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Used 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

55 yr old male loves his Rubicon

dilogdp@yahoo.com, Woodbridge, VA, 03/09/2016
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful

Obviously, this is like no other vehicle in the world. Fuel economy, highway cruising, storage, practicality aren't the highpoints, nor does Jeep pretend them to be. The back seat is very uncomfortable - a hard flat back and small arm rest. This is my only complaint. I've already taken it into some serious mud and it only gets stuck if your bury it up to the frame. The recovery hook on the front, and someone to pull out resolves this. I've been pleasantly surprised at the highway handling, noise level and comfort. I wasn't expecting it to cruise around like a Cadillac. The cool factor is all there too. I plan on letting my teenage kids drive it and they are pretty stoked for spring & summer. I have the manual and it's got plenty of power.

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3 out of 5 stars

2016 Unlimited Rubicon

DB, Sunnyvale, CA, 03/27/2016
updated 03/28/2019
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
18 of 23 people found this review helpful

I had originally written a raving review about this vehicle, but definitely had rushed it. I bought it brand new and traded it in 4 months later. Vehicle is basically a toy, driving it on the road and on my highway commute was unpleasant. Loud, rattly, braking ability was terrible, and it felt cheap. I knew it wasn’t for me when I had an emergency braking situation and ended up having to maneuver to not cause an accident. My prior vehicles were much more of a pleasure to drive, including several trucks of all domestic brands and a Jeep Grand Cherokee, a Hummer H2 and several other domestic SUV’s. This vehicle is beautiful to look at, but driving it is a chore and the novelty wore off quickly. I would gladly buy one as a toy, but never again for a daily driver.

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4 out of 5 stars

It's a Jeep!

Ron, Manchester, NH, 08/22/2016
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful

This is not a city commuter mobile, nor a BMW (I traded in my 328Xi for this!) It is an outdoors persons dream; fun to drive with the top down, able to go nearly anywhere, it was designed for the outdoors! After watching the video, the soft top is easy to put up or down, taking off the hard top is a breeze. Acceleration is fine, my unlimited keeps up with every other car on the highway entering the entrance ramp. Shifting is easy, arm and leg positions comfortable. It sits up high off the ground, but my mother in law who is 80 lovers the ride and can get in without a problem. Controls are easy to use, and make sense, blue tooth and voice recognition work fine with my iPhone (which doubles as my GPS system). 130N radio with Sirius XM sounds very good, although a little weak in the base. The long baseline of the unlimited helps in inroad ride performance. I'm in love with the vehicle already!

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4 out of 5 stars

First Jeep

Daniel, Buffalo Grove, IL, 08/20/2016
updated 02/26/2020
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful

This is my first Jeep. I choose the Rubicon so I can play in the dirt again. Enjoy adventures, and experience the great outdoors. I have no regrets in purchasing this vehicle. Lots of accessories available to pimp it out with. I added decals, bumpers, lights, grab handles, and a winch so far. And I've only bought it six weeks ago! Still investigating lift kits and tires. This vehicle makes me young again.

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2 out of 5 stars

I hated my Jeep but....

Christopher Aguayo, Glendale, CA, 03/29/2019
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

Horrible fuel mileage, check engine light came on after 2 weeks of ownership, dealer didn’t fix the issue for a year, it would turn off in reverse, tires noise was awful, who ever designed u-connect who be tar and feathered, GPS sucks! Shame on you Garmin! But I loved it, it only works well when you’re on off-road.

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