Comments on: 2008 Jeep Wrangler update

By: Niki

Niki — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:34:31 +0000

Car is NOTHING but TROUBLE!!!!!

By: Harry

Harry — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:36:24 +0000

I bought one a month ago, and have already taken it off-road…this thing climbs like a spider and a couple of Nissan Patrols and Prados got stuck behind me, the best out of box 4×4…the rest are lady 4x4a to transport kids…
The Wrangler might have stuck and pulled out by a rover, it could happen (inexperienced driver, maintainance etc), but rovers cant go where wranglers can, enough said..

By: nat

nat — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 05:08:18 +0000

also the built in sat nav is very old and cost more than 4times the price of the latest gps to update it .

By: nat

nat — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 05:06:52 +0000

owned a hilux for yrs and since owning a jeep jk wrangler 2007 4 door turbo diesle i wouldnt recomend this car to anyone and wish i never purchased one the roof leaked and they tried to fix it 11 times. including a new roof also paint peeled off all door hinges and the turbo has just gone not happy with this car at all.also the plastic on the whole car are loose and would rattle off in no time should i go 4×4 at any stage.poor design faults and expensive to fix and service this car .cant wait to get rid of it .dont not buy one .

By: vaestanfors

vaestanfors — Sun, 16 May 2010 11:51:00 +0000

When ever a workshop says you need new disc rotors, calipers etc, just tell them to change the pads. Unless you’ve done more than 200,000km you wont need to replace other brake components. I have yet to replace a brake rotor or caliper in the last 20 years of driving.

By: Poor Service

Poor Service — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:33:30 +0000

Hey, I own one of these magnificient vehicles..gone 90000 km. They are a great car until the poor part availability takes you off the road..( not to be confused with off-road). I took the car in for a service, on a wednesday ( noting that the brakes squealled). Was told that the discs and pads need replacing, parts arrived on the Friday. Then when I was about to pick up the car was told that the caliper required replacing. Should this not of been discovered on the Wednesday when they worked out that I needed discs and pads. So, then I am told that the parts are ex-Singapore ..8 days (later 8 working days). I have been told by Chrysler Customer Service that the parts are not serviceble and that is why the dealer does not hold the parts. They may not be serviceable..but they are critical spares ( no brakes – unroadworthy).

OK for the dealer but what about Chrysler Australia itself and customer satisfaction ( mine is nil at the moment and will not improve unless they understand how to improve their service to the dealer and ultimately the customer.) I just wait to discover what other non-serviceable parts are 8 working days ex-Singapore. Customer service cited the economic crisis as a problem. Through their poor efforts I am helping it along ( paying lease on a car that is off road, hiring a car to go to work). The request is not for a vintage car part which is no longer available,its a current model vehicle. I could fly to Singapore, eat singapore noodles, soft shell crab, pick up the part and come home within 2 days
No wonder Chrysler has financial problems, they can’t even organise a part for a car

By: Zooter

Zooter — Sun, 17 May 2009 04:47:44 +0000

Hello,
hoping someone can give me some advice,
im buying a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport CRD Turbo Diesel all black hard top and the sales guy sadly doesnt know much about them at all so im doing all my research online, the main thing that troubles me is im really not sure if the “CRD” model has the following Standerd,
Rear axle differential locker
3.73 Axle ratio (Manual and Automatic)
Electronic front sway-bar disconnect
or do i have to buy them as :Optional extras:
im getting the Renagade pack with it which is nice because of the 3 peice hard top and the fact that Darwin weather melts faces,
ive put down a deposit and im taking delivery this week so any comments ??
Cheers, Zooter

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:10:14 +0000

theres no 4wd to date to have the features of the rubicon at the price they are sellin em mine is stock goes off road and is unstopable diff locks are great power is better and who doesnt like drivin with no roof and no doors these cars rock find a better out of the box 4wd with these capabilities and ill be damned ad lo ratio rock hopper gearing lift and 35\’s and u have 1 serious comp truck!!!

By: Martin

Martin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:44:33 +0000

Not saying the Land Cruiser is bad for offroading, but its not the best.

By: Tomas79

Tomas79 — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:56:51 +0000

Kasparove,
I myself have a land cruiser also, it’s great for Touring, and when you need to do some work out in the sticks!
But none of the cruisers come close to a Jeep Rubicon for straight out of the box off-road ability (well maybe the 70 and 76 with their factory fitted diff locks)… The jeep Rubicon with it’s front and back diff locks, ground clearance, solid axles, sway bar disconnects, 4:1 transfer case is simply the best offroader in terms of capability you money can buy in australia. All the 4wd magazines in Australia state that!! Don’t get me wrong its a fun machine, like a sports car, but not a daily workhorse!!