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Oil Smoke On First Start Up

9.2

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
20,450 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (5 reports)
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2022 Jeep Gladiator Owner Comments

problem #5

Feb 082025

Gladiator Willys 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,200 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

White smoke is coming from exhaust on startup. The vehicle is on Kauai.

- Kipp C., Truckee, CA, US

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problem #4

Jan 122023

Gladiator Rubicon V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,000 miles

Oil smoke on first start up of the day. Very embarrassing on a new vehicle. Manufacturer says its normal.

- Todd F., Choudrant, US

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problem #3

Jan 022023

Gladiator Rubicon V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,000 miles

Brand new vehicle and it smokes like it has a million miles on it. It is very embarrassing to drive.

- Todd F., Choudrant, US

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problem #2

Feb 142024

Gladiator Rubicon V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,000 miles

Oil smoke on first start up of the day. Very embarrassing.

- Todd F., Choudrant, US

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problem #1

Oct 202023

Gladiator Rubicon V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 26,000 miles

Oil smoke on start up, manufacturer says it is normal. They can't find anything wrong with it. Told to keep driving it.

- Todd F., Choudrant, US

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