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#1 ·
Just curious plus i thought it would be interesting to see. What is your biggest disappointment with your new WK2?
 
#2 ·
My auto day/night on my NAV doesnt work I need to manual change it when it gets dark. Kind of a PITA but i'll manage.
 
#4 ·
You can set it on the interior light switch to the left of the steering column. Make sure the roller is not all the way up. I think it only works properly when set two clicks down from the top. I will try and find the tread where this was explained very well.
 
#3 ·
Maybe I'm just old skool, but hate the Electronic Throttle Control.

Didn't cover it in a review cause I was trying hard to like it, but just can't get over it.

Overall? Not much of anything material to be disappointed in.
 
#5 ·
Not that I have one, but until they get rid of the 5-speed tranny, I wouldn't even consider trading my 2010 in on a new one.
 
#19 · (Edited)
I thought about that (waiting on the ZF 8spd) but having driven several vehicles with the 8spd gearbox, that's just too much shifting and would drive me crazy. Perhaps it would work with the V6 (better off-the-line) but the 545RFE works perfectly with the Hemi. Imagine going off-road and having the transmission constantly changing gears, because that's what the 8spd does in the BMW and Audi vehicles and I find it annoying.

I have zero disappointment and that both surprises and pleases me.
 
#12 ·
The spare tire. Why isn't it the same size as the others? Also why no matching wheel like last years model? And why a cheaper brand tire than the others?

Steering wheel in way of instrument cluster. If I put the wheel where I like it it does hide the annoying green indicators for driving and marker lamps. I just have to duck a little once in a while to check speed.

Headlights flashing every time I open the door.

Wish the 430 would be on Ipod when I restart the vehicle instead of changing back to radio every time.

The spare is the only one of those that really gripes my behind.
 
#13 ·
That I can't fully disable ESC! Really bad mistake in the design. Could have been so easy to add this feature
 
#15 ·
its hysterical to look at the dash at night. i have five separate indicators on, yet nothing is wrong with the car. never seen that before.

headlights
fog lights
seatbelt
trac control (sport mode)
tow/haul

its like a freakin christmas tree. very annoying.
 
#18 ·
I think my biggest disappointment (though I don't own one) is that is won the "Urban Truck of the Year Award," as well as the fact that it does not have a solid front axle. I test drove one and I loved it and would really like to own one some day, but it just makes me sad that every new GC model seems to be drifting further away from Jeep's rugged 4x4 heritage.
 
#30 ·
#34 · (Edited)
-The infamous "shudder" issue it's getting really annoying.
-The cup holder area doesn't have wood grain same with the shift knob like it was in the brochure I was shown at the dealership. (False Advertising, Overland)
-Cheesy plastic chrome accents, mirrors, grill, etc, had to cover with 3m/paint (personal preference)
-Interior roof fabric and A-pillar colors don't match the leather. (personal preference, I like it all black inside, not black and beige.
-No key fob confirmation on remote start.
-Keyless entry sensor too sensitive, unlocks when snow/rain drips in between door handles.
-No power mirrors

That's all I can think of for now but besides that this car has matched my expectations. The offroad capabilities are awesome I took it to the spot where I was stuck last year in a 08 range rover supercharged but the jeep drove through it like a piece of cake.
 
#35 ·
overlander;310969-The cup holder area doesn't have wood grain same with the shift knob like it was in the brochure I was shown at the dealership. (False Advertising said:
The pre-production model shown at the New York Auto Show a couple of years ago had a woodgrain cup holder cover, as well as woodgrain on the steering wheel. When Jeep introduced the production model, those items were gone (no sliding cup holder cover at all, and the woodgrain shift knob changed to leather). The dealer must have had a VERY old brochure!
 
#36 ·
Woodgrain on the cup holders would have been overkill with wood. Also the cup holder door would have shrunk the size of the cup holders. The shifter nob would have been a nice touch.
 
#37 · (Edited)
-The infamous "shudder" issue it's getting really annoying.
-No key fob confirmation on remote start.
-No power mirrors
-When it rains, the droplets that collect on the back-up camera lense. Can't see bunk behind me.
 
#40 ·
Second these:

-When it rains, the droplets that collect on the back-up camera lense. Can't see bunk behind me.
-Instrument panel cluster. You can't see the analog speedometer unless the steering wheel is cocked as high as it can go.


Also:

- A pillars are way too big. They block the view in turning, at the stop sign, etc.
- Hard to find a comfortable position with the driver's seat. Especially the lumbar support. I was impressed by the comfort feel in the seat of an MDX during test drive.
 
#41 ·
They should have installed backup camera wipers..
 
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