Where do I begin?
Fuel pump was replaced within a year of purchase.
Clutch was replaced a year later.
Synchro-mechanism went out in the transmission - had to replace the entire transmission and have since learned that this is a common problem with Jeep Wranglers.
Top ripped and had to be replaced.
The starter went out which totally cut all power to my car.
The ride is terribly uncomfortable, it is light weight so it isn't good in the snow despite being four wheel drive and I get approximately 12 miles to the gallon. All of this is topped off by the annoying "Jeep wave cult" in which Wrangler drivers become default members.
This was the worst car purchase I have ever made. I strongly encourage all readers to look elsewhere when considering a car; if you don't want to believe me, check Consumer Reports.
Jeep Wrangler is not the vehicle for someone who really wanted a Honda Civic or some other simple reliable street transportation. If you bought it used, there's always the likelihood that some kid took it offroad and drove the heck out of and traded it off rather than repair damage. Had my '93 Wrangler since new and it's been all over Colorado. Yes, the hydraulic clutch went out while still in warranty, but the repair has held for about 9 or 10 years. I shelled out the transfer case somewhere, but I've thrashed it hard in places you'd never get to in a street vehicle. If you can't handle a wrench, you probably shouldn't get a Wrangler, but mine has been very reliable since new despite occasional bouts of serious abuse I subject it to. I'll probably keep it until it wears an antique tag. I'll just add that were I to buy another, I wouldn't buy a used one unless I planned to turn it into a trail machine and rebuild or modify some of the weaker components.
Where do I begin?
Fuel pump was replaced within a year of purchase.
Clutch was replaced a year later.
Synchro-mechanism went out in the transmission - had to replace the entire transmission and have since learned that this is a common problem with Jeep Wranglers.
Top ripped and had to be replaced.
The starter went out which totally cut all power to my car.
FUEL PUMP - covered by warranty, so don't complain about it...
CLUTCH - probably caused by you trying to tear it up.. DUH?
TRANSMISSION - should have studied about wranglers before you bought it... once again, DUH?
TOP - once again, probably your fault ( they're not indestructable.... )
STARTER - THEY GO OUT AFTER A WHILE!!!!! THEY DON'T LAST AS LONG AS THE CAR!!!! o and by the way? it was the alternator that went out because the alternator supplies power to all electronics, NOT THE STARTER!!! the starter starts the car and nothing else... ONCE AGAIN..... DUH??!?!?!?!
For auto ratings, Consumer Reports is a biased rag of a magazine, not worth the paper it is written on. Their auto "tests" are nothing, but opinionated commentary.
Some of their reports on items other than cars are good, but beyond quantitative ratings of equipment functionality, I take the magazine, and its agenda, with a grain of salt.
I bought a Jeep Wrangler about 6 months ago and may I say, one of the best purchases I've made in some time. As far as these particular comments, not only have you probably never owned a Jeep, it sounds as if you've never purchased a used vehicle. Used vehicles are just that- used. And if you know anything about Jeeps, yes they are used and abused, that's the fun. Learn how to turn a wrench or drive a Japanese car like everyone else.
My 1995 Wrangler has over 137,000 miles on it and continues to be a reliable vehicle.
The Jeep Wrangler is not a Toyota Camry, Honda Civic, or Mazda Miata, nor is it meant to be.
It is a rugged vehicle designed for on & off-road use. Of course there are compromises in highway ride & handling, but try to take a Camry, Civic, or Miata up a snow-covered logging road, or just across town on unplowed roads in a snowstorm. Here the
Wrangler excells.
It's not a vehicle for everybody, but it looks to me like the reviewer made a poor choice of vehicles for his/her transportation needs.
You can't fault the Wrangler for that.
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