Good 50,000 Mile JL Rubicon Reliability Review From Edmunds.

[Greg H]

Link to full article and review:
https://www.edmunds.com/jeep/wrangler/2018/long-term-road-test/wrap-up.html


Video:

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[scyan]

Very nice. Simple but effective video!

They didn't even have to replace brakes or did I miss that??

 

[blnewt]

Nice video and the guy summing up the review did a good job w/ his presentation, not too wordy and to the point. Just wondering what model is a Sa-harrr-uh??

 

[D60]

So basically they had the crappy steering and thought it was normal.

My '19 - even on 38's - is not a two-hands-required-at-highway-speeds scenario

 

[Agent47]

Very nice. Simple but effective video!

They didn't even have to replace brakes or did I miss that??

No brake replacement; their article is more clear on maintenance.
https://www.edmunds.com/jeep/wrangler/2018/long-term-road-test/wrap-up.html

 

[jayteal]

Good read since I'm at 23K miles after my first 20 months in my JLUR and have only had the steering stabilizer recall (and now clutch recall) but overall pretty happy. I knew the KO2's wouldn't last long but seeing them buy new shoes at ~40k gives me an idea of how much longer I'll have before I can upgrade to 35"s.

 

[blnewt]

So basically they had the crappy steering and thought it was normal.

My '19 - even on 38's - is not a two-hands-required-at-highway-speeds scenario

My steering is great, only a couple fingers to touch the wheel at hwy speeds, unless there's cross wind, then it's a bloody white knuckle affair!

But I have my caster at 6 degrees, that's what all JLs should have from the factory (too bad the Rubicons are much closer to 4)

 

[HappyJeeper]

Not too bad. most of these car review guys never like or understand the Jeep Thing.

 

[Hayseed_JLUR]

So basically they had the crappy steering and thought it was normal.

My '19 - even on 38's - is not a two-hands-required-at-highway-speeds scenario

My guess is they did not have crappy steering but Jeep steering and not used to it. My daily driver is a Rover that is spot on steering. When I drive the JLUR, then it feels like crappy steering. Also, he thought is was noisy - and seemed bewildered... They do not get the Jeep thing.

 

[blnewt]

When I was referring to crosswinds being a white-knuckle ride, I meant 50 mph gusts or more

I've driven a couple Rubicons and while they drive similar to the Sport I have, the decreased caster is noticeable on the Rubicons making them more prone to wander off center. Stock Rubicons should have come w/ the longer Mopar lift LCAs to get the caster in the range of the Sport/Sahara. That extra 1.5 degrees in caster makes a big difference at higher speeds.

 

[Andy2434]

Good review. Thanks for sharing.

I had some 26K flawless miles on my JLUR at the one year mark this past December. With respect to steering, I have had no issues after 14K miles with the OEM suspension or the subsequent miles with larger, wheels and, an AEV lift.

Looking forward to many more off road miles and travel adventures to come.

 

[blnewt]

Yeah, that $70 for those LCAs was about the best 70 bucks I've ever spent. I always increase my caster in vehicles I've owned if it's not too difficult. Put a homemade shackle reversal kit on my 74 CJ-5 and camber/caster adjustment arms on my Infiniti G, just not a fan of vehicles that want to argue w/ me going down the road lol Of course going w/ live axle vehicles will guarantee plenty of heated exchanges

 

[RubiSc0tt]

Not too bad. most of these car review guys never like or understand the Jeep Thing.

Very few of the non-enthusiast reviewers for the larger publications aimed at "normal people" understand the enthusiast vehicles. It's good to see that's starting to change.

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