Should You Buy a Jeep Grand Wagoneer? Thorough Review By A Mechanic
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- čas přidán 20. 06. 2024
- A Mechanic Reviews the latest Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Should You Buy One?
In this video we take a look at the Latest Jeep Grand Wagoneer with the new hurricane engine.. We start with a proper technical review under the hood then underneath the car.
Then we look at the exterior and interior. Then we talk about some things we don't like about it.
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0:00 Intro
0:34 Under The Hood
16:36 Under The Car
25:17 Exterior Review
32:58 Interior Review
44:55 Things I Don't Like About It
47:55 Should You Buy One? - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Can't wait to buy this thing used at 20 cents on the dollar in a few years.
with all the reliability problems! haha
With tons of issues😅
only way to afford it 🤷
😂😂😂 that’s exactly Benzes are LOL
@@BT-zw2ix I said it before you!
120k today. 75k a year later. 26k 3 years old, $3500 in 8 years needing $20k in repairs to be operable
Haha yes sir 💯 facts
Yes, because no other cars from other manufacturers need crazy repairs, ever!
In five years, parts are worth 50k plus. So it’s not gonna go under that.
In Canada, it'll still probably cost $78k in 5 years.
@@MaddJakd Of course they do. But we're reviewing Jeep here!
Good thing they got the tow hooks correct. They will be needed often.
Should you buy a Jeep Grand Wagoneer? No.
Should come with a holster for when you find out you have to remove the body to change a $15.00 hose that "fails quite often"..... Should have the Kleenex Edition out soon....
Probably for the newer ones. The inline 6 is too new and a lot of Stellantis vehicles are having a lot of electrical issues.
Those will snap off too when the recall for incorrect torque applied on tow hook bolts comes out
Lol!😅😂
I don't watch movies nor binge TV shows, but man I prepare my snacks and drinks for all these videos. 50 mins for a car review, and I love it
Same here !!! 👍👍🤘
Same here.
A man of class, I see 🤝🍷
Oh shut up
@@TheTradosaurus No.
"once you look beyond reliability" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
How can anyone look beyond reliability?
@@kb9oak749you're looking at a Chrysler. You are by definition looking beyond reliability
If the thing doesn't run it is no good to me. I would bet the old Grand Wagoneer would be more reliable.
There used to be a motto - KISS.
Keep It Simple Stupid.
Modern auto design has not just forgotten that motto, it has wilfully developed a mindset to produce the exact opposite.
The electrificationof vehicles is being forced upon us
@@timothykeith1367The use of gasoline vehicles is being forced upon us, you meant.
Which is why cars have become unaffordable for average folks.
I'm gladly keeping my 06 Jeep Commander Hemi/4x4 over a modern model for the very reason you suggested (I bought her when new and do most of my own maintenance and repairs). Never will I buy a turbo engine in any car!
My 07 Cummins 5.9 has 535k on it and will still outlast anything at a dealership today. Can tow a gross weight of 30k lbs no problem. New vehicles are junk because they follow the WEF agenda. ....you'll own nothing.
I love this channel. Deeply detailed overviews of complicated cars from a passionate expert in the field with priceless real world experience built up over many years. This guys a legend and I believe everything he says. He’s a Toyota guy, sure, but he doesn’t hold back calling them out either. That’s how you know he’s a real one.
At 6’4 235lbs standing next to this makes me feel…..tiny.
@@Notfiveo0 ,,
Wow ,, didn't know that .
My guy low key roasting this truck🤣😅🤣😀
Well, there's plenty of material to roast!
You call this thingg a truck?!!! 😂😂😂
@@oodragondrew yeah
Man I'm not buying any new car from now on without checking out your CZcams channel to see if you made a review of it. Thanks for the quality work, AMD!
Check ALL CZcams reviews. You might NEVER buy a new car!
@@sunbeam8866 Facts.
@@mottom2657 There's hundreds of videos on CZcams, from sites like Car Wizard, Rainman Ray's, Watch Wes Work, etc. Plus many online articles. Look it up yourself!
I rented one with a few hundred miles on it. Two times in a weekend it wouldn’t start - software issues. It rebooted each time after sitting for 5 - 10 minutes. There’s no way I would buy a Jeep product.
Not even a wrangler srt?
Did you get refund for your rental ?
Jeep= Junk.
The only way to 'own'. Get it out of your system!
It's a reason why the simple XJ Cherokee is becoming a collector Jeep
I wanted to say these reviews are really exactly what I look for in these type of videos. What's under the hood what's underneath what may break what may not. Being a DIY guy these are the things I love to know before I look to purchase from someone who really knows about it. Thank you these really are the best.
JEEP stands for Just Expect Every Problem.
😂 Haven’t heard that one before. But quite appropriate
VS Just Empty Every Pocket
@@Caliber50bmg Also apropos
If its got a hurricane it sure does
Junk Engineering Executed Poorly
Absolutely love your technical reviews, wish you all the best AMD!
I’m glad I bought the last year of the outgoing Sequoia. Ancient, yes, but comfortable, reliable, and plenty of space for my family of 7.
Tried and true, can't go wrong there. The Sequoia has stood the test of time.
Why not grand highlander?
I can see my other reply to the original poster on this thread is hidden/censored.. for what reason I don't know, it wasn't vulgar or mean.@@mopwax239
In my opinion Toyota dropped the ball on the Grand Highlander putting a turbo 4 cylinder in a 4500 lb. that I view almost full size SUV. It's ill equipped if you ask me, I would at least want the smoothness of a 6 cylinder.
I personally wouldn't want that large of a vehicle and then load 7 people into it with their gear being that sorely underpowered, then crank on the a/c and add some treacherous terrain with steep hills or mountains and I could see that Grand Highlander being a not so grand dog trying to move all that mass. But I can't answer for the original poster so that's my two cents.
Me too. Hate what Toyota did to the 3rd gen Sequoia's 3rd row and cargo area. Just picked up a used 2020 TRD Pro.
You did the right thing.
26 psi of boost! if that electric pump for the intercooler quits, you'll burn a hole through a piston before you even know there is a problem!
The engine is a hell of a lot of fun until that happens tho 😅
yeah the Toyota Twin Turbo v6 tops out at 15 PSI of boost I think. In my sequioa I rarely have more than 5 psi of boost even when accelerating
@@kingofthesofas is your sequoia hybrid ? Probably hybrid system perpells it move as well, so less stress on turbos
@@manjotsandhu9539 yep all the new sequioas are hybrids. That's why I think pairing a hybrid with the turbo is the way to go and will probably make them engine last way longer overall. The hybrid batteries in them are pretty proven tech and can easily go 300k+ miles based on other hybrids if you take care of them.
If this was an actual SRT made engine (or aftermarket project even) that 26 psi would be awesome.
Being an adopted engine from the rest of the gang across the pond, it is concerning lol
I gotta say, I got a proper chuckle when he showed that firestick remote. Wasn't expecting that at all.
You did a great job showing this Jeep --- Trust me when I say; it was better than any AUTO online review. I like how you explain the "hit the button" and run tailgate -- (so real)!!!
I was at the dealership yesterday looking at full size SUV's...... even the car salesman personalty approached me and said "don't even think about the Jeep Wagoneer it is SO full of electrical problems, they are constantly returned for warranty work and can never fix the problems correctly, they are built like crap"....... hearing that was enough for me lol
It is so bad that you don't want your enemy to suffer from it
This jeep thingy is against the Geneva convention
Similarly I had a client who works at FCA in the software side. States he rather take a less complicated Grand Cherokee than any of the Wagoneers, and explicitly told to stay clear of the Hurricane Inline 6 until they figure out the details.
Every car done had recall smh in you listen to him is sad
That thing probably has more chips than Mission Control at NASA.
Haha yeah, these machines are just overengineered, overdone
Just discovered your channel, as someone that rebuilds old cars it’s so great to get a technical overview of the new stuff!
Thanks for sharing your expertise
My 2007 JGC Laredo V6 3.7 4wd just hit 228K and still going strong 💪🏽 will drive her till the wheels falls off!
Why do Jeep guys always talk in code? It's a 2007 Grand Cherokee. Also 228k miles is nothing on something like a Toyota.
@TheRealCatof I've owned two Toyotas. My first was a 93 standard cab with a 22RE. In 142k miles it:
Snapped its front axle
Ate FOUR (4) alternators
Blew a power steering pump
Blew an oil pump
Had a frame that was more rust then metal (despite living in Georgia its whole life)
And jumped time TWICE
The second time I had it crushed.
Then I had a 99 4Runner that made it to 191k miles before it shot a rod into the earth.
Meanwhile, my 05 Rubicon has 366k miles on the original 4.0L and transmission. Its been all around North and South America, due every trail from Beasley Knob to Rubicon, to climbing Ojos del Salado. Most expensive thing I've ever had to replace on it was a PCM.
I have a third generation Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 as well. Only differences are mine is the 2005 model year, mine is in the Limited trim and mine has the 4.7 liter V8 engine. The mileage on mine so far is a little over 183K. I've seen few articles, few message postings either from CZcams or social media that says quote "Jeep vehicles are nice, but reliability is on the downside." That assessment is inaccurate because it depends on how the vehicle is maintained. That's with any vehicle regardless of manufacturer. My 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee used to be my daily driver. I still have it, but I use it as a secondary vehicle due to the fact that last year in July of 2023, I got a new vehicle. I got the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. I got it in the Summit Reserve trim nicely equipped with the 5.7 liter HEMI V8 engine. Good performing engine. A night and day difference over the 3.6 liter Pentastar V6 engine. As for the features, they are nice and comfortable. Jeep definitely hit the ball out of the park with this fifth generation Grand Cherokee L and Grand Cherokee. They also did the same with the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. Jeep brought back the Grand Wagoneer due to the fact that full-size SUVs generated lots of sales regardless of manufacturer since few years ago until now. They also brought back the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer because full-size SUVs was MIA in the lineup. In reference to the Grand Wagoneer, they also brought it back to steal some sales away from the Cadillac Escalade (main target) and Lincoln Navigator. Strategically, stealing some sales away from those two worked. It was brought back to also steal sales from the other competitor vehicles BMW X7, Mercedes GLS and Infiniti QX80. However, no pressure in doing that because those three full-size SUVs lack the size of the Grand Wagoneer.
@@hemiwarrior6226 Well that's it. You own the iconic and reliable TJ with a amc 242. Modern Jeeps are terrible man. The TJ and the XJ are the last reliable models for the brand.
@hemiwarrior6226 did you buy those rice burners new?
Excellent, useful, thoughtful and thorough overview. Covering all aspects of the vehicle, including the technical aspects, in a straightforward, understandable, way. Thank you and well done!
We never know with Chrysler quality how it will hold up. I will admit my mother-in-law has a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited (no air suspension) with just about 150k and she’s still driving it with no issues! I am shocked honestly, it’s a joke we tell because between My Corolla, her Jeep Grand Cherokee, my sister-in-law’s Nissan Murano and my spouses Audi, her Jeep and my Corolla has had the least problems! I’ll have to wait until they are like $20k so it will be a bit! 😂
Great review again Carcare Nut! I love the unbiased but you do point out the issues in these design! We drove a ford Edge with the 2.0 Turbo and I was shocked with the amount of plastic under the hood much like this Wagoneer and I likewise was concerned how this plastic would hold up.
*Edit Someone rear ended her today and totaled her jeep 😭 guess my car won*
*Second Edit: She got a newer one 😂 2018 Grand Cherokee 3.6 so we will see with this one 😂😂
Oh no, so totaled means it's dead for good? Then it's sad.
@@mottom2657 yep, it’s gone. I fell like I shouldn’t have even made the comment.
Had A New 78 Wagoneer with The AMC 360 that was Bullet Proof! I'm not seeing any of these New Wagon reds going 300,000 miles without any Major Issues.
Very complete review, this guy goes into a lot of detail. If someone us going to buy this vehicle, they would be well served to watch this
Not really
losing the V8 was a huge mistake
Agreed--keep the 6.4 Hemi!
The turbo engines to try and compensate for the power of a v8 just don't hold up. No matter what they try and do with it. The reliability goes down every time you add a turbo to any engine.
Everyone wants a V8 in a big vehicle, but they’re not listening. They’re going to keep pushing these crappy turbo charged throwaway engines. I’m going to keep fixing my V8 vehicle until I can’t fix it anymore. I want nothing to do with modern vehicles anymore.
It’s because of BS government and EPA regulations. Won’t be long before they tax the hell out of you for even owning a car or truck with a V8
@@mplslawnguy3389only because the government is forcing them to meet unrealistic emissions standards
The one thing that was amazing on this vehicle when I test drove one at the MKE auto show last year was the center gauge display showing night vision. They made a great vehicle.
I came across your video and I am glad that I did! This is by far one of the most detailed review of a vehicle that I have seen on CZcams. It is to the point, there is no background music interfering either the review and you appear to be very competent in your field. I will definitely subscribe to view other reviews that you have posted. Keep up the good work!
As an old geezer now I can tell you what I really miss is opening the hood and having room to work. When I was young and on a budget I had a Dodge Dart with a slant 6 enigne. I learned to do a few things to save money but there was so much room under the hood that (I never tried it) you could if you wanted to find room to stand in the engine bay. That engine with the Chrysler automatic (1969) was as bullet proof as they came!
I think the Chrysler auto back then was a 3 speed "Torque Flite" is what they called it. With that slant 6 and auto I had no problem doing 75 on the interstate.
When I was swapping the cylinder head in my '72 comet I stood in the engine bay to pull the head off. It could be done.
I had one of those slant 6 engines in a Plymouth Grand Fury, former police car. It had a huge report writing light in the headliner, a huge radiator, rubber floorboards, and poverty caps on steel wheels. It was a fantastic car for the money.
That's if you ever had a problem with them
If they could really well insulate the engine compartment the 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine would be a super interesting option for this 6,428lb truck.
A heavy duty excursion like 2500 suv would be great.
Now we're talking about a real, heavy-duty truck engine. I still wouldn't trust the build quality. Stellantis is a terrible company. Their quality control is non-existent. They tend to rush into production without testing for problems first.
That sounds a bit more appealling but still its a Stellantis product.
@@jaimieconroy36good thing Cummins has abaolutely nothing to do with Stellantis and their ownership umbrella. I swear, people just associate anything thats in a chrysler/FCA/stellantis w.e product with being MADE by them. Their 8 speed transmission is a ZF unit full stop and guess what? Its more reliable than pretty much ANY Jatco craopy toyota made CVT or Ford/GM made abomination. Same goes for the ISB Cummins engines and even more so for the older 5.9 12v Cummins I6. Just because its in a car from a company you dont like doesnt mean it was MADE by that company. No one builds all their vehicles completely in house anymore.
I appreciate and feel you gave a fair and honest review. A new vehicle and engine and I haven’t heard much about it or problems with them. I personally wouldn’t purchase this model but have owned several FCA products and enjoyed all of them. Most fairly trouble free. I have had a couple of Toyotas engine good, trans mostly good but the rest started to go at 80k. I buy something I’m comfortable driving and enjoy.
I saw this video and is more technical than any other reviewers out there, I love the way you showcase the vehicle, new follower here man
Cars like this last as long as that air suspension. To replace it usually costs more than the car is worth.
Just another disposable car for the rich
It can be converted to a conventional suspension set-up to avoid a costly re-build.
I have a 2012 Grand Cherokee Limited with air suspension, 114,000 miles and 12 years old in April with no problems yet, still rides like a dream. Rear suspension has separate air bags and shocks but the front has combo struts, $1800 EACH. Ouch!
Rear air suspension is like $100 to fix. Ask me how I know. Replaced both at 130k. Takes 10 minutes total
130K miles on a 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Wow. you really ran up the mileage fast.
A lady on a Sequoia FG group just announced herself with the shocking fact that Jeep is buying back a second wagoneer from her! Shes done with Jeep, now looking for a Toyota/Lexus as a result.
My 2023 wagoneer was lemoned at 3 months of ownership, went through 2 new hurricane engines.
Funny until you realize Toyota truck engines are dying en masse
I'm glad I found your review channel! Subbed to your other one. Not a Toyota owner now, but a Jeep but still value your knowledge and opinions!!!
Sub’d. Thanks for the great reviews that talk about the stuff an owner cares about, after the “prettiness” wears off.
I was worried that with the rise of modern throw-away vehicles I'd be out of a job but Chrysler has kept me in business with their boat anchor Pentastar 3.6, so with those, the new GM 4 cylinder turbos they're shoving in everything (that barely last 90k miles) and now these I'll be in business indefinitely lol
Job security for some people, manufacturers continued profits with throw away products.
Electric Cars are the best choice for a throw away vehicle. It cost more to replace the batteries than the car is worth. The batteries are hazmat components that cannot be recycled into other materials.
3.6 is good for 150,000 miles
You know what is hilarious is when that other guy on CZcams, JT i think his name is, that works on Chryslers tries to tell you in the comments section how great those pentastars are if "people would just do proper maintenance on them". Dude get real! Half that engine is made of plastic! 😂
@@mailmanjoe The 3.6 "boat anchor" Pentastar alone keeps me busy 4 days of the week. I do at minimum 6 oil filter housings (the one under the intake) a month on those, at least twice a week one comes in with bad lifters, a blown head or head(s) or a misfire on cyl 2 due to the bad lifter itself and most of them have just under 100k miles on them. Don't forget the plastic thermostat housing that likes to melt frequently and god help you if you over heat the poor thing. The latest failure of the newer (2019+) 3.6 is the Pacificas/Voyagers use an EGR coupled to an EGR cooler that likes to fail internally and not only milkshake the EGR but destroy the cooler and fill the plenum with antifreeze. This doesn't even include those throttle bodies that drop like flies or the rampant TIPM failures. When a Chrysler product newer than 2008 comes in I start rubbin my hands cuz its payday. Meanwhile not one BUT 3 of my Toyotas are sitting at 240k miles with nothing but routine maintenance, anyone who says Chrysler is a reliable manufacturer is in denial or an outright liar
@@jimmyjimjims7483 Check out the channel "online mechanic tips" and you'll see the insanity I'm talking about. Guy talking like Chrysler is the best car out there. His famous line is "mopar or no car" when it comes to parts. Like that matters right? I mean when you're talking about plastic parts? 😂🤡
Best auto reviews available..bar none!!
Awesome detailed review. The information on the engine is excellent.
I always find your videos informative. I do like the way you say " interesting ".
$123k of turbocharged planned obsolescence.
An inline six -
(Jeep 4.0, 2JZ, Ford inline six) that is well maintained and naturally aspirated will last for decades. The infotainment & leather are useless when the engine blows up.
Basically, if money is no worries to you and neither is spending money on repairs, but you want to be comfortable, than this is your buy. Or if you want to lease it for 3 years and do it in style. Other than that it will be nice to see how this thing ages. If the Pacifica is any future indicator.... It's not looking good.
Great videos and GREAT SEND OFF BROTHER. Love it! May He indeed
You did a great job reviewing this vehicle. 👍
I've been driving jeeps for the last 2 decades and oh my lord this thing is massive.
It’s a pleasure to drive too
Re seat controls: the Ford Panther platform (the Crown Vic, the Mercury Grand Marquis and Marauder, the Lincoln Town Car) had them on the door.
A great video. Thank You for the wonderful review. I am curious on your thoughts on the engineering of the underneath
Love your reviews! Keep up the great work.
My grandma used to have the classic... I would love to own this but not at .1 million dollars.😅😅
And then with covid 26 they will be 1000% mark up price @Countcho
It costs over .0001 million dollars for a McDonalds value meal these days, it’s not as much money as it seems.
@@CountchoFCA throws away cars in recessions it’s a little amusing. I remember 10 or 12 years ago you could buy a base patriot for like 9 or 10 grand brand new 😂
I'll take one for free
Jeep must be a mechanic's dream to make money on repairs.
Too lazy to put a iPad in there
Low range is really nice at the boat ramp - especially with heavy boats and wet, slick ramps.
And shine his face upon you brother. Great review 🎉🎉
Speaking if plastic on coolant hoses. Dorman finally came out with a aluminum coupling for the 2012 Toyota RAV4 with the 2.5 where the plastic coupling always breaks near the engine block where the radiator hose starts and the little bypass hose goes to a coolant pipe. Now I won't have to worry about that breaking again. Wish Toyota would have made that metal to begin with.
The Ford Panther Platform's from 2003-2011 had the power seat switch on the driver's door and depending on trim or model it was also on the passenger door as well. I think its more convenient, especially for the elderly, to have the seat adjustment switch on the front door card.
My 1996 Grand Marquis has them on both the driver's and passenger door. I think they went to that on the 1995 models.
Best tech reviews on CZcams. You are up there with 2 other channels.
Can you review the Tundra competition at some point? F150, Sierra, etc.
tradesman? get a commercial truck. Else get a tacoma.
Thank you so much for your patience and time in explaining things like this it worth the time and you are among the finest brain around. God bless you real good 🙏
I love the breakdown of the vehicle from a mechanics perspective. I have a much better understanding of how this new engine works and what could cause issues in the future. Great work!
I like the turbos on the cooling system with the electronic water pump. Makes me think there is programming to keep it running after shutoff. Knowing the turbos are going to be worked moving such a big car and towing heavy loads.
Yes. They do have recirculating pumps.
It is a great system for turbo longevity. About to hit 200k miles on my original turbos and I attribute a lot of that to the electric pump that keeps buzzing after I shut off my car.
The new turbo Tacoma engine does the same thing
@@sc3kuWould be even better if they didn't spin bearings.
Coming to a hood near you in 2040.
Move over escalade
Fr new hood car, plus they can afford it witb their insanely low credit score in about 5 years time, this thing will have lost like 75% of its value 😂
Nah none of them will last until 2040, probably not even 2030...
Disgustingly disrespectful racist individuals shame on you
Love your presentations of cars. I'm not even interested in buying a new car. Just like watching your shows thank you
This guy is thorough 👍
Congrats A on another GREAT look at things that really need lookin at👍!
So I can't speak for the stellantis i6 but the Ford Ecoboost V6 motors are definitely not stressed. In fact, they are heavily detuned if anything. Take for instance the 3.0L... it produces 400 bhp but with the stock motor and all stock internals and nothing but bigger turbo setup and larger intercooler, people can pump them up over 600 whp easily and still be daily driver reliable. Most of these new 6 cylinder turbo engines are so heavily overbuilt.
Best review ever. Love the comedy you added in, Thank you
Best car review I’ve ever seen!
I recently rented a Chrysler mini van, I don’t remember the model, but it had a good number of miles on it. I drove it about 200 miles, I was pleasantly surprised, it was fairly quiet, it rode nicely, it didn’t have a bunch of squeaks and rattles, the stereo sounded pretty good and it was fairly comfortable.
What year?
@@johnhoover7869if it was a rental probably a newer voyager or Pacifica
Wait until 40k. Death trap. I had one.
They are good ,, as a rental .
Rented a almost new town & country, 5 days later , need it replace with another even lower mileage one , not safe to drive becoz it was shaking ,
Then the next 18 days , no problem at all .
Drive smooth ,
Good power ,
Total miles driven was 12,000 + km's , in 24 days .
Would rent them again , always .
I bought a 2018 Pacifica new, a Touring Plus for $28,5 out the door. Leather, Stow n go, equipped nicely. They all have the 3.6. Anyway, I drive a TON as a service engineer, and need space for all my tools- pickups honestly cost too much for the not-so-great average fuel economy. I've serviced it at every recommended interval, changed the oil every 7,500 miles, and currently have 288,470 miles on the odo. Outside of all the recommended maintenance, fluid & filter changes, I've had the struts replaced at 100k, and again at 212k(the factory ride is amazing for those long distance slogs, so I make sure to keep it riding perfect), also front end bushings at 212k. I've had tie rods done at 100k, and 212k. Ball Joints at 150k, will likely need them at 300k again. Brake job once so far at 150k. Alternator died at 192k, exhaust has been replaced once just shy of 250k. I had the timing chain service done at 150k- it wasn't making noise or running poorly, its just recommended by 120k so I ended up just getting it taken care of then. Everything still looked good, so this time around I'm waiting until 300k to have it done again. I also had the Bluetooth module go bad at 76k miles, replaced under warranty. Has been fine since. That is everything in a nutshell.
The 3.6 V6 has been solid, as has the entire powertrain. I feel preventative maintenance is crucial if you want any vehicle to last- and as I'm meticulous on getting my vehicles serviced, I've never had a "bad" vehicle from any manufacturer. Chrysler products tend to be bought by lower income or credit-challenged buyers alot of the time, many of whom beat the hell out of their vehicles and only ever have maintenance performed when something breaks. Same goes for routine fluid changes- lots go without, and you end up with vehicles that are used up by 100k miles. That's just how it goes unfortunatley.
U-connect has always been my favorite for MANY years.
When it works
I like the way they did the turbo cooling by itself. ZFtrans.
Thanks for doing this review!
Waiting on the new Lexus GX 550 review!
With both exhaust running directly under the transmission fluid pan I think that I would change the fluid more than recommended due too the heat. Most of these ridiculous vehicles will be hogging up streets here in Los Angeles with only the driver in the vehicle. .
I love his choice of the word ‘interesting’.
I’d use a different word but he’s a professional.
What a sharp looking unit.
42:55 I didn’t really realize it until you demonstrated all of the seats folded down that the center console with display doesn’t make much sense.
They could have easily integrated the HVAC controls into the display itself behind each one of the front seats
Better yet: they could’ve done what Tesla did in the 24’ model 3 and put an HVAC control system on the back of the front center console which we already know won’t be folding down. Then you’d have been able to fold down all of the rear seats flat.
My Dad had a 61 Jeep pickup. In line 6 cylinder L6-226 Flathead engine. 3 speed manual trans 4 wheel drive (the real mechanical twin stick kind, not the ABS type). The rear different had the Limited Slip that worked great until you drove it in the snow in 2 Wheel Drive.
When he said in line 6, he had my attention.
Your father's Jeep was an actual Jeep. This overpriced attention getter is a soon to be failure at a humongous price. Jeep lost its dependability in the very early 80's. They've been bought out by a few companies in hope to sell the true Jeep name with a non Jeep vehicle.
Really interesting. Thank you.😊
Thank you for an outstanding review. That suv only has a lot of aesthetics to me. Did not hear much about reliability. It made my buying decisions easier.
The old straight 6 4 L that Jeep had they should have stayed with. Lots of torque and long life.
For me considering its overpriced for the average buyer and no Hemi V8 I'll stick to my 2011 Ford F150 with a 5.0L Coyote V8 in it with 160,000 miles on it and still going strong.
Massive, nice frame, I like it!
Awesome review of other brands! , please review the rivians r1s r1t, I like to get your take vs the current tundra and Land Cruiser platforms - keep up the great work
“In their defense They used a really nice font”. Great quote
FCA Made a big mistake doing away with the Hemi. My Ram has one, and Im keeping it until the wheels fall off. No turbos naturally aspired.
You can thank your government for that. I'm sure FCA would love to be able to keep the Hemi.
@@ytj22 Your right Amercans made a big mistake by electing Biden...
Thank the fools who kept voting Dem.
Agreed. The hurricane MIGHT end up being a solid engine, but the 5.7 is reliable (assuming you delete MDS) and parts are everywhere and it still makes decent power and torque while getting solid gas mileage for a 400hp V8.
@@BrowningateWell, there are retards that are doing that, but imagine voting actually mattering in 2024.
A very elegant review
44:22 I am 6 foot six and have a big frame. I am able to sit in the Wagoner’s third row easily. I am more comfortable in the Wagoneer 3rd row than I am in the Escalade or Navigator’s second row.
Im surprised the regular version doesn't have forged rods considering its a small 3.0 making over 400hp.
You’re describing that engine like it’s a small heart in a 310lb man. High blood pressure, but a freight train of hurt. Fun, but short and pricey life…. 😞
Why couldn’t they dig deep in its roots like the AMC 4.0?
cause it’s old as hell and the whole engine will have to be redesigned
@@StockCarGuy This 3.0 is more than redesigned. It’s a whole new platform! Direct injection carbon build up is like plaque growing in your coronary arteries. Twin turbos = high performance or high blood pressure. Ownership dies of a heart attack from shop repairs… 🔥💵🔥
Can't wait to see a video on the Escalade!!
33:13 😲 😲 😲
My jaw dropped when I heard the price. I had no idea they were this much money. That's absolutely crazy.
Credit to Stellantis for the backup systems to get out of park. On GM vehicles they have the same issue where park is the default when the engine isn't running. But unlike Stellantis, in order to manually get it out of park you have to crawl under it and use a special tool to get it to neutral.
True I saw a tow truck trying to tow a Chevy truck 2024 with a blown motor saying the engineer who designed that feature needs to be fired 😂😂😂
Stellantis knows their vehicles require many tow truck situations so this is a must
@@ozarkliving7263 Im not so sure anymore about how unreliable their cars are anymore considering they have allowed the ZF transmission in all of their line ups. There has also been a lot of brand revivals going on and I wouldn't count them out of the race for reliability concern just yet. Hell Ive seen my fair share of Grand Caravans with stupid high mileage and very little maintenance required to get there. The new engine could become a problem with it being new but then again its a I6, something that has been done for so long that you kind of have to intentionally fuck up to fuck it up.
Absolutely agree. Almost all cars will break down at some point in time. To have the GM system where you have to crawl under the car to get it out of park and use a special tool is borderline criminal IMO.
@@Crunchymunchys well millions of dismal used car prices of Stellanis products say your assessment is likely incorrect. I know dozens of families personally whose experience with Dodge/Chrysler has been a nightmare. Like a blind squirrel occasionally finding a nut, a few Stellanis vehicles turn out to be only a partial nightmare.
Very impressive vehicle and an excellent overview by you. I opted for reliability and durability. I bought a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport. I paid $5K for it 3 years ago. I'm happy with it.
If you’d opted for reliability and durability, you’d be driving a 4 Runner or Sequoia.
Glad to hear it. The XJ Cherokee have a great reputation.
Great video rented one its fast 💨 God bless u brother
A lot of cars which come with the same engine at different outputs have exactly the same engine, just different maximum throttle body butterfly angle settings. Often these are rarely maxed out, so when they do a upgrade each year or 2 they can increase the hp & torque outputs without spending anything. I remember the Ford Coyote ‘Miami’, engine, over time it came in 315kw, 325kw 335kw & 351kw, plus another one in the last year that I forget. All were identical, bar the throttle body butterfly angle limit.
That Lexus in the background will outlast this thing by so much 😬😂 great vid as always
Toyota found this out their new Tundra has no V8 and their turbo 6 cyl engines are blowing up left ,right and center..Toyota Tundra is the least reliable new truck as 2023 they just had the turbo 6 cyl that fails to this day!
Agreed 100% brother and it has a V8 as well unlike these overpriced modern SUVs.
@mypronouniswtf5559 Agreed, Toyota should've never got rid of the 5.7L I-Force V8 in the Tundra, that V8 engine will outlast any EcoBoost engine with ease.
Toyota is not as reliable as you may think. And, Toyota's in general are meh to drive. I rather enjoy the drive than worry if it'll be with me in 20 years because to be honest, why would I want a 20 year old meh vehicle?
Ah, yes the excitement of breaking down all the time. It’s just what I need for a fulfilling life!
This vehicle is a paperweight you have been warned. If you must have it then lease it never buy anything like this you will be sorry.
Have you owned one for at least 3+ years? Cmon man I know Chrysler isn’t the best but how can you say this if you never lived with the car
Nice review, thanks.
The perfect future candidate for HellCat/LS,LT/Coyote Swaps...
But will it get you out of Micky D's drive thru
AMD, I am relieved to see your hoist is strong enough to hold this up. 😉🤣
Best thing is the view height its amazing specially when you are sitting in your jeep which is sitting on top of tow truck 😉.
Just two concerns rear cooling hose and changing transmission fluid and filter. If there is a will there is a way. Nice nice truck. Thanks for this great video.