or the old 3.8 boat anchor. Stay away from that, look after it and you will get smiles every time you jump into its uncomfortable drivers seat.

[NicholasRourke]

I've had the 22 Wrangler Unlimited JL in the Rubicon spec for a few months. It came with a hard to see left indicator on the dash. Jeep replaced the entire instrument cluster for free and it was no fuss at all, so i can't relate to the comments on customer service. The car itself stock is an absolute monster offroad. On road the handling is still a little sh*t but it pulls off the mark pretty damn well for a 4x4. That said, so far, it's my all time favourite car. Love it. Save for the JL

[blikkiesblignaut]

Had a 2008 Rubicon 3.8, bought it with 60000km. Previous owner was a young lady that used it as a fashion statement in Sandton, South Africa. First time I used the diff locks, both of them did not want to release. They were replaced by the dealer under warranty. Currently driving our 6th Jeep, but I think we are the lucky ones, no failures on 5 of them. The first one was a 4.7 Grand, blown head gasket after a waterpipe burst in a rainstorm and we did not notice it. Sold it with about 300 000km on the clock. My pick so far, the 4.7 Grand and WKUL diesel Sahara. I liked the Rubicon, but it made off road driving too easy.

[randyvoorhis]

I own two Wranglers: a 1998 TJ soft top and a 2 door 2012 JK. The novelty hasn’t worn off yet, and in my case, I have purchased both used, but both were cared for by other previous owners, so I have avoided many problems associated with highly modified and hard off road use. Your review for the 2021 is spot on, except again, the novelty, which I would call more of a passion, remains.

[Caligrl]

I owned a toyota tacoma went up to Tahoe and hit a blizzard truck blew a gasket and I have heard Toyta does not handle the extreme weather well. This is a game changer. I was on the lot looking for something and I think I found it in the Jeep wrangler. Praying my mechanic is going to back me up on this.

[syrindark]

I recently bought a 3.8 wrangler and was directed that way buy a 30 year jeep mechanic friend of mine. His logic was unless you wanted the older 4.0 the 3.8 is the next best thing (next to maybe a 392). Even with the somewhat higher fail rate from the transmissions in that year if your prime concern is reliability they seem to be the better choice.

At least for his locations he has worked at over the years even if you include transmission services the 3.6 was brought in with failure rates almost double that of the 3.8. He says if you are dead set on the 3.6 because you want the extra power aim for 2015 or later.

[MrPramii]

I owned a 2001 TJ sport for 10 years, only thing that went wrong was the rear Dana 44 diff. First time due to me being a teenager and treating her like a rally spec Audi Quattro, second time due to being installed incorrectly by the mechanic. Replaced for free.

Had a 2011 JK sport (3.8) for 2 years now. So far, no issues at all 🤞🏾 thirsty as hell and truly terrible on corrugations, but otherwise great fun to drive. Replaced the freedom panels with a bestop sunrider, so nice with the roof off! And even fairly standard (33's, no diff locks) she is incredible off road.

Both have been daily drivers and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another

[itrunamok]

Wife has a 2014 2 door and I have a 2015 4 door. No plans on getting rid of either, they have been great to us!

[dorothysfriend]

Thanks for that. I have a 2010 Unlimited and I LOVE it. When I first took it out of the car yard it had a problem with the EGR valve a week later, fortunately the car yard fixed it, even though it was too old for a full warranty. The the EGR valve failed again (faulty valve) and they replaced that one too. Then I needed to replace the radiator, this also happened with the previous TJ I had, (so watch out for that), they have made the top of the radiator in plastic (duh), stupid, stupid, stupid. It's been a couple of years trouble free, but now it needs a fuel injector, and I'm dreading the cost. I don't go to Jeep mechanics, but my local guy is fabulous and always uses after market parts. I'm wondering whether it might be prudent to replace All of the injectors at the same time? Because the head will be off anyway, don't want to risk going through that again.

I own a jeep jk 2015 rubicon with 125, 000 miles well maintained mostly drivin on the highway and very little off road, i dont want to scratch it 😜 it still look brand new, I get alot of compliments every time i go out the only major thing that happend to my jeep was that i had to change was the rockers and lifters but after i did that it runs like new. im never getting rid of this model EVER.

[dapacman]

I found jeep owners love em or hate em with a passion, no middle ground.
Wranglers are not immune to problems but these models 2007, 2008 and 2012 are at the top of the list due to how bad these problems were. The 2007 Jeep Wrangler went through a total of 10 recalls.

[hantang]

had one 2013 rubicon with 3.8l v6, never offroad, so it is still running happily without a tiny issue