lol, very true.

Good to hear!

Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately these all seem to be issues that can come with these vehicles, and it sounds like you got all of them. Best of luck, hopefully the worst is behind you.

Rear sump transmission has started leaking on my jeep gladiator Rubicon 2021

@@fchrisb804 no problem, glad to help. Thanks for watching.

Congratulations! Best of luck. I love my truck and really want to stick it out, they do come with some quirks/concerns though.

I think you made a great choice. Back when I was looking (April 2021) the Mojave wasn't even out yet. But then, neither was the Ford Bronco -- just 2 years of persistent/teasing BS/Fake News ("vaporware") Ford advertising hype & promises...but NO Broncos being made/delivered to anyone. So in the MID-size segment, only the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon and Chevy Colorado ZR2 were candidates -- a very short Short List for sure. Was living in CO (Springs) at the time and HAD there been a Mojave Gladiator available I woudl have considered it, as the Rubicon & Mojave are the 2 top-dog Gladiators -- the "luxury" High Altitude (HA) was the most expensive but way less capable, so I didn't even consider it. Anyway, given I was in CO, I thought the Rubicon was more appropriate for the high mountains passes and off-road trails CO is known for given that rock-crawling was WAY more likely than desert-running. Here In West TX now (ELP), with the desert here it's the other way around so a Mojave woudl have been more appropriate. I plan to move back to CO (Springs again!) in 2 years, so the Rubicon will be back at home up there, but I DO take it out in the desert here when I can. Rocky Mountain High, -- John Denver

Thank you. I love this truck, it is a blast. Best of luck, I hope you enjoy your ownership.

Thank you!

Thanks. Yeah, nothing is perfect out there. The fun factor definitely helps to overlook the flaws. They make hundreds of thousands of these vehicles/engines, there are bound to be bad ones.

Yeah, I have a feeling mine will get really bad this winter when the temps drop.

I agree, no brand is without issues and they make so many of these vehicles there are bound to be bad days/issues. The paint bubbling on the aluminum panels is one of my biggest concerns, but that is covered for another year and a half so I’ll likely take it to the dealer before I hit the 5 yr mark to have it repaired. I live this truck, it is a blast, just wanted to put some info out there as it is likely not for everyone.

Thanks for sharing. It’s a tough decision, as there is nothing else out there like the Gladiator, and I do love it. Just concerned it will be a money pit as time goes on. I’ll have to look in to the Hocking Hills run. My wife and I love it there, only about 3 hrs from where we live.

@@jrmotorsports5532 You’re welcome. I understand that. I love Hocking Hills too! I am about a 3 Hour Drive also. I live in northwest Ohio.

@@AndrewBaker924 cool, yeah, I’m 15 mins South of CLE.

@@jrmotorsports5532 That is cool. Yeah you are probably alot closer to SOR than me. I went in May of last year. It is like a 2-2.5 hr drive to that off road park for me.

@@AndrewBaker924 gotcha. Yeah, 45 mins for me.

Yeah, does not look like a terrible job. I plan on getting the metal Dorman one for mine. Thanks!

Yep, fact of life driving a brick. I’ll wait until I can’t see through it, right now it’s out of my line of sight. Just something to plan for.

So far, so good: Even though my windshield HAS been hit a few times: NO bullseyes or cracks -- at least not YET (31 months of ownership, 23K miles). Just one TINY speck in the glass (and some sand-blasting, as per usual on ANY vehicle I've had). As for Gorilla Glass, I think it's over-hyped and needs improvement, so were I needing a new windshield I'd probably just get an identical factory/OEM non-Gorilla Glass replacement. "Jeep Wave" -- BR (2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon)

@@billredding2000 yeah, not bothering with Gorilla Glass. Seen many of those break as well.

Thanks 👍

Yeah, that peace of mind is nice.

how much was the extra warranty?

@@kyleskibel506 I did not buy a warranty, may want to ask @vertstang123. Thanks!

Yeah, running recommended weight in synthetic oil. I change at 3,000 mostly as it is normally a year for me based on how little I drive.

No, the 3.6 drains all the oil out after 40 minutes of being off. This is why Baxter has an oil adapter.

@@FRWD_FXLRST yeah, there is a lot of info out there on this topic and the newer ones have a change to the filter to add better anti drain back protection, but it is not the same as conventional filter.

Testing has showen that the oil filter is drained out at 20 minutes, it also looses all oil pressure, so any start after say 30 minutes, is a dry motor start, I use Lucas oil stabilizer at every oil change.

Yeah, jeeps have quirks, is what it is. I still love mine and have no intention of letting it go. I’ll just deal with the issues as they pop up.

Yeah, these things definitely have quirks/issues, but I still love my truck. Thankfully I am up for the challenge.

@@jrmotorsports5532 agreed, enjoy!

@@peterc8979 same to you!

Top of my head it’s like 19-20 at those speeds. Also depends on temp. Better in summer, worse in winter. Thanks!

It’s not full time, you have a lever to select RWD, 4 hi or 4 low. Can shift on fly into 4 hi if needed. I drive through the Cleveland winter and rarely use 4hi, mostly good in RWD.

@@jrmotorsports5532 Thank you for the prompt and clear answer. The Jeep 4X4 system is much like my Ford Bronco I used to have, 4 hi, 4 low and RWD, but no all-wheel-drive.

@@69FOSTER yep, old school manual transfer case.

Agree, it’s crazy the issues that come with Jeep ownership. It seems to have gotten worse since Stellantis took over. I will say is that most other new cars have their own quirks/issues. Recalls left and right. The complexities of new vehicles make for some questionable reliability.

Yep, it’s definitely expected. I can deal with mechanic issues, my bigger concerns are the corrosion and bubbling paint. Being that I don’t rack up mileage, I’ll likely stick it out and keep it long term. If the 3.6 blows up, maybe it will be hemi time. We’ll see.

Sure you buy a Jeep for reliability, why not? And the "newer ones" you slam are the best Jeeps (talking about Wranglers & Gladiators, the "Classic" Jeeps) have ever been. My 2021 Gladiator (Rubicon, also in Hydro Blue Pearlcoat color) has been fine, although I do have the water leak mentioned (rear window glass/seal) -- will get it fixed at my local dealer shortly (still on OEM/factory warranty). Still, nothing serious has happened and I don't expect anything serious to happen. As for the 3rd generation Pentastar V6, it's one of the most reliable/durable V6s available. And I like it being NA (Naturally Aspirated) -- didn't want anything turbo or (Ford) "Eco Boost." ;-) And I've been on several long road-trips (3 states, driving on Interstates and state roads) and it's AS comfortable as my 2016 Honda Pilot EX-L/AWD was on those same trips -- I can't say I notice any difference, and the longer wheel-base of the Gladiator makes for smoother riding as well. Amazing. And no "wandering steering," either. NONE of that stuff some people criticize Jeeps for, especially the "newer ones." IMO, I very possibly would have had more trouble with the 2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2 I WAS going to get back then (April 2021) instead of this...but really, who knows. NO brand is perfect. Whatever, I could not have made a better choice, as I was limited to the MID-size segment of "serious off-road-focused 4x4" SUVs and trucks -- HAD to cross-off the "serious" SUVs (Wranglers & Broncos) due to their anemic (3500lbs) towing capacities. Plan to keep my Gladiator for longer than I first thought given the still crazy over-priced auto-market we still have (got mine for WAY less than they cost today). But if I WERE to buy a new vehicle in the future, I'd likely get another Gladiator as I don't see my needs -- the reasons I got the Gladiator in the first place -- changing anytime soon, so only another Gladiator (Rubicon, or MAYBE a Mojave) would suffice in the future, too. The 2023 Chevy Colorado ZR2s are way more improved over earlier models, but as impressive as they are on/off-road, I'm not sure I'd get a ZR2 over a Gladiator. As for a Ford Bronco, I had (and still HAVE) zero interest in them. BTW, my Gladiator is my only vehicle, so it's also my Daily Driver. Does THAT well also. And even though I've had it almost 3 years now, I still always enjoy driving it -- even if for no good reason at all. Or ANY reason. ;-) -- BR

@@billredding2000 thanks for the comments. I agree, nothing is perfect, and I do LOVE my Gladiator and will likely keep it. I just wanted to bring attention to what I have experienced and other issues that seem to be popping up more and more (lifter/rocker issues and the oil cooler/overheats). Overall it is a great truck, no regrets here.

@@jrmotorsports5532 I know...hope YOU know I wasn't being critical of your content as I was just relating my ownership experience of a "crap" Jeep. I say "crap" in jest though because some people call it that...saying I bought "Fiat/Chrysler crap" and "everyone knows they and Jeeps are crap." You know, the typical clueless/ignorant comments people who never owned a Jeep (or could even afford one) say, because they heard/read someone else saying it. MY Jeep has NOT been "crap" nor have any Jeeps my friends/acquaintances own. NONE are lemons. Minor issues, yes, but none I'd call crap. You can pay WAY MORE for crap though -- if you wish -- what, get a Mercedes G-Class 4x4, or maybe a Discovery? ;-) MY Gladiator hasn't been perfect, either...just close! But I CAN say that my 2006 Honda CRV I had some years back was one of the WORST vehicles I've owned as several (3!) MAJOR issues. On the other hand, my 2016 Honda Pilot only had one minor issue. So it's 50-50 for Honda there. My 2014 Subaru Crosstrek XV was issue-less...except the seats were terrible for long rides AND its" heater" barely kept the cabin "inhabitable" when temps were in the single-digits/zero or below zero -- as I sometimes experienced living in Colorado Springs, CO. Whatever, as I did with the Honda Pilot -- just in case (given my earlier experience with their CRV) -- I DO plan on getting an extended Mopar (not 3rd-party) warranty on my Gladiator -- also just in case. Need to do that soon as my 3-year OEM/factory warranty expires April 2024. "Jeep Wave" -- BR

@@billredding2000 no worries, no offense taken. Every vehicle has issues/bad batches along the way, and with Jeeps there are so many made on a daily basis, and they are so popular, I think that increases the bad press/comments. I personally wouldn’t touch anything from the German manufacturers, every one is overpriced and problematic, but many people love them. All in the eyes of the beholder, there’s a seat for every butt, lol. Thanks for your feedback!