There are plenty of reasons to buy a Jeep Wrangler. Maybe you want to take the top off for open-air freedom, or you want to go off-roading. However, there is one massive reason to avoid these rugged SUVs. They don’t make for the best daily driver. 

Reasons to avoid the Jeep Wrangler as a daily driver 

I have a few hot takes about the Jeep Wrangler as a daily driver in response to TikTok user @outoffuel. He has a strong stance about why these off-roading SUVs aren’t the best for daily commutes. 

He says there are too many things it can’t do as a daily driver, and claims the interior is too loud. This is because of the roof, and he points to the soft top. 

Next, he says it’s not exactly cramped in the interior, but there isn’t a ton of space. Of course, he complains about the death wobble, but notes that it only occurs at speeds exceeding 80 mph. It ‘just happens’ because of the way Wranglers are built. 

He wouldn’t pick it over a sports car, but enjoys the power soft top, the seats are easy to clean, and seem comfortable. Then he claims it’s great for the beach and mentions the new screen for being good for Apple CarPlay. 

I’m trying to make it to the end of the video before ripping his argument to shreds. However, that screen was redesigned to prevent reflections and glare so you can see your trail maps with the top off as the sun beats down. 

Anyways, I’ve reached out to outoffuel to see if he has ever owned a Jeep and to see if he rented this model that he wouldn’t buy. I don’t know him, but he has a princess-pavement vibe. Also, he never said what the Wrangler can’t do.

Does the Jeep Wrangler have a loud interior? 

Older Jeep Wrangler models have a reputation for having loud interiors at highway speeds. This is partly due to the boxy design that fights aerodynamics. Also, there are choices that can make your rig louder than others. 

For example, chunkier tires and the soft top can make it louder. However, using an insulated hardtop and street tires makes an incredible difference. Plus, there are aftermarket sound-dampening materials available. 

When the Wrangler was refreshed for 2024, the interior gained more sound-damping materials in the frame. It makes a massive difference. 

After spending time on the interstate in a soft top Wrangler and hardtop Ford Bronco, the Wrangler seems like the quieter option. 

Does the Jeep Wrangler get death wobbles? 

The Jeep Wrangler does have a history of experiencing death wobbles. But this can be a result of driver choices. 

For example, upgrading your tires or adding a lift without enhancing suspension components to handle the added weight can make your rig more prone to wobbles. You want your drive shaft to be aligned! 

Also, driving hard and wearing out some suspension components can impact its stability. But replacing the bushings, realigning the front, replacing the ball joints, and adjusting the mounting bolts can correct the wobbling. 

Older Wrangler models have a reputation for getting the death wobble at about 40 to 60 mph. Making it to 80 mpg without shaking might sound great to people with vintage models. 

Newer Wrangler models are built with a revised steering gearbox, steel-based design, and enhanced steering stabilizer to put that death wobble reputation to bed. 

Come on, the Rubicon 392 has a top speed of 112 mph that’s capped due to tire limitations. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 4.0 seconds. Why would Jeep do that if the death wobble kicks in at 80 mph? 

Why would I avoid the Jeep Wrangler as a daily driver? 

Actual reasons to avoid the Jeep Wrangler as a daily driver involve the lack of passenger space for everyone’s bags, drinks, child seats, and more. But the Wrangler is for low-maintenance drivers and has aftermarket accessories to improve storage organization. 

Next, the fuel economy can be pretty bad, especially as you add off-roading upgrades. With the V6 engine, it gets about 17 mpg in the city and up to 23 mpg on the highway. But the Wrangler 4xe gets an EPA-estimated 49 MPGe. 

Also, the Wrangler doesn’t have the best safety ratings. It passes the required crash testing, but not with flying colors. The structure and safety cage have an Acceptable rating instead of a Good one. 

Other than that, let your hair down and have some fun. The rugged ride and louder interior are worth it if you actually get a Wrangler for what it’s built to do.

What do the comments say?

For the most part, the people in the comment section agree with me. They said they love their Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models as daily drivers at hit 80 mph with the death wobbles.

Some shared that being loud with the Rubicon 392 is a good thing and that the 4xe is a comfortable daily driver. For the most part, this guy doesn’t seem like a Wrangler guy, and that’s fine. But you can’t fool the ducking community by trying to fake what you know.

My favorite comment says. “I put the center console of the Prius holds his purse well.”