The Jeep Gladiator is unique when compared to the rest of the Jeep family. Being that that is a pickup, it has faced some challenges that other Jeeps may not have encountered, and here at Thunder we want to be transparent with these issues, and how we deal with them to give you the best vehicle possible. This is Your Jeep Gladiator buying tips used models.
Key Takeaways:
- Despite having issues, our techs are trained to take care of them.
- We provide a few different methods to take care of the problems either before they happen, or if they do happen when you own a Gladiator.
- If you’re wanting to stay ahead of the game, we offer service contracts.
Does the Jeep Gladiator have issues?
The Gladiator has been around for a few years and has had its fair share of issues, both big, and small. Some issues that have been reported by Gladiator owners are problems with the drivetrain, electrical problems, and the rear differential sensor failing. With Edmunds having a few of these issues at the same time. Despite that, they also state that “You won't find a truck as eye-catching as the Jeep in the category.”
Diving deeper into the issues will reveal that the drivetrain can cause stalling, and surging. When on the road, a stalled engine is incredibly dangerous as sudden loss in speed will make it so that others have to react to this too. Surging isn’t as dangerous, but it can make driving even harder. This may cause unexpected speed decreases or increases, which makes maintaining a constant speed challenging.
What Electrical Issues Does the Jeep Gladiator Face?
The rear differential sensor failing would sometimes cause the truck to be stuck in a driving mode, either two-wheel, or four-wheel drive. This would impact performance, and make it harder for you to control what you need.
For the electrical problems, it’s a bit more broad, but the issues are still present. The auxiliary battery of the Gladiator has been known to fail without warning, and even sometimes drain prematurely. If this happens, you may be left stranded, or in some less worrisome cases, unable to roll down your windows, which is still an annoying problem.
Computer failure is also a problem that some Gladiators had experienced. This would display incorrect readings on your dash, as well as warning lights illuminating. This would make it so that you have to return to the dealership for a reset.
Why should I buy a Jeep Gladiator from Thunder CDJR?
But we have good news, even with these issues being known, here at Thunder we’re not shy to let you know what we do to make sure to correct the issue if you experience them, and in some cases fix what Jeep couldn’t
When you buy from Thunder, you're going to get lightning fast service. Our highly trained technicians are trained to handle everything, and they go through rigorous and frequent training that ensures they’re always up-to-date on the latest features your vehicle may come with.
Most of the issues that we covered could be circumvented with preventative maintenance. This would involve us looking for, and fixing any points that we deem as problematic to ensure that you have peace of mind.
What Work is Typically Done at Thunder CDJR Dealership?
Here at Thunder we have a wide range of work that we do, including engine diagnostic, Transmission services, as well as general automotive repair. But that’s not all, if for whatever reason we need to keep your vehicle for any length of time, we also offer rental vehicles, and if you want to get ahead of any issues that may arise, we even offer service contracts.
Come see us today at Thunder, we have both new and used Jeep Gladiators, allowing you to find the perfect truck for you! Stop by Thunder CDJR and we will be happy to help you find the right one for you!