Gladiator Issues

KYJeff

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I’ll say this first “I love this JT!” That being said I’ll share a few of the issues I am already having with it. Purchased the end of May and have over 6000 miles on it so far.

1st - took a trip to Charleston from Kentucky and noticed that while the a/c was on intermittently a rush of hot air would come up around the floorboards, it would last a few minutes then go away. Then maybe a 1/2 hour later would do it again all while the dash vents would continue to blow cold air with no change. This hasn’t happened on any short trips locally.

2nd - the EVIC has started to freeze, pixelate and today just went blank but did come back on after it sat all day while at work.
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3rd - passenger side mirror will only go in and out but not up and down.

Scheduled for service this Friday so we will see what happens. I honestly expected a few bugs and not the bothered by it yet.... Just thought I would share.
 

JeepCares

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I’ll say this first “I love this JT!” That being said I’ll share a few of the issues I am already having with it. Purchased the end of May and have over 6000 miles on it so far.

1st - took a trip to Charleston from Kentucky and noticed that while the a/c was on intermittently a rush of hot air would come up around the floorboards, it would last a few minutes then go away. Then maybe a 1/2 hour later would do it again all while the dash vents would continue to blow cold air with no change. This hasn’t happened on any short trips locally.

2nd - the EVIC has started to freeze, pixelate and today just went blank but did come back on after it sat all day while at work.
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3rd - passenger side mirror will only go in and out but not up and down.

Scheduled for service this Friday so we will see what happens. I honestly expected a few bugs and not the bothered by it yet.... Just thought I would share.

Hi KyJeff,
We're sorry to hear about the concerns you have been experiencing with your new Gladiator. Please feel free to send us a private message if you would like some additional assistance while working with your dealer towards a resolution!
Alex
Jeep Social Care Specialist
 

KYJeff

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Hi KyJeff,
We're sorry to hear about the concerns you have been experiencing with your new Gladiator. Please feel free to send us a private message if you would like some additional assistance while working with your dealer towards a resolution!
Alex
Jeep Social Care Specialist

Thanks Alex, I will keep you in mind if needed!
 

KYJeff

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The Gladiator is still in the shop....

Mirror fixed - was told it was a broken wire.

AC/Heat issue - not able to replicate it yet.

EVIC - being replaced but expected date of delivery is 8-21. I can’t pick it up because the new gauge cluster is ordered with current mileage.

Although dealer gave me nice 2018 JLU Sahara to drive, I would like my JT back.
 

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The Gladiator is still in the shop....

Mirror fixed - was told it was a broken wire.

AC/Heat issue - not able to replicate it yet.

EVIC - being replaced but expected date of delivery is 8-21. I can’t pick it up because the new gauge cluster is ordered with current mileage.

Although dealer gave me nice 2018 JLU Sahara to drive, I would like my JT back.

I’ve heard quite a few stories about the heat blowing on the feet and was told it had something to do with humidity control. I think that’s bs though. So far on mine, no issues. I’m only at 2100 miles though.


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KYJeff

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I’ve heard quite a few stories about the heat blowing on the feet and was told it had something to do with humidity control. I think that’s bs though. So far on mine, no issues. I’m only at 2100 miles though.


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I have over 6000 now. It doesn’t do it on short trips less than an hour but drive over an hour, hot outside and AC on, it has done it a dozen times. We just turn fan on high and after a few minutes it stops.

Did some digging and found this TSB for a JL, I will share with my dealer. At least I’m not crazy. IMG_1103.JPGIMG_1104.JPG
 

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KYJeff

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I have an updated ETA for the gauge cluster of September 9th but have been advised it could be sooner or later. Maybe this is what I get for buying a 1st year model but I still don’t have any regrets, just sucks to realize my JT is sitting in a back parking lot for nearly 21 days at the dealer and not in my garage.

I will say that so far my experience with JeepCares has been positive and would recommend contacting them if you have issues.
 

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