Are the general early issues now fixed.

[CRH]

I seem to be reading less of the common complaints from early adopters. Have Ineos now worked through them and we have a generally reliable vehicle.
After watching Agile Offroad doing the Baja 1000 with some of their mates without any real issues it does seem like we have a pretty solid vehicle.
Are the new vehicles free of the silly problems?

There seems to be the odd vehicles with various issues but nothing like the volume of earlier ones. Can we all use our vehicles as @Matt P and his family are doing and travel the world or do we worry that it's a new vehicle with unknown problems.
I still have water leaking from the safari windows when parked on an angle and the rear door leaking will hopefully be fixed next week along with one of the leaking header tanks during it's service.

Heating system could be better, not sure it could be worse, but after 24000 miles I think i have learnt how to get it to do what I want it to, most of the time.

I'm still very pleased with my Grenadier and enjoy driving it. I have no issues with the steering that motoring journalists like to complain about after a 5mins test drive. Fuel consumption is acceptable for something of this size and shape. I feel safe traveling long (UK) distances in any weather.
I often get asked what I think of it or what is it. We are getting more of them around here now, the INEOS, where it all began, is near to me so I am guessing they have some as company vehicles.

The more positive the reviews the better the reputation and in turn, hopefully sales and longevity of the brand.

 

[Logsplitter]

Speaking to the guy at Compass the other day and they seem to think the niggles are sorted out.
The early my23 ones you have to go into with your eyes open. Newer ones have updated software and little bits tweaked , as is normal in any brand in newer iterations. Once you are aware of the little issues there’s no reason you couldn’t go around the world in one. Most of the issues won’t stop you moving if you are on top of preventative maintenance. In my case checking auxiliary radiator mounts regularly until I got a proper fix. Also getting underneath at the end of every hard day to check for any loose components inc transfer box cables which could be an issue in early ones. All the software related glitches I had were resolved by shutting the vehicle down then starting up again after a rest. I’ve had no software issue since latest updates.
I know some still have noisy steering pumps.
I’m very happy with mine now.

 

[TheDocAUS]

Great overall, but probably still a few electrical bugs and issues to be fully sorted.

Alerts need refinement, they can be PIA sometimes.

 

[Greasemonkey]

I have a very early model (June 23) and, apart from a few minor software issues that have since been resolved and haven't recurred, I haven't had any problems at all. I also can't relate to many of the complaints other owners have about the heater, air conditioning, loose seals, whining power steering, etc., as they didn't apply to my vehicle.
I use the car as a daily driver and wouldn't want to be without it.

 

[CRH]

Speaking to the guy at Compass the other day and they seem to think the niggles are sorted out.
The early my23 ones you have to go into with your eyes open. Newer ones have updated software and little bits tweaked , as is normal in any brand in newer iterations. Once you are aware of the little issues there’s no reason you couldn’t go around the world in one. Most of the issues won’t stop you moving if you are on top of preventative maintenance. In my case checking auxiliary radiator mounts regularly until I got a proper fix. Also getting underneath at the end of every hard day to check for any loose components inc transfer box cables which could be an issue in early ones. All the software related glitches I had were resolved by shutting the vehicle down then starting up again after a rest. I’ve had no software issue since latest updates.
I know some still have noisy steering pumps.
I’m very happy with mine now.

Are the auxiliary radiator mounts fixed for UK and EU or are we stuck with what are on our early vehicles due to safety?
I did email Black Sheep about there after market versions but had no reply. Not saying it's them, it may have been blocked

 

[Logsplitter]

Are the auxiliary radiator mounts fixed for UK and EU or are we stuck with what are on our early vehicles due to safety?
I did email Black Sheep about there after market versions but had no reply. Not saying it's them, it may have been blocked

U.K. and EU vehicles not getting them. Although a left side one can be sourced in Europe I understand. Not the right for whatever reason. Black Sheep has those brackets on its website still,

Radiator support brackets | SW10170

Stainless steel radiator brackets for off-road useOur robust stainless steel radiator braces reliably secure additional radiators for off-road use. They prevent radiators from coming loose due to strong vibrations, thus ensuring lasting stability and pro…

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I should edit that by saying the later vehicles in the U.K. I’ve seen don’t have those brackets but whether Ineos decide to add some extra support brackets in the future I don’t know.

 

[hus-iq]

Picked up mine 2 months ago, brand new. No major issues at all and the only issues are minor (although I've only done 2,500 miles). Have safari windows, no issue so far.

My only peeves are the fuel gauge and the low fuel warning (I was introduced to on many occasions driving back from Wales). It really does not need to go off every time I unlock the car.

Then lack of info about the car in the service book. There's pages of info about child car seats but nothing on the engine bay, aux battery (mine must be one of the last to have it) or battery charging. Thank goodness for this forum & people on it!

Still early days but things like steering hasn't been an issue either for me and not sure if ineos changed anything or not going by the reviews I've read.

 

[Logsplitter]

Picked up mine 2 months ago, brand new. No major issues at all and the only issues are minor (although I've only done 2,500 miles). Have safari windows, no issue so far.

My only peeves are the fuel gauge and the low fuel warning (I was introduced to on many occasions driving back from Wales). It really does not need to go off every time I unlock the car.

Then lack of info about the car in the service book. There's pages of info about child car seats but nothing on the engine bay, aux battery (mine must be one of the last to have it) or battery charging. Thank goodness for this forum & people on it!

Still early days but things like steering hasn't been an issue either for me and not sure if ineos changed anything or not going by the reviews I've read.

This forum is great. I’ve learnt a lot from the people on here and also met up with a few forum members from all over the world. There’s a great bunch of owners on here. You’ll learn more about the Grenadier on here than in the owners handbook, and that’s exactly what this forum is all about.

 

[Skydance]

Mine drives like a dream now. On motorways, it’s quite and refined at 70. In the countryside, I can drive around with confidence around corners one handed. It can do 24 mpg all day long, sometimes 27 mpg if I stick to driving at 60 mph. I can turn the steering wheel lock to lock without sweat and in tight parking spots and the city.

I had a long list of issues of which all have been fixed. Only one left which is the condensation drips (to be fixed again on the next service). The heating and AC both work, but not perfect. I can live with it knowing how to control it.

No warning lights and the battery charges faster than it discharges. There is battery drain but it’s does charge quickly afterwards. I use a trickle charger after being on holiday for 2 weeks or more but it’s does start straight away.

I just love the BMW diesel engine. It’s powerful and haul the tank quickly and efficiently.

 

[CountyV8]

The Agile BAHA was an eye opener I don't even drive that fast on the road.