Faults:

From 114K to 140K miles the following happened -

Manual transmission shift fork wore out and the transmission would slip out of 1st gear. The transmission was rebuilt.

Radiator leaked and was replaced.

Engine misfired erratically, so the ignition spark coil replaced.

Fuel sending unit check valve went bad and the sending unit was replaced (had to crank the engine for 10 seconds while the fuel pump filled the line to the engine).

Blower motor resistor replaced.

Exhaust system rusted out and was replaced.

Brake drums replaced.

General Comments:

This is supposedly an "off road" vehicle, but it does not even have a limited slip rear differential. In 2WD you can get stuck in the winter, with one wheel on dry pavement and one wheel in the snow.

14 city/18 highway MPG.

Extremely bumpy ride.

With a soft top, there is so much noise that you need to yell to talk to someone sitting right next to you, when going down the expressway at 70mph.

Faults:

Replaced cracked exhaust manifold when I first got the Jeep.

Replaced the front and rear brakes.

Replaced both headlights after one burnt out shortly after buying vehicle.

General Comments:

Not a very fast vehicle.

It has the aerodynamics of a shoebox.

Hardly any trunk space.

Only gets around 15mpg.

Rear bench is not very comfortable.

The Jeep was great power and torque to get through any type of terrain.

Perfect vehicle to drive in the summer with the top off.

Perfect also in winter with 4x4 engaged.

The Jeep Wrangler is a perfect vehicle for someone like myself. I don't really care that it gets low mileage to the gallon, it is a Jeep so that comes with the territory. I do and keep up with all the regular maintenance including oil changes every 5k, with full synthetic, transmission fluid will be changed every 30k, and differential fluid will be changed every 30k as well. So far this Wrangler has never failed me. It will start no matter how hot or cold it is outside.

The abundance of aftermarket parts and accessories is at times overwhelming. With so many options available you can always be assured to find something for your Wrangler when you need it. Whether it is bumpers, lift kits, off road lights to drivetrain components and engine parts and add-ons, there will always be a surplus of options to choose from.

Faults:

1) Coolant leak - internal to engine head - cracks - very expensive repair ($1200 to $2500 +)

2) Overheating

3) Oil pressure low - (gauge) 0 at idle! And lower as engine warms up - check gauges light

4) Coolant contaminates oil

5) Coolant contaminates catalytic convertor

6) Air conditioner system failure ($3,500 repair) - air divertor door also sticks.

Not just a Wrangler problem - these problems are across Jeep product line using common engine (4.0 l V-6) and components!!!