YEA or NAY : Computer Controlled Electronic Jeep Components

How do you feel about Computer Controlled Electronic Jeep Components?

  • GIVE IT TO ME : The more computer controlled electronic components the better

    Votes: 6 4.7%
  • I HATE IT : Just give me the basics and I'll take care of the rest

    Votes: 45 34.9%
  • I'M ON THE FENCE : I like the idea of electronic stuff but worry about it's reliability

    Votes: 74 57.4%
  • I DON'T CARE : Makes no difference to me

    Votes: 4 3.1%

  • Total voters
    129
“Computer controlled” is my greatest concern because it takes hackers very little effort to hack a vehicle’s onboard computer. The more computerized our Jeeps become, the more vulnerable they become. Tech is a great thing provided the owner has control of the information our vehicles are programmed to share, and the ability to secure the computers from hackers.
Just name your vehicle's computers Epstein List. Even the greatest hackers can't access it.
 
I'm on the fence because my 2020 Jeep Rubicon is everything I wanted in a 4x4 but I've had lots of issues with the electronics. Within 8 months, the dealer replaced the batteries twice. Had a horrible experience with that dealer. Jeep Cares had to step in and get the repair done right. Last year the center display between the tach and speedometer went out. The new dealer, who I have had a great experience with replaced it. My only gripe is the dealer said that Jeep knows about the failure and I had to pay for the repair when it should have been repaired as a safety issue. When you have no idea how much gas you have, or what warning lights might be on. Now I have a random issue with the hydro assist electric pump going out and coming back on around 5 seconds later. The dealer did try to get it to fail, but no luck. They did clean the electric plug, and so far, it hasn't occurred.
 
I'm on the fence because my 2020 Jeep Rubicon is everything I wanted in a 4x4 but I've had lots of issues with the electronics. Within 8 months, the dealer replaced the batteries twice. Had a horrible experience with that dealer. Jeep Cares had to step in and get the repair done right. Last year the center display between the tach and speedometer went out. The new dealer, who I have had a great experience with replaced it. My only gripe is the dealer said that Jeep knows about the failure and I had to pay for the repair when it should have been repaired as a safety issue. When you have no idea how much gas you have, or what warning lights might be on. Now I have a random issue with the hydro assist electric pump going out and coming back on around 5 seconds later. The dealer did try to get it to fail, but no luck. They did clean the electric plug, and so far, it hasn't occurred.
Look at the PSC w/ ram assist kit that also replaces the power steering pump… I had it installed a few months back and it is amazing- so much better than stock.
 
Proven, time tested electronics I’m fine with. Such as ABS, traction control, electronic fuel injection, ignition/timing etc. Navigation, cruise control and other driver comforts. Hell even e lockers and sway bar disconnects are in things I don’t mind at all.

Even things like transfer case. Completely depends on vehicle and application. I enjoy the sticks for manual engagement. But I think auto 4/4 transfer cases are great for the daily driver mommy missles.

Where I don’t like seeing electronics is the suspension components. Like fords live wire or whatever it’s called shock valving. Or even jeeps air bag and shock suspensions that are adjustable on the fly in the Cherokees and such.


Want to know my most hated electric festure? Wranglers shit ass adjustable seats! I fucking HATE them. Beyond slow and pointless. If my wife drives I have to start the jeep while pressing the brake and ignition while standing outside (picture that how you will) and then hold the stupid button to slide the seat back so I can fit.

Every other manufacturer has a memory feature so I don’t have to do this stupid routine. It should default to full access like every other damn vehicle with electric seats.
 
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