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Jeep Wrangler

23Jeep Wrangler
3.8

98 reviews

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Build Quality
4.0
Value for Money
3.8
Noise Level
3.1
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perth4wd.au
perth4wd.auWA
  JL Overland

The Jeep Wrangler has long been a symbol of off-road freedom — rugged, capable, and built for adventure. With its military heritage and unmistakable boxy silhouette, the Wrangler is one of the few vehicles that has remained true to its roots while gradually evolving with modern comfort and tech.

Judge1
Judge118 posts
  JL Unlimited Overland

JEEP WRANGLER HAS BROKEN MY HEART AND MY WALLET – I'm sorry jeep but your customer service is below par. My local service centre is no longer servicing jeeps. The nearest one is over 70km away (yet expected to go there). Explained my jeep's issue and concerned driving too far away may cause. So the operator just put me through to road side assist. Great customer service from Jeep 'too hard'.… Read more

Hand over the issue to road side assist.............Contacted City Jeep just now, left message as the service area is not picking up. My Jeep has been sitting in the driveway since Saturday 1/11/24. How can I possibly feel safe and know I can rely on my car when I take it up to the high country as a sole traveller????

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Naz
Naz23 posts
  JK Unlimited Sport Auto Petrol

Leaking faults.Terrible experience with FCA and dealerships – Update to last review My jeep has still not been successfully repaired and has been sitting at Jeep since 4 April. Stellantis/FCA are a scam and the warranty process needs to be investigated by the ACCC. Jeep/stellantis are wanting to offer me a repurchase which is $20k less than any advertised jeep with similar milage and model (used prices).… Read more

They are refusing replacement due to stock levels even though I have said I will take any of the exdemo Jeeps you have which are aplenty. Stellantis complaints rep [Name Removed] acknowledged I will take a big financial hit and said to me 'I feel for you mate but legally we don't have to replace and have the option to repurchase'. No integrity at all and due to market movement, this warranty process has created a loophole where Jeep can scam its clients if warranty replacement is requested. I have to acknowledge, [Name Removed] from Peter Warren has been trying to do a better job on the repair in the past few weeks after it sat at the dealership for months with no action but my disastrous situation remains. ----- My jeep has been at Peter Warren Jeep Warwick farm for over 2 months to do a warranty repair due to it leaking inside when it rains. What was supposed to be a 1 week job to change seals and front carpets has taken forever with no communication and when I finally get through to them it is constant lying on why they haven't done it yet. FCA are hopeless and have no ability or empowerment over dealerships to do anything when handling complaints and have not taken any action to date. I lodged complaint to ACCC and Fair trading only to have FCA complaints person [Name Removed] tell me to please direct thes3 complaints under er Peter Warren Jeep and not Jeep Australia (who the warranty is with). I go to Jeep Warwick Farm and see my Jeep in the carpark collecting dirt and water making the leak situation worse

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TimZed
TimZedQLD2 posts
  JK Unlimited Sport Auto Diesel

It’ll take you places you never thought you’d go! – Cons: it gets uncomfortable on long trips. Pros: bulletproof off-road ability, retro looks, it’ll take you places you’ve never been before. I’ve had mine three years and no problems at all. The only problem is deciding where to go next! Show details

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mitcho2au
mitcho2au
  JK Unlimited Sport Manual Petrol

Problems that can leave you stuck up the creek without a paddle – Overall its been a good car but it has had a couple of major issues though. One being the control track light and ABS light constantly on and putting the engine into limp mode. All this while travelling out west, well away from any sort of mechanical service. Turned out to be faulty crank angle sensor wires. This was fixed under warranty after… Read more

finally making it home travelling 3500km in limp mode. Now, just out of warranty it has sprung an oil leak. Turns out to be a cracked oil cooler housing. Looking online it is a common problem. Not only in Australia but in the US. but sorry sir, that will be $2,000.00 bucks to fix. Hang on, its a known common problem, why isn't it covered even though its out of warranty. Not to mention it will take up to 2 weeks since as usual, Jeep don't have parts. I guess I will have to walk everywhere.

i would never consider another petrol powered jeep. Perhaps a diesel, but considering the 2 problems I have had are both issues that could leave you well stranded or with a completely dead and damaged engine if you are travelling i don't think I would. After all, it is Australia and outback there isn't a service station or town every 20 or 30km. I mean, I never had another 4wd or car that had faulty crank sensors or cracked an oil cooler under 4 years old. Back to Nissan or Toyota for me when I get my next car i think.

Tim A
Tim A3 posts
  JK Sport Auto

Great little vehicle – Whether we're climbing a hill or heading to work, our little 08 wrangler is great fun to drive. It's not the most comfortable vehicle getting around, but it is a serious off road vehicle so you can't expect much there. We were amazed at how quiet it is in the cabin with the hard top on and while it is quite basic on the inside, there is really… Read more

very little you could ask for. My wife and I are quite tall and find that the interior has plenty of space for us, and the fact you can remove the rear seats is fantastic. That being said though, with the seats in, boot space is minimal. On the other hand, if you had the top down, the storage spaces that are there can be locked, which is quite handy. One drawback is that with its punchy 3.8l v6, it is very thirsty and with fuel prices on the rise, it's not that friendly to your back pocket. If you're looking for a tough little adventure vehicle, go no further. But if you want comfort, economy and space, this might not be ideal for you.

Talreuse
Talreuse14 posts
  JK Unlimited Sport Manual Petrol

Jeep Wrangler, Awesome! – Toongabbie 3 reviews 1 answer Generation: JK (2007-2018) Jeep Wrangler. Awesome 5 out of 5, reviewed on Sep 09, 2014 It is the best feeling to own a Jeep Wrangler, I purchased A Gecko coloured Wrangler 4 door, one of the last sent to Australia in that colour. This colour has turned a lot of heads and had a lot of comments and strange… Read more

looks. The jeep boasts a powerful engine which is responsive when needed. Off road performance was very surprising being very capable at getting up and down mountain trails. If you want a fun drive then this has to be it a couple of minutes you have the roof off and your driving with the sun shining on you and the wind blowing through your hair. The 4 door unlimited has plenty of room in the back for trips away. The modifications for inside and out are absolutely endless, you will have no trouble finding the perfect addition to your Jeep (The Jeep dealerships are extremely expensive). The other good thing about driving the Jeep has to be the Jeep community, the facebook groups are full of great people that help or advise on everything Jeep are fantastic. The Jeep wave also give a great feeling of community unity. One of my greatest moments was driving when 5 kids all shouted in unison " He Bought A JEEP" with a blast of the horn and a wave I set off feeling good about buying a Jeep. Buy one you will love it.

Positive reviews

Joe98
Joe9816 posts
  JL Sport S
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Comments about roof leaks – Some people below talked about the roof leaking. The JK Wrangler was sold in Australia from 2009 - 2019 The JL Wrangler has been sold in Australia since 2019 If you have the hard top of either model, both allow you to take the front panels off the roof. The seals on the JK were sometimes faulty and a few of them leaked. The roof panels of the JL were re-designed. They are lighter, they are easier to remove and they do not leak. . Show details

Dozza
DozzaWA
  TJ

Fantastic fun second car – I have a 2003 with half doors and soft top. Such a fun second car for those perfect summer days in Perth. It definitely comes into its own when going off road, take the top off and hit the bush, goes anywhere and is way more fun than those 4x4 suv’s with their windows up and ac on. Definitely needs at least a 2” lift and some 33’s to give you more… Read more

travel and clearance when you’re into serious 4x4 country. Not the best car for a long trip because of the wind noise but as a fun second car it’s a keeper. Can’t see myself ever selling mine

Paul
Paul9 posts
  JK Sport Manual

drive it like a truck – its a light truck,drive it such and it will last.not like a sports car. I replaced suspension, steel rear bumper and steel bulbar. still leaks water inside and plan to reseal,maybe for good. roof get radiating scorching hot ,plan to line with insulation. bad ball joints,outer bearing is plastic! so cheap.the cause of the death wobbles. replace… Read more

with all steel bearing ball joints with grease nipples , problem solved with no death wobbles. great 4WD, as with all short wheel base gets uncomfortable on long trips. Regarding the ball joints , death wobble! After dismantling the ball joints. I found a tapered bearing shaft fitted into a tapered outer nylon type bearing. The play was around 2mm. But after retention the nut to specks. No play was noted. Thus fixing the problem with the death wobble. But fitting an all steel bearing with grease nipples. Makes sense with rough 4WD driving.

Negative reviews

hbausreview
hbausreviewNSW
  JL Unlimited Overland

Jeep Wrangler - Bought Brand New / Has Major Faults, Jeep Australia won't refund – Brand New Jeep - Shortly after deliver makes a loud ticking noise. Is taken to Dealership who say it is not normal. Solution is unclear, after 12 Weeks waiting for parts the car is 'fixed', the noise returns 2 days later. 29 Weeks of Ownership, 15 Weeks in Repair / Out of use - Jeep Australia won't provide a refund. Show details

seriola73
seriola737 posts
  JK Unlimited Overland
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good car let down by service – had this car since new and it turned me off the brand the problems it had in the 8 years of ownership are beyond belief it never stopped leaking water when it rains even after replacing all the seals twice burns fuel like a cruise ship (16 lt/100 kms)on average handling to the point of being dangerous it brakes down every few months (oil… Read more

cooler,radiator,various seals) there is no drain plug to change the auto oil makes it an expensive job brakes are only for show it needs about 150 metres to pull up from 60 k/hr in general this car only looks good and attracts people loyal to the brand i will never buy another

mark j.
mark j.NSW
  JK Unlimited Sport Auto Petrol
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Was ok when standard – The car was ok when it was standard but not any more, I put in the most highly rated spring coils with Rancho shocks and it rode like a brick. The 8 ply all terrain light truck tyres did play a role however even with passenger tyres it was still bad The take away from this message is i don't recommend this as a daily driver. Even when it is… Read more

stock based on my experience. Especially if you have back pain. Will either buy an fj cruiser again or a prado 150. I had a 2014 wrangler unlimited sport 4 door petrol, for an everyday car stick to independent suspension and not a live axle

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Recent reviews

spartoob
spartoobACT5 posts
  Verified JK Overland

Quirky and utilitarian – Have had one since new, bought in 2015. Highly modified, haven't had any issues except those caused by modifications. Made to be modified, GREAT offroad. Not the best car to drive on-road though. Roof leaks sometimes.. but the floor has bungs to let the water drain. The tech is dated.. but the car is 9 years old and still going strong. The… Read more

pentastar is thirsty by modern standards.. but it's naturally aspirated and driving a car less aerodynamic than a brick. It has it's quirks.. but does exactly what it's designed to do.

Wade
Wade7 posts
  JK Unlimited Overland

Best car ever if you are a ‘car person’ – Have had Jeeps going back to the YJ. A lot of downsides if you are not going to actually use it off-road. But as soon as the tyres hit dirt, then it’s game on baby! Also, you will be spending $$$ on mods! Show details

David
DavidVIC37 posts
  JK Sport Auto

Luv Luv Luv it – Used mostly around town and mostly just myself as a daily drive. It is a two door so short wheel base. Surprisingly nimble around town. Wife/passenger complains of harsh suspension. Show details

Nataliedith
Nataliedith3 posts
  JK Sport Manual

Love this car. It has its pros and cons but if you love easy servicing and adventure. It’s for you! – I use this car for a range of applications. Mine is a 2015 model unlimited. I do some 4wd, highway and town. I just love it! I do most of the servicing myself and it hasn’t missed a beat. The things that aren’t great about it are: It’s loud inside (I just turn up the radio!) It handles like an old mountain goat- for the most part it’s great,… Read more

don’t take it too fast around corners they are known to tip. Their safety rating: it’s a death trap but I willingly take the risk because I love it Insurance can be pricey so shop around.

Otherwise it’s a beast and I look forward to having it for many years

Di W
Di WQLD27 posts
  TJ

JEEP WRANGLERS X 2 – We have 2 x TJ Wranglers in the family, a 1997 and a 2005, both modified for serious 4WD'ing, at which they absolutely excel themselves. They have both been fantastic vehicles, and just the best fun in the bush or city driving. Relatively easy to work on yourself, and when it's something we can't do, we always use an independent Jeep Specialist… Read more

Workshop as opposed to a Dealership, because we find everything about them to be of a superior standard, at a greatly reduced price. This applies to all 4 of our family's Jeeps. We also source many parts & accessories from USA at great savings, as well as independent specialist Jeep parts sellers in Oz. Joining a Jeep Club to go 4WD'ing is great too.

david
davidQLD5 posts
  TJ

tj soft top wrangler. Fabulous – has almost 400,000k on the clock. Twenty years old. Best car i have ever owned. Owned toyotas, nissans, landrovers. All good cars, but the jeep is my favourite. Have owned three. Theres just something about them. I am obsessed with it. As Jeremy Clarkson said, 'they have a strong heart' Show details

Joe98
Joe98NSW2 posts
  JL Sport S

I love my Jeep! – My wife, our friends and I are into bush walking. I needed a car that can do a little bit of off- roading. To my own surprise, I got a 2 door Jeep Wrangler! I love it. Great to drive both on road and off road. We love to take the top off, even on a cold winters day! It has a terrific turning circle so it is easy to manouver in a car park. I… Read more

have had it a year now and the first service has just been done. $330, fixed price for 5 years.

Wrangler drivers wave to each other and its just another reason to love it. If you have a family, you might want a 4 door.

I love my Jeep! .

Gus
GusQLD2 posts
  JK Unlimited Sport Manual Petrol

Best car i have ever owned! – If you want a car that is always an experience, not just something to get you from point A to point B. Mechanically the car is quite expensive to maintain, but worth every cent! Show details

Matt P.
Matt P.WA
  JK Unlimited Sport Manual Petrol
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230k on the clock and still going strong – I use this car every day and goes off road at least one weekend a month. I haven't modified the engine in any way. The only issue I have had in 230k kms has been the 4wd transfer linkage and the plastic bushes. Only things I have changed on the car have been belts, oil, air filter. Only mods are a 2imch lift and bigger tyres. Most reliable car I… Read more

have owned. I don't take my car to the dealership to be serviced tho, since its double the price of every where else and they never seem to have parts.

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Joey B
Joey B18 posts
  JK Sport Auto

I absolutely love this car – I use this car for local driving, longer distances driving and 4x4. Use it daily and needs to get serviced once a year. Not had any issues and still got a while to run on the warranty. I love the car, its fun to drive and you feel like a boss driving it. Cant get enough of it. Show details

Cody
CodyVIC3 posts
  TJ

I drive the jeep tj as a daily – By far the best car I've ever had and I've had a few different cars but the jeep tj cand and will take you anywhere you wanted to go and there so much fun Show details

Andres P.
Andres P.QLD2 posts
  JK Sport Manual

LOVE IT, LOVE ME BACK – My jeep is a 2012 sport jk, I use it a lot, commuting, traveling, 4wding, shopping, city, beach driving. Already has 140.000kms, no problems, it has been the most reliable car, I had to change the battery twice but in 7 years I think is fair. I service it regularly and look after it. Still drives like when I picked it up form the dealer. Show details

JohnF
JohnFQLD3 posts
  TJ

Awesome car – My 2005 wrangler now has 180 000kms on the clock and is still an awesome car reliable as the day it was bought. Gets used everyday, great car to drive and I have never had any problems with it, the car is regularly serviced and well maintained by the agents. Probably the best 4x4 I have ever owned.  Show details

EO1
EO16 posts
  JK Golden Eagle Manual

Leaking car – We got a new 2018 wrangler JK as a new family car as we just had our first child. Mechanic wise, car drives well. It started off as just a door ajar issue. Got it fixed numerous times before it actually got fixed. One bad rainy day the top panel above the head unit started to leak. Sent it back to City’s jeep (mind you this was the 4th visit in 3… Read more

months of picking up the car). We’ve had the seals replaced and had the car sent there another 2 times. Today it’s just be taken back again with more leaking. We keep getting told by city Jeep the car is waterproof. However, the car can’t even withstand a little rain. The service department at City Jeep aren’t very helpful too. Starting to change our minds about the car....

Mic
MicWA6 posts
  JK Unlimited Sport Manual Petrol

Absolutely love this beast – Nice smooth drive with a 6 speed manual that keepsvthe revs down. Got the 70 year anniversary model with leather interior and it looks Mikky Mouse. Nice high ride, great flares and a pretty ballsy v6. Black on Black, all the fruit. Gunna try 4wd this weekend Wonnerup Beach. Giddiup.  Show details

ArtAge Computers
ArtAge Computers3 posts
  JK Unlimited Sport Manual Petrol

perfect fot off roads – best purchase ever. no problems so far. done 30k. love my jeep. already been on beach and off road with lot of fun. she is heavy drinker and bit expensive to repair but car expert told me that first 150000km will be perfectly fine and will not be problem with regards to the engine.  Show details

Telelynx
Telelynx45 posts
  TJ

Not really a daily drive – The TJ Jeep isn't a WW2 jeep at all. It's a 1990s Cherokee with the skin resembling a CJ5. As such it's road manners aren't as crazy as they could be. The 4.0L engine is robust, smooth, loads of low down grunt and drinks fuel. They look great with the wet weather gear off, which is good in SA as it hardly ever rains, but it's fiddly to get back… Read more

on. They are not reliable enough to circumnavigate Australia on a budget, an old Hilux would be better. Great for extreme off road, beach bashing and cruising the esplanade with a large dog in the back. Pre 2002 ish look better as they don't have proper doors :)

Linzi
Linzi7 posts
  JK

Best purchase ever – Although the wrangler is a fuel guzzler, I feel so invincible in it. It’s easily the best car ive ever brought, I love that it’s completely versatile and convertible. So easy to take the front seat roof panels off, and quite easy to remove the hard top. Stereo is unreal, speakers in the roof. Love it  Show details

Rebecca
RebeccaNSW10 posts
  JK

LEMON – This car is a lemon. But the four wheel driving experience was fun, performance was amazing, the car loves and was built to climb hills, out performs any other four wheel drive. Handling was controlled and steady. Noise was minimum. Easy to go over hills, mounds, rocks, water. Love the interior, heaps of legroom in the front, removable back seats… Read more

for more room, unfortunately no boot room. Dashboard clean and looks amazing, really love the leather trim wheel and comfort is good. Reliability is terrible, major repairs.

Saxon Keily
Saxon Keily5 posts
  JK

Great Car - one of the best – This was the 2nd Jeep we originally had a Cherokee but the Wrangler is even better. Lots of room, hard and soft top. Good on fuel and great for 4WD. OOnly one small issue is not a great turning circle. Will always recommend Jeep, we have now gone down to a sedan however have stuck with Chrysler, great cars  Show details

Philip Wibaux
Philip Wibaux9 posts
  JK Overland

Overlander - Rock Lobster REd - Fully Optioned - Two Door. 2014 – The Jeep is a brand! If you are looking for refinement buy a Japanese car or Europeon car. If you want a fun car, this is the one. You can take off the roof and go Topless. You can have the hard top on. You can remove the bits over your head. It is American so if you like options this is the one for you. The car is a bit industrial. It is… Read more

not the most comfortable car I have driven. It does great in urban areas. The Stereo is great. THe GPS is faulty. Siri over rides Jeepey GPS. The highway ride is pretty good for a 4wd. The ride on the beach is great. We go up to DOuble Island Point and we have never had to let the tyres down.

No front hubs so just pull the 4wd lever back and it is on and off you go. You need to apply the 4wd but once you are shown it is easy. No soft button like those other auto everything cars. The tow capacity is real low on this short wheel base. The servicing cost sting if you use Jeep. My warranty was only 3 years so then went to Ultratune. We are not high kilometer drivers. It is about 12,000 km a year. We are upto 50,000 k at the end of 4 years. We just replace the first set of tyres at 45,000. No other issues at all. Never let us down. Replaced battery at 3 years and 3 months. I did rustproof it and think this has saved me some pain. Good clean after the beach. put rubber matts over the carpet when we go up the beach. It is competent as a 4WD but I am not keen to get it real dirty. I like the car and the thought of getting it all muddy hurts me. and scratching it Noooooo!. Jeep continues to put the front and back bumpers made from some plastic stuff that fades in the sun. You need to keep polishing them to bring them back to new look. Don't like how the bonnet has no lock on it so if you are paranoid buy the accessory to lock it. THe back ride for passengers is not roomy. Most people that ride with us are just Jeep fanatics so it is no problem. THe AC holds the temp in Qld humidity. Keeping it in the shade is a better choice to keep it fresh. Don't forget that you need to store the hard top if you remove it. Don't forget you need to sotre the Jeep alternate back canopy somewhere in your house. As my wife says to me honey if you want men to look at you go and buy a Landcruiser!

Brad H.
Brad H.2 posts
  Wrangler

Great vehicle – Fun reliable All's super on the beach in dunes, comfortable diving position

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