What To Look For When Buying a Used Jeep JL Wrangler

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What To Look For When Buying a Used Jeep JL Wrangler

Since we've had the Jeep Wrangler JL for almost five years, it's time to discuss what to look for when buying a used one! Here is everything I would look for if I was buying a used Jeep JL Wrangler. Let us know in the comments if we missed anything that might be a red flag in buying a used JL Wrangler.

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[DIRTROADCRED]

We hope this helps you find your perfect JL!
Thanks for watching.

[billjones]

You are doing the Jeep community a good service - thank you!

[warhornz]

Amazing breakdown of all what is needed to know. Thanks a lot!

[ChrisMedici]

I’m looking at 2018 Sahara: carefully looked in, out and under the vehicle. Also, test drove it in the rain to see if the hardtop leaked. The Car fax is also helpful to see service history, ownership etc. Your tips are gold! Thank you 🙏

[bobbyrob]

Matt my man….So glad you have your own channel been watching you for years. Great video packed with great information…When we’re ready we’re definitely calling you for our new Rubicon…Keep up the great content!!! 🙏🏼👊🏼🇺🇸

[jasondixon]

This was great information Appreciate you for making this video.

[tokiwartooth]

Happy to have found your channel, love my jeepy.

[markhawn]

I e been a Jeep owner for a year now I have a 2021 Willy’s 4 door wrangler glad your still doing Jeep videos your very informative and now I have the Jeep bug keep the good content going

[rilopez]

I literally just craweled under a jeep today. it was pourly wrapped in Green and scratches all over. underneath it had off road scratched. Its a 4xe and they wanted $62. LOL I didn't walk away I ran.

[gilbertferguson]

Good advice. You didn’t mention looking under the hood for any potential issues. I Always checked the dipstick to see what the oil looks like. Old school maybe. 😀

[katieluvsu]

Wish I had done a better look over my 2007. Young and stupid. Now I’m on the search for a new to me preferably 2017 or newer. Thanks for tips.

[Summitauto]

Always important to look over the windshield for chips and cracks especially on a Wrangler. I would say 50% of the used Wranglers I see have some sort of damage to the Windshield because of the angle. Good vid.

[BishopBrothersGarage]

Just a thought as well, if the Jeep has an oversized tire check the rear gate and hinges for play or rattles if they are not already replaced or reinforced.

[crowelltraining]

Keep the content rolling. We are going to blow up you channel

[LukeEdward]

2018, 2019, and maybe into 2020 - Look for galvanic corrosion on the aluminum to steel connections; i.e. the door and hood hinges. I had a service manager look me straight in the eye and warn of this. Also remember that Stellantis’ corrosion warranty is 5Y/100K, so it’s not a completely deal breaker if there stuff under the paint as they will be required to do the body work for you at no cost.

[matthewimperato]

Great video! Why no mention of the hinge, door and hood corosion issues?

[joeslowy]

Listen for rear diff whine, hop under and see if the drive shaft moves. if so, rear diff pinion bearings are shot.

[philipcouture]

Thanks for the pro tips! I’ll be sure to utilize them when looking for my Jeep! Will it be a major deal breaker finding a soft top that’s worn out? Is it super expensive to replace?

[RTX]

Great video! I really appreciated your buying advice since I am actively searching for a 2-door JL Wrangler myself. I crawled under a 2020 Wrangler Sport S and the frame and all the metal support pieces were covered in a black grease. After first glance, I thought the underbody looked rust free, but after I touched a few spots and got grease on my hands, I was concerned it was a cover-up job. Have you heard, or seen, any 2020 Wranglers with a factory installed rustproofing coating. The dealership’s salesman told me that is what it was.

[michaelbinkley]

How rare is the color Cosmo Blue..? Which happens to be the color of my 2011 JK….. Another great video. Good information!