Work on, like being my own mechanic after the warranty runs out. So anything engine related. So if I need to dig into it and I have to pull out tons of emissions equipment to get to anything, like on the diesel, that sucks. That said, if I were to go with the diesel, I'd just let the warranty handle issues until it runs out, then delete all the emissions crap. That would be a future me problem haha.
too bad I can't order a 3.6 without etorque and 8 spd, or I'd already have made up my mind, because that would be the simplest and most reliable. Personally having owned many small displacement and turbo engines, that doesn't bother me very much. I've had small displacement high rpm high compression motors far outlast my simple v6s and v8s both in terms of reliability and longevity.
What issues (i.e., problems) have been alleged regarding the 2.0's turbocharger?
It's not a problem, just pointing out that could be the only perceivable downside of the engine. That's the least of the issues on the diesel, that said I've heard of more issues with the turbo on the diesel than on the 2.0t, which surprised me because I've usually had good luck with garrett turbos in the past.
If I did it over again I would have gone with the XR Willys instead of a Rubicon.
Except for the Aux battery that goes bad once a year.
I don't think I've read of any chronic problems with it, it's just an extra component, wear item, etc that adds some complexity to that engine. I was pointing out the consideration, not indicating it was itself an issue.
The 48v battery is warrantied for 8 years. Most hybrid batteries last 10-15 years typically according to research. Will the Jeep eTorque system last that long, nobody knows. But with RAM and Jeep using the system they seem heavily invested in it.
I've read about people having 48v battery issues with the etorque system, this was a while back, so I'll need to dig to find it, but for the most part I don't really see any fuss over it, you're right. I'm not so concerned about "how reliable is this new, or while it's under warranty", it's more about ME doing the servicing after warranty, and the etorque and 48v battery seems like a bigger hassle to me down the road. It might never give me a problem, and this is a stupid consideration but it's in my head.
