Honest 35,000 Mile Review of the Jeep Gladiator

Must watch if you are considering getting yourself one of the toughest and most fun vehicles on planet earth 🌎

[John-yfie]

I've always own a Wrangler and every 3-4 years I move up for a newer wrangler since 2005. I've owned a 2016 Wrangler Hardrock and in 2018 I special ordered a Wrangler Rubicon Recon. But in 2021 I special ordered a Gladiator Rubicon with all the special options. I now have close to 34, 000 miles and have driven on some of the worst roads and also drove from lower part of Maryland to up state NY, doing 70-78mph and it rides like a dream. The oil is changed every 3-4 months using Pennsoil Plat. and also rotate my tires the same time in our garage. The only after market item installed was a Volant Cold Air Intake and it did increase my power and fuel mileage . I get 16.2-16.8 average.Out of all my Jeeps, this one drives and handles the best. I moved our entire contents from our old home to our new home in 3 days with this Gladiator. It took us to a severve snow storm in PA and only needed 4wd once due to the heavy ICE on a back road. I'm 75 and still enjoy my Gladiator! Yanni

[quicktoevil]

Daily driving 23 Gladie Willys. I need the bed, 4wd and decent ground clearance for deep snow and some offroading. Coming from fullsize pickups and having never owned a Jeep I wasn't sure the Gladiator was enough. On paper, it was promising and it fit in the garage at a condo wife and I bought. We moved everything with the Gladiator. Very versatile truck. Love the low bed height yet aggressive stance; an unusual combination. Much love for the Jeep Gladiator!

[jamesjannell]

Great review Thank-you. I have the, 21 Mojave fabtech 2" lift with 35" tires. And could not agree more on the towing. I was very hesitant towing my 5500lb boat but she is very capable of towing. Love mine not a single issue at 20, 000 miles and she is a pickup. The best part.

[markgosser]

I have a 2020 Launch Edition Gladiator and everything you said about the towing and off road is so true. I added a two inch lift with 35s and love the appearance. I tow a 26’ toy hauler that weighs 5k dry and pull with a Seadoo RXT 300 inside.

[barrywinslow]

Thanks for the real world appraisal. You sound like a genuine Jeep lover. I'm planning on getting mine this fall at retirement. Adding some aux lights and a few goodies but mostly stock. She'll go and pull anything that I want. Good health my friend and may God bless

[talezfromthedashcam]

just picked u a gladiator about a month ago, Jeep number 6 These things are awesome. the last truck I had was 1993. Gonna be luvin' this build,

[GoChangeYaLife]

Good video! I have a 2019 Overland with 152, 000 miles. It's on the Mopar lift with 37s. I offroad and/or rock crawl, tow a camper, mini camper, and ATV trailer, and haul stuff. Just towed my 4, 000lb trailer across four states. If my jeep could talk, I would let it do it's own review because it would have some stories for you. If you ever saw some of the stuff on my channel that I've done and continue to do, you'd think I was crazy. Well.... maybe I am a little.

Like my dad used to say, "Why have a toy if you're not gonna play with it?" Luckily for me, the Jeep can double as a toy and work vehicle.

[dalekarraker]

I have a 2021 Gladiator Willys, 3.6 Gas, 3.73 gears and no lockers. 2" lift, running 33" BFG AT. I tow a teardrop trailer a LOT. I'm very happy with it and my wheeling is about like yours - I'm not trying to conquer the worst trail in the mountains, but it will go anywhere I need to get to. I wonder if I might end up regretting not having the lockers, but so far so good.

[trail_tracker]

I agree. Love my JTR. Did hard trails like Holcomb Creek and Rubicon Trail. And I drive it daily. 2.5" lift plus 37".

[dennisjordan]

Awesome Review I have the 2021 Sport Oscar Mike Upgrade Edition package and heavy Towing package with 33's I am going to upgrade to 35's I love how smooth it is on the highway & still looks bad Ace!

[Mittens]

I bought a new fully loaded 2020 Rubicon that I built up on 37s.

I do a lot of fishing, hunting, and camping and I loved it, especially off-road. Nothing beats its off road capabilities, ensuring you can get where you need to go.

BUT, I couldn’t get over how uncomfortable it was. At 6’2” the seat comfort is atrocious, the on road wander, wind noise, wind push, etc would just beat you into submission. I couldn’t stand to be in it for more than 2 hours without needing a break.

I told myself it’s just a Jeep thing but saying it and living it are different things. I sold it and bought a Raptor and the comfort is otherworldly. The Gladiator will always have a special place in my heart but the Raptor can actually get me nearly anywhere I needed my Gladiator to get me in total comfort.

[DUNEATV]

Fun factor driving a Jeep is off the charts!!!

[affordablevoices]

Great review Dave, liked your down to earth assesment. When you get one of these it seems like they are everywhere. When AMC sold Jeep to Chrysler it was close to the deal of the Indians selling Manhattan for 24 dollars in beads.

[djbiteric]

Great video, where can I find that roof rack?

[Gmhardwood]

I’ve got a 22 gladiator Rubicon eco-diesel. I did the same 2 inch Mopar kit and I love it just waiting on 37s. I’m glad to see you have such positive reviews for your set up.

[MrKey-mnji]

Great looking rig...enjoyed your review.

[RogerJG]

I agree it's a Great Vehicle I love mine, question where did you get the LED lights on your grill, an dhow did you hook them up I been thinking about getting a set,

[sukranlm]

Thanks for the honest review . Plan to buy a gladiator. Due to all bad reviews, it scares me. I decided to look for owner reviews that's give me an idea. Thank you for sharing..

[briansimonetti]

I purchased a 2020 Rubicon Gladiator on President’s Day Weekend in 2020, just about a month before the country shut down due to Covid. I’m just about at 19k miles. I’m still enjoying my truck, love that I can take the freedom panels off. I have a truck bed tent, and really nice inflatable air mattress for it. So I enjoy camping with it. But I have an interest in the 392, maybe I wouldn’t if Jeep would of had a bigger engine option with the Gladiator platform.

[hostesshoney]

Great review! Short and sweet!! Thanks!!