View Poll Results: How many miles before problems?
5000
10
7.46%
10000
11
8.21%
20000
19
14.18%
30000
14
10.45%
40000
14
10.45%
50000
15
11.19%
60000
9
6.72%
70000
14
10.45%
80000
8
5.97%
90000+
20
14.93%
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How many miles with no major mechanical problems with their jeep?
JK Super Freak
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,106
Likes: 1
From: Houston,TX
Sitting at 107k...
Need to do general maintenance this weekend... plugs, wires, Seafoam, oil and fluids. Thing runs like a champ, no oil consumption- and has NEVER left me stranded.
Going from max-perf. Euro and DSM 6 liters to a minimal performance JK had its challenges... Like hearing every knock or clank and running to the stealership for some mythical repair. Its a Jeep.
As far as the things you read on this forum, well they are people searching for answers. They represent either the few plagued by OEM fitment and mass-assembly issues, or the enthusiast who has helped them and now helps other diagnose or at least look out for those same issues.
It is not the sign of a bad vehicle, its the sign of a well informed community.
Going from max-perf. Euro and DSM 6 liters to a minimal performance JK had its challenges... Like hearing every knock or clank and running to the stealership for some mythical repair. Its a Jeep.
As far as the things you read on this forum, well they are people searching for answers. They represent either the few plagued by OEM fitment and mass-assembly issues, or the enthusiast who has helped them and now helps other diagnose or at least look out for those same issues.
It is not the sign of a bad vehicle, its the sign of a well informed community.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,106
Likes: 1
From: Houston,TX
In my opinion...
I think no one is posting that has had problems. Let me tell you one of the big JK Problems, main bearings..... 67k blown motor with all regular maintenance up to date. Even crazier I've heard these motors giving out at like 30k. Not sure about the maintenance level on those. There is no way I could see a JK making it 250k
JK Newbie
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
From: Albuquerque, NM
At 70K got a leak in the transfer case, although that probably doesnt count as "major." Tore the front drive shaft boot. Also noticed a serious lack in lift and tire size I finally had to correct.
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JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 146
Likes: 1
From: San Diego, CA
I'll be rolling over 90k by the end of July.
I've replaced my throwout bearing (not an uncommon wear and tear item - plus I learned stick on this jeep)
Torn boot on driveshaft (self inflicted, I'm sure - 2.5 lift and wheeling disconnected a lot)
I don't consider either of these to be major mechanical - maybe the TOB, but at 90k, it's not an unreasonable thing to replace - so I'll say she's still technically a virgin.
I've replaced my throwout bearing (not an uncommon wear and tear item - plus I learned stick on this jeep)
Torn boot on driveshaft (self inflicted, I'm sure - 2.5 lift and wheeling disconnected a lot)
I don't consider either of these to be major mechanical - maybe the TOB, but at 90k, it's not an unreasonable thing to replace - so I'll say she's still technically a virgin.
