Is a Jeep Wrangler Reliable? Here's A Sahara With Over 300K MILES Still Going Strong! @Home Edition
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- Опубліковано 20 тра 2020
- (www.TFLoffroad.com) Is an old Jeep Wrangler reliable? In this episode of Dude I Love (or Hate) My Ride @Home Edition we find out by featuring a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara with Over 300K Miles.
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Great score and he will have fun and enjoy it.
What score? lol
@@WW-wf8tu to 'score' something means to acquire it, or gain it. Ex: I 'scored' tickets to the game. Brush up on that vocab.
I have 205,456 on my 2008 and it’s been lifted and on 35’s it’s entire life . Still running strong 🇺🇸
It hasn’t been rebuilt?
@@berick4723 nope I just rolled 222k still running strong 💪🏻
@@mattmcdonough707 that’s awesome gives me hope lol
Just rolled over 134k on my 07 manual. Put a new heavy duty clutch and aluminum flywheel and holy !@#$ she feels like a brand new jeep.
How is your jeep running now?
Well I am from that good place called Australia, where we drive on the left side of the road in cars with right hand steering wheels. I have an 07 Rubicon JKU that has now done 265K kilometres (about 165K Miles). I have travelled all over this great country (deserts mainly, but also high country, beaches, sand, mud, rocks etc. ). You name it I have been there! Pretty much 200K kilometres (125K miles about) have been off road. And some very gnarly places. Thing is, I really dont know why people want to can the JKU. It has never let me down. It has proven itself time and again, pulled out stuck Toyota, Nissans, Landrovers etc etc etc. and taken me to some of the most beautiful places you could see. It has never let me down. It has been kept pretty much stock standard except for a 2" lift, HD rear springs and Mud Terrain tyres. It has standard bumpers etc. No winch: I rely on mud traxs - 2 minutes and you are out! When in the remote outback, I sleep in the Jeep. Everything I need is able to be snuck inside or on top in a roof rack, including fuel, water, food, spares, lighting, tents etc. There is just no way that I will be getting rid of the JKU. Even the missus says I should and can keep it. Howzat!!
300k is a lot of miles ! Sounds like now you have a solid rig and will enjoy it for many miles to come. I would hope all the experts who want to criticize why anyone would rebuild a 3.8 or why you would pay so much for your Jeep would just thank you for taking the time to video your ride . Instead they want to show you how smart they are and tell you their opinion. I watched the whole video and not once did I hear you ask anyone to tell if they thought you made a wise choice or spent your money wisely .Thanks for your submission and glad you are happy with it. Does not matter how long you had it. The main thing is you told us all what was done with it , what you want to do with it . And that’s what TFL asked subscribers to do ! I appreciate the entertainment that TFL produces every day. They work they’re ass off to deliver quality content every day of the week. These guys make a great team and are some serious workaholics with a successful business model. Thanks again for your submission and TFL’s dedication to their subs !
I have 264K on mine and still runs great
Looks like it is in great shape. Enjoy making new memories with it and your family. Welcome to the Jeep family. We started with a 05 LJ and have added a mint 98 TJ. Now recently added a unicorn 89 YJ with 74K on it! Have fun. That is what it is all about.
Well what a find.....we have an 08 with just over 60, 000 miles on it...and it's been doing the engine light thing...so we are replacing sensors...the latest is the ekg, and the catalytic converter...we like the jeep, so we will bite the bullet, and hopefully get through these new annoying problems. The fact that your jeep did 304, 000 miles alone is quite amazing..and now you a whole new life of mile potential..that 3.8 engine is good and the oil usage issues are apparently eased if you use 10/30...and just keep an eye on it... we have exactly that same jeep..the Sahara unlimited.....I'm hoping you will post updates on what you want to see it as...enjoyed your presentation....keep it up
I have the exact Wrangler in the same color and still looks very clean minus a few dings. It has over 150,000 miles and still going strong. Had a few repairs along the way, radiator and thermostat, water pump. Will replace with a JL once FCA get’s the quality control improved.
congrats on your car dude. as long as you are happy wih it who cares what anyone else thinks.
I have a 2014 Jeep jk with 190, 000k still runs like a champ
Good thinking with the tire. A lot of people take an awful amount of unnecessary risk with old rubber.
Wow this is encouraging. Thanks for posting.
There are so many confused people in the comment section.
This is good to know. My JK 2dr Rubi with manual box has a 2.5" lift and 285/70/17 wheels. For most of its life it had slightly larger tyres. 305/70/17. It now has 215K Km (Roughly 120K Miles) and its also still going. The gearbox is a bit rough/clunky but its been like that since 30K km when I got it in 2012 (2010 model) so I assume its normal. Only had to replace the starter and the clutch so far. Water still dripping from the exhaust in the morning (My grandfather used to say is a good sign 🙂 )
Before this i had a TJ 06 model, Miss that guzzler quite a bit! and think of getting another one. a 2dr jk vs TJ in terms of power and sluggishness is about the same in my opinion. But the TJ with autobox sounded a whole lot better with the cats removed.
My good friend has a 1st gen Jeep Liberty with over 320,000 miles on it and it's still going strong. Mostly highway miles for a work commute but good maintenance is a key in the engine surviving this long. Don't know of anything going wrong with it just regular maintenance. I know it's an exception but good to see a Wrangler doing well with this many miles.
I had an 02 Liberty that I drove forever. High mileage. It ran great the whole time I had it with the exception of a funky neutral safety switch that the dealership couldn’t figure out. I finally found a mechanic who knew what was going on. Otherwise it was reliable. Terrible gas mileage though.
Nice Jeep! The old 3.8 doesn't get much love, but my 08 Rubi runs like new and the engine has been bulletproof. I've got 140k on mine, so it is just a baby compared to this one! I've no doubt it will hit 300k. It has no rust other than on the gas tank skid plate, despite 13 Indiana winters with plenty of road salt. I've run mostly Mobil 1 oil and Fram Ultra filters in it, changed every 6k miles. I change plugs every 40k and differential/T-case/Transmission fluid every 25k to 35k. Mine has a 2" spacer lift and 33" tires, and a 6 speed manual. It has been off-road all over the country, so outside of maintenance, it has not been babied. I did replace rusty rock rails with "new" ones off Craigslist. I had them line-X'd and I also put new Quadratec wheels on it 2 years ago. These are tough, durable, and reliabel machines. I'll still have mine 10 years from now.
How'd you replace the transmission oil? I went to do mine and it looks like I have to take the whole exhaust off to get to it.
@@straightnobraker4677no, just take the cross support off. Only 3 bolts. Then you can access it !
Rebuilt engine makes the 300k point mute, When it started burning oil, clattering, knocking is when the reliable point ended.
@@rickflubadubdub4298 my 4.0 has 206k doesn't burn oil
300k miles is pretty damn reliable before needing a rebuild.
Exactly why after looking for a 4x4 to go wheeling and camping with I ended up with a isuzu trooper. I just couldn't justify paying that kind of money for what you get. I was looking for a jeep, land Rover, land cruiser, samurai, something cool and fun but quickly found out so is everyone else and prices are outrageous. $1900 for a boxy old rust free trooper and $700 for mud tires is my idea of 'budget ' 4x4
I love the old Troopers
PCV valves are sometimes overlooked. They should rattle when you check them. If not replace it. It’ll also help improve fuel efficiency.
I changed the tranny oil an filter on mine at 136k due to an offroading mishap... I now have an engine oil pan tranny skid lol but Im up to almost 150k and its running strong! This engine is super easy to work on and I love driving mine. Glad to see they can go the distance!!
I bought my 07 jku with 200000 miles and the dealership gave me a 12 month 12000 mile warranty. At 220000 the dealership failed to diagnose a head gasket and now I get to DIY it my self
To me this is the preferred format for DILOHMNR @home
Thanks for the feedback. We're going to produce some more like this.
@@TFLoffroad I also agree with J Butler.
As a person who is in the market for a Jeep this deal isn’t bad. Not saying it’s good but it’s not bad. Just looking at Jeeps this morning and could only find 1 Jeep similar to his specs under 10k. Now there are some older two door Jeeps under 10k from the 90s.
i have a rubicon in the same color and same build. currently at 290K and don’t expect to let her go for a while
I paid $21k more and got a brand spanking new one similarly equipped, 2018. I am unsure if that was a good deal based on it having 300,000 miles more. 21k will cover a lot of repairs so maybe it was a good deal if you look at it that way. Either way I hope he enjoys the wrangler and drives it for a long time!
With 21k he can put a new motor, new transmission and have enough money to lift it, put nice wheels and tires, suspension components and make it out performed a stock jeep!
my 2011 unlimited Sahara is modded w everything available except a full weld-in cage & 1 ton axels. It has 96,000 on its v6 & 42RLE autotranny & 5.13 Yukon's. Axles are Artec builtup as far as available + gussets, trusses, better lockers front/rear, all guts ) and rides on a full Synergy Mfg 3" Stage III lift / control arms
it's only ever had non ethanol fuel , serviced per manual intervals recommended.
I have changed oil w Amsoil synthetic 5w-30 at exactly 4500 miles & the auto tran filter & fluid are swapped every 35k. It purrs like a kitten & will crawl a wall , not joking .
these are very dependable vehicles that only exhibit problems* if the very specific & necessary maintenance routines & procedures are followed closely & accurately.
(* there were some small numbers of bad blocks the 2012 year Pentastar had it's 1st year & which some saw sand in blocks cast channels ,but most of those were weeded out long ago ...)
these 2007-2010 get bad wrap , but they were just transmissions that were not mated with a suitable power plant and thus underpowered when driving on the road)
Nice video as always! Wondering how the new 2.0L Turbo engine reliability will be
Alberto Chaves a 2.0l turbo fiat engine probably not great lol
I have a turbo too & 4 years later is running fantastic…I saw a video of a guy with turbocharge engine just got 80K and according to him, zero issues!…I feel confident It will do well, time will tell!
It’s a solid engine. No issues.
Enjoy it!
230.000 miles. 2007 jku sahara. 💪💪💪
2011 JK Unlimited. Engine just blew at 152,000. Having a new rebuilt Jasper engine (including a few other things) put in for just under $10,000.
Do you still have this one? How is it running?
Replace all the valve stems. The aluminum will oxidize and blow out. Great looking Jeep.
Show me all of these cheap JK Wranglers with high mileage for $3-4k you're all talking about in the comments...they dont exist. And a TJ isn't much more reliable than a JK.
I guess its pretty reliable.. But one main problem here in middle east.. I
Their service and maintenance cost is very bad... Specially in kuwait.. I hope dodge/jeep make some changes on the owners of this company in kuwait.. 👍👍 (all mulla & Behbehani Kuwait)
Honestly he’s not qualified to talk about it since he’s only put 2000 miles on it. On top of that it’s not reliable if it’s been rebuilt. that’s cool it’s rebuilt and working but not the same and doesn’t really count when talking about reliability imo.
Honestly almost all these videos people always say o ya the engine was rebuilt or trans was rebuilt and to me that automaticlly means it doesnt count. I can rebuild anything over and over and keep it going 5 million miles if i wanted.
This channel is purely jeep fangirls and they know truly nothing about cars. They said the 4runner was worse than the wrangler jl because the interior was dated and the engine is old. I was wishing they did the review at 100k miles on each😂 wrangler on a tow truck and 4runner just getting broken in
Reliable to 300,000 = reliable
Great job my 2007 runs great and I 130,00 miles on my jeep
Jeeps are very reliable as long as they haven’t spent their life bouncing off the rev limiter in a mud hole.
Where it’s headed next? lol I have the same jeep. Over 300. Set aside a few dollars. Most of the work you can do yourself. Enjoy!
Hey man I have a 2013 JK with a black twill soft top. If you still have the Jeep. I’ve been wanting a hard top. Willing to swap. Let me know.
Mine 2007 JKU has 221k miles on it and still going strong. The moral of the story keep it stock and use it on the road more this will last longer than modification and off-road abuse.
Hows it holding up now?
I got a 1999 tj on 33s with 286k miles she still run good just a bit of a dog take time to get up to speed with the 4.0
It's a good buy! Good luck thanks for sharing 👍
Enjoy!
$8,800 is way to much with those many miles... i know people will get mad... do get mad... you can get the same year same model with 200,000 less miles for $4000 more...
JOHNJOHN 9111
My thoughts exactly. 5k max if you’re a generous guy with lots of extra cash.
Save up and pay for something with 0 miles and a warranty if you're at $8800.
I agree, I have a 2007 Jeep Sahara with over 300k miles as well. The car is probably worth $3-4k. If i were in the same position I would look for one with less miles or preferably use the money as a down payment on a new or slightly used jeep that still has a warranty. Especially when Jeeps get older they need a lot of maintenance and it would be smarter to invest that same money that would be spent fixing any issues that will come up and just buy a newer jeep with way less miles.
you can’t find them
I don’t think you can find a Jeep that cheap even with lots of mileage they sale them pricey
If he has any problems with the engine he should just swap in the 3.6 L V6 Pentastar. Much better engine. I'm not sure why the previous owners didn't do that rather than rebuild the 3.8L.
Then you may as well say swap it out for a Hemi or LS. Swapping the engine needs a whole lot of other things to happen with regards to the electronics, cluster and all that.
@@Mailmartinviljoen Wranglers are designed around the 3.6L. Dropping a hemi into one can bring all kinds of new problems that UA-camrs don't tell you about. Extra weight means new springs. Extra power means upgrading the rest of the drivetrain to handle the increased power. Brakes should be upgraded for the additional weight and power.
I have put 85,000 miles on my 2013 Jeep Sport and so far and can tell you JK generation has poor quality. Between 70 and 80,000 miles i have replaced, Radiator, Thermostat\Housing, Starter, Clock Spring, HVAC door blender actuator and Throttle body. Also under warranty around 35,000 miles had work done on engine with 3.6l Pentastar due to issues between 2011 to 13.Will never buy a Jeep again. Welcome Ford Bronco. My 2001 Sahara I had til 225,000 miles was bullet proof though.
Just curious, why is your avatar a Jeep Rubicon Recon if you have a Sport?
Interesting, my 2012 has 91k and all I've ever done is change the fluids, brakes, and tires.
Edit: oh... and wheel bearings
U sir had a bad luck on Jeeps cuz my Jeep is almost reaching 100k and the only thing I did was change the tires and oil 😅
Me too. Only 60,000 miles and had to replace radiator, heater core, a fuel injector, idler pulley, rubber suspension bump stops and likely more I have forgotten about. Jeep means Junk.
@@conifergreen2 prolly cuz you didnt maintain it
How did it hold up ?
Looking at a '13 right now myself. It has 200,000 miles on it and I can get a deal as it is RHD used for rural postal routes. What has me interested, outside of a few that posted otherwise, the 3.6 has already proven to be an extremely reliable engine. Plus this Jeep has extensive service history. They are offering right at $10k which may seem high but is almost $5k below KBB pricing and i'll just pay cash. I would just go ahead and replace the radiator, alternator, water pump, and timing chain. That way engine wise it would be in good shape. Go ahead and also replace the bushing with a kit. The parts are not that expensive and I can easily do all of that work myself in a couple of weekends. My use would be low miles anyway as I just want a cheap Jeep to use as a toad behind my motorhome. There is not a single bit of rust other and a few very light surface rust spots underneath. Should work out great. I have no plans for a lift. Just larger tires that fit stock and just replacing a few sun faded parts.
I have a jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0 v6 with 282k on it still running strong
223,400 on my 2007 6-speed
Good video your model as an automatic is a little sluggish because the gearing is much worse than your TJ -it’s not the engine. The 2012 on up model corrected it for the automatic
Update? Still have it? Still running?
I really like the color
Spot the crocs in the reflection 😂😂
I have the same exact seat covers for my jeep
As soon as I heard the engine was rebuilt I was OUT!!
@Speed Gate 😂 facts!
@Speed Tube not Toyotas. Toyota’s need to be rebuilt after like 600,000+
You don't think making it to 300,000 miles before a rebuild is good?
@@user-jd4uc4xm2k Even if the motor was new or rebuilt there are way to many other parts on a vehicle with 3000,000 miles that WILL go wrong with it.
How many miles do you oil change???
Great jeep find but I would replace the motor with the later 2012 if you can find one. Those motors really suck when you lift and put big tires on them. Fellow Jeeper
not if you do those things properly which implies regearing the differential gear / ring gears to then be suited for driving such larger ,heavier wheels .
most people think they can just slap a lift & some 37s on a jeep but it ain't that simple to do it correctly.
@@j3ff3ry18 Do I need to regear with only 33 inch tires?
4 door Wranglers don't look right to me. I bought a 2020 Wrangler Willy's edition 2 door. V6. No turbo 4 bullcrap. I love it
Would love an update on this Jeep
Don't tell Scotty
Not sure I would invest in a lift and such with a 3.8 and 300k. But all the best.
i wouldnt use the word invest at all either way lol
What's wrong with a lift on a 3.8 engine?
With proper maintenance and a careful ear/eye, any wrangler will last.
is $27,000 alot for a lifted 2016 jeep wrangler unlimited sahara with 92,000 miles????
Yes
No
Well 2 years later and I got a 2015 with 57,000 miles on it for $23,000 marked down from $27,000. So maybe that was a bit high priced back then.
Lufkin!!! I live about an hour from lufkin. Good ole East Texas!
Wait it’s held up well yet the engine needed rebuilt? Lol I’m confused
The engine was rebuilt at 304,000 miles. So it held up great for a really long time before needing work.
Don't think this is a good video for identifying reliability since you've only had it 2k miles
I stopped watching when you said the engine was rebuilt at 304k.
I have 119k miles on my 2009 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Absolutely no problems. So far I find it very reliable.
Bad Santa very minimal recalls actually. And my Jeep has never left me stranded. Actually, my Toyota had more recalls then my 2009 Wrangler.
LSanti and you own it so he can’t say shit. Lmaoooo
Cheapest 1 ive been able to find is 13k and its missing its fenders and the tires are in a illegal setup so you definatly got a steal of if found this in 2020 to 2022.
Im 16 and i just bought my first vehicle, it was a 2009 jeep wrangler x sport(2 door) with almost 180,000 mileage, it has a check engine light for an evap leak and ive tampering with different things and i cant figure where its coming from, should i be concerned? Is it going to effect the gas mileage?
It'll effect passing emissions/inspection
Do you guys recommend the newer jeep wranglers based on reliability ? 2015+
Looking for a 4 door wrangler, I know theres different models & stuff but don’t know where to start as long as those specifics are met
2006 and back if frame isn't rusted and if it's engine and transmission has been well maintained. Always have a different mechanic look at it. Even at a dealer. Dealers just over charge anyway for profit and commission.
Get that thing to Las Vegas for a gm V8 powertrain swap.
I've been on the fence on trading in my jk 2011 for a new one bur honestly I need to stick with being debt free and fund my other projects and ideas
My 2011 JK just blew up at 152,000. Had to think long and hard about fixing or buying a new car. Decided on a new jasper rebuilt engine.
I wonder why people rebuild when u can grab an engine from a dodge van in a junk yard
Junk yards are usually crashed vehicles. Then they are sitting in the elements often exposed to rain, snow etc... How would you even been able to pick a good one from a junk yard?
@@user-jd4uc4xm2k I know yards that pull expensive parts and store inside
So how many gearboxes have you replaced within 300K miles?
None considering he says it's the original other than engine rebuild
Any one suffering from death wobble??? I 18inch on my 07 came stock...so losing oil somewhere and death wobble is crazy 🤪 any solutions 160,000k miles
Track bar, drag link, tie rod, check those first.
Have someone turn the engine on and turn slowly from full lock to full lock while I visually, manually (with my hands on the components), and auditorily inspect for any play in the tie rod ends, drag link ends, sector shaft, trackbar ends/bolts/brackets, and trackbar bracket welds.
Then, do the same thing but with short, sharp, quick back and forth turns of the steering wheel between the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions, instead of the slow, lock to lock approach.
4 the money nothing beats xj.
I have a 2013 wrangler 2 door, but doesn’t that seem like a steep price he paid for that? Almost $9000 for 300,000 miles!
it would have been 14k here in georgia atleast
When you upgrade - if you go to big tires/ wheels, lift, then you will find why you got 3oo k.
If you don't re gear it, you will rebuild it.
Trust me, brother.
$8800? 😮 Sorry man, but you got screwed, big time.
Just thinking the same thing
Facts
Yes, $8,800 sounds way too much to me. You can find a decent Landcruiser for that price.
Damn. You paid too much for a 2008 with that many miles on it. Smh!
Shit it makes me even happier that I bought a Jeep to hear that, my 2017 only has 12k
Buy a Jeep and enjoy it. When the engine goes out, just ls swap it. I’ve always wanted an ls swapped Jeep.
Um from Mississippi an looking for a jeep
I am on my 3 rd motor smh
My 2018 jk hqs 82 000 km.. yay me...
SEE THAT'S THE THING. IT'S NOT ABOUT MILES AS MUCH AS HOW MANY YEARS IT WOULD LAST. LOOK AT ALL THOSE CHEVY SUBURBAN AN TAHOES FROM THE 90s TO NOW. TWO MANY MILE
Don't count buddy you put 2000 miles on it that's not long enough for your real opinion young Man and having it rebuilt should replace its original lame 202 hp 235 lb torque but to say something is truly reliable is 300000 original miles un rebuilt so this is inaccurate
Shut up
@Dean Toma if an engine doesn't make it past 200k without needing a rebuild, it a POS.
What about the transmission and electrics.
I live in picayune mississippi
Hey, thanks for sharing. The new ones are priced between $40k and $45k. Your tags, taxes and insurance should be pretty low. You prolly paid cash. Recession proof.
After the lift and tires depending on size...REGEAR
Do I need to regear with 33" tires?
That's cool is made it to 300k but the title is a bit misleading as you said the motor was REBUILT!!!!
The motor wasn't rebuilt until AFTER 300,000 miles. So yes, it made it to 300,000.
1:40 is no one else going to mention the rusty nail in the spare?
Maybe watch the whole video before commenting.
@@jprime5128 I would if the video wasn’t trash
That’s ALOT of gas lol
Do not lift it and put bigger tires on it. You will wear down the front end joins and it will turn into a money pit. Those tires are great and the best for a stock JK and don't worry about 12 year old tires as most of the tires for sale sit in the warehouse for over 10 years.. Go to your local auto store and buy a patch tire kit (plugs) and patch your own tire. You should have a patch kit in your trunk while off road. Message me for any questions as I have the same jeep with 250,000 KLM's on it... running like new. Keep it stock and it will last forever !!!!
So its got a rebuild at 300K! Its a new Jeep!
Damn for $8800 you coulda got a 4runner with lower miles and way better reliability.. I would never pay that much for a 304k mile vehicle.. Yikes..
My '08 Wrangler has 15K miles. I should donate it to the Smithsonian. By the way, Jeeps have 2 doors, a stick shift, and a cloth top. These hideous four door creations are minivans.
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dude paid 8800 for a jeep with 300k🗿🗿
😂
I hope he budgeted for further repairs.
That’s what I was thinking!! I hope more people dish out like that.. keeps my value up..
Not great reliability if the engine already had to be rebuilt lol
What are you talking about? Engine wasn't rebuilt until after 300,000 miles. That's great.