The Disappointing Truth Of Jeep Wrangler Ownership.

Today I give a 2 year ownership update with my Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392!

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[cliffordtracey]

Great content. I put 18 thousand miles on my 2022 392 and I have zero complaints. I recently traded it in for the 2024 392 with side impact air bags. Best jeep decision. The power seats are very comfortable. However, I decided to add the level-2 AEV edition package.
The ride quality is a game changer. Bumps and lumps are no longer an issue. It's like driving an escalade. You may have to add steps for your family, however.

[Petey]

I’ve got a 2018 that has spent half of its 68k+ miles on 38” tires and have had 0 issues. Hard off-roading for 2-3 weeks at a time a few times a year and live in Vermont (snow, mountains, etc). Honestly I don’t think I’ve owned a more reliable vehicle at almost 40 years old.

[warmeds]

I finally got the 392 Jeep and its the best Rubicon I've ever owned. If you want a Jeep that will beat a Camaro, Challenger or Mustang GT from light to light and take you off roading anywhere you want to go - look no further than the 392'. Great videos Ben...

[UncommonSense-nbow]

I'll be at 2 years in May. It is my daily driver and I currently have 26, 500 miles and mine has been completely trouble free. Just oil changes and tire rotations every 6, 000 miles. I still love it.

[mikefoehr]

Talk about reliability....my 13 Tacoma had 170 000 kms or 106 000 miles and only had one real repair...front wheel bearing and hub. I did change the rear springs. Towing a lot came into play. Your Jeep with 10 000 miles, that barely broken in. See how it is after 100 000 miles.

[dw]

Great info! My Jeep is also really reliable, but it's 30 years old!

[kirkb]

We have a 392 with the AEVJL370 package...keeping it forever, could not care less about cost to own or quality, it's freaking awesome!

[quitoduck]

I bought a '24 2 dr Willys and so far I love it! No issues.

[el]

I’m married and my wife’s car looks NOTHING like the inside of that vehicle! But different strokes for different folks.

[powerboatguy]

I had the 5.7 in my Challenger and a 392, put a lot of miles and never had any issues other than a minor electrical issues. I had a 6 cylinder Wrangler from the 1990s and put over 200, 000 mi on it, I would love to get a Wrangler with a 392.

[SimTheOne]

Lol the opposite is the case for me. I’m the Wife and my 2021 JLUR XR 392 is immaculate AND its my daily! My husbands Grand Cherokee is a rolling dumpster 😂. We could NEVER share a vehicle. Mine has a little over 38, 000mi now, and the only issue I had was due the notorious Pedal Commander failure(which I trashed).

[ScubaNut]

My 22 Rubicon JLU has had fewer issues than most of my new cars in the past. Manual transmission was lightly grinding going into second so I changed the fluid with full synthetic and made sure it was topped off... that resolved that. Otherwise no complaints... as long as you don't mind the bumpy ride and less refined nature of the vehicle... it's the worlds best convertible and most capable 4X4.

[allandenola]

Wait till the hinges and panels start the galvanic corrosion! Great video as always ❤ its amazing they can’t fix the corrosion issues after all these years

[brettbridges]

Great video! How about a long term review. 2013 Wrangler Sport S 2DR Auto: bought used at 20k miles, Jan 2015, 2nd owner, now it has 155k miles. ZERO issues, knock on wood.... My wife drives it every day to work (50 miles a day). It has BFG KM2s and rides like a Jeep is supposed to, a buggy. Oh yeah way to stay classy Ben with the LC purchase. Digging the old LC.

[za]

Not proud owner of a 2022 wrangler. Constant electrical problems and now the transmission is slipping at approx 30k miles. No off roading, well maintained, driven easy. Unacceptable. Jeep = Chrysler = Stellantis = Crap.

[JDEC]

I got one of the first units off the line in early 2021, 24K on it without any issues. Its a badass convertible you can drive year round.

[turbojunki]

I only have 1900 miles on my 392 but on the few 150 mile plus trips we’ve taken. No issues with it being too loud. Drives soo much better than all my other Jeeps, and any other JL’s I’ve driven(4xE, Rubicon 3.6, sport 3.6) we have the 3 JK’s. My only complaint is the drivers seat comfort is not as good as the JK, OR the cloth of the other JL’S. With the exhaust closed, driving under 70mph which is very tough I know. It’ll do 18mpg.

[flaviomagana]

Bought my wife a 2021 Willys with the 3.6L V6 and it’s still running strong with no issues. I went from 31s to 33s and it fixed the slack in steering. Definitely worth every penny.

[cowelk]

Yes, the 392 is fun to drive. I have never driven one but I had a '68 Roadrunner with the 383 HP engine. It was fun. It had power. It was fast. And it sounded really great when the 4 barrel carburetor kicked in (You may not even know what that is). But it was cheap back then. Today, I have a 2021 JLU Sport with the EcoDiesel engine. I love it. It has 53, 000 miles on it and have had no issues. It can't do what a 392 can do but the fuel economy is way better. I average 22 over the course of a year with city, off road, and highway driving. While drive 40 mph on a level road like you were doing, I would be showing 30 mpg not 16. Also, it has plenty of torque and can crawl off road with the best. I don't have lockers but for most people they aren't necessary. The best part is my total cost of purchase was $42, 000 plus taxes. I added a 2 1/2 inch lift and 33 inch tires. I am in it for less than $50, 000. Yours is way cooler and sounds way better but for the price I will take the EcoDiesel.

[lesley]

My ocd would not allow me to drive that thing in such a disgusting condition. My wife is an absolute pig in our car and many disputes ensue because of it. Love that exhaust note