Introduction and Questions by a Newbie.

[Warehead2354]

Hello All!
I have been an avid Jeep fan for as long as I can remember and am now FINALLY in the position to acquire a Wrangler. I owned a 2018 Renegade Trailhawk once upon a time, which is my only true Jeep experience. Now that I am in the position to join the Wrangler Club, I have a couple questions regarding what to look for. The only Wrangler I have had the opportunity to drive was a 2017 AEV with 4 doors.

I've searched through the forums, and know about the common issues for each generation.

TRW Crash Sensor Defects for 2010-2018
Airbag for 2007-2013
Death Wobble for 1997-2018
Weld Errors for 2018-2021
Regulator Failures for 1997-2018.

My preferences would be: Automatic transmission, 4 doors, hard top, and of course no cancer rust (touch screen for bluetooth and nav would be awesome, but that can be aftermarket if need be).
With these stipulations, I have narrowed the years I should look for as: 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021.

Of these years that I have narrowed, do any of them outshine the rest in terms of reliability and are these truly the best years to look for?
What features should I focus on when deciding which one to pursue?
Are the common problems above the major ones to look out for, or am I missing something huge?

This Wrangler would be both my daily driver, trailer hauler, and occasional off-roader.

Any help in this endeavor is greatly appreciated, and I hope to truly join the Wrangler crowd soon!

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[JPROCKS]

Welcome to the Forum! No specific feedback and not knowing your budget but wondering why you would consider a Jeep as old as 2015?

 

[Warehead2354]

Welcome to the Forum! No specific feedback and not knowing your budget but wondering why you would consider a Jeep as old as 2015?

When looking for the best years, I kept coming across the 2015 being rated as the most reliable, so I figured if I cant find a newer model in my budget, I could lower the year preference.

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