5 Star Reviews for Jeep

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9,359 Total Reviews
Make Overview:

If you're thinking about purchasing a vehicle rugged enough to finesse rocky trails, chances are, one make comes to mind: Jeep. This specialty automotive manufacturer has a long history of producing trucks and SUVs capable of off-highway adventures — so much so that the term jeep is used by many to refer to all SUVs, whether the vehicle in question is a true Jeep or not.

Jeep took root in WWII as the name of the now-iconic four-wheel-drive military vehicle produced by Willys-Overland and Ford for the U.S. Army. The name's origin is somewhat of a mystery; popular belief is that it morphed from "GP," or "general purpose," though others have suggested that it was a nickname derived from a character featured in the Popeye comic strip of the time.

The mid-1940s saw the introduction of the first civilian Jeep, the CJ-2A. It offered many features not available on military versions, such as a tailgate, an external fuel cap and a side-mounted spare tire, and was targeted mainly toward farmers and construction workers.

Civilian Jeeps caught on with the public, and by the 1950s, new models such as the CJ-3B and the CJ-5 had been introduced. The CJ-5 had the longest production run of any Jeep vehicle, continuing for 30 years after its introduction in the early '50s. The company changed owners during this decade as Willys-Overland was sold to Kaiser in 1953.

Jeep broke new ground in the 1960s with the debut of its Wagoneer. Geared toward active families, this early SUV was the first four-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. A new "Dauntless" V6 became available as an option on the CJ-5 and CJ-6 in 1965. This was the first time that a Jeep CJ could be equipped with a V6. Packing 155 horses, the engine's horsepower almost doubled that offered by the standard four-cylinder.

By the 1970s, Jeep had changed ownership yet again, with the purchase of Kaiser-Jeep by American Motors Corporation. New models like the CJ-7 and the Scrambler were rolled out. Additionally, the company unveiled some new technology with the introduction of the world's first automatic full-time four-wheel-drive system. Dubbed Quadra-Trac, it was available in the CJ-7 as well as in full-size Jeep trucks and wagons. During this decade, Jeep's fortunes soared as four-wheel-drive vehicles became increasingly popular with large sections of American buyers.

The 1980s saw the introduction of the Cherokee and Wrangler. The Cherokee was one of the first of the new breed of SUVs — high-riding midsize wagons that skyrocketed in popularity as the decade progressed. The Wrangler replaced the CJ series in 1987 and offered the raw functionality of the CJ along with more comfort features. That year also saw the purchase of American Motors by Chrysler, with the Jeep brand becoming part of Chrysler's Jeep/Eagle division. One of Jeep's most popular models, the Grand Cherokee, debuted for 1993. This handsome, midsize SUV offered considerably more comfort and luxury than the smaller Cherokee while still providing stout off-road capability.

Jeep fell under the umbrella of DaimlerChrysler after Chrysler and Daimler-Benz merged in 1998. This partnership resulted in a few new models, such as the Liberty and Compass, though none were able to attain great sales success. In 2007, Daimler sold the Chrysler Group to a private equity firm. It is now under control of Fiat.

More recently, the company has added a couple of enticing models to its lineup (including a four-door version of the Wrangler and the pavement-scorching Grand Cherokee SRT8) and made substantial performance and quality improvements under the hoods and within the cabins. As such, we expect Jeep will not only maintain a loyal group of customers but will also bring new fans into the fold.

User Reviews:

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  • Excellent purchase dont regret it - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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    I did a lot of research before I bought my vehicle and overall for that body style that was the best year to have purchased one. The only complain I have of this vehicle is that it has a poor fuel consumption. Mechanically this vehicle is very sound, extremely stylish, and very dependable that will provide many fun years off road and on pavement.

  • We love our Jeep - 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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    Admit brake rotors junk, Chrysler replaced at no charge (battle) Gas mileage with K&n filter the only change is 20.5 average city and country driving (4.0 straight 6). torque of engine great.Costs less than Ford Escape, Better Warranty, better ride, less wind noise,more standard accessories,and more comfort. Full size spare on Matching mag wheel.Unless something drastic happens we will buy another.

  • Nearly Perfect! - 2004 Jeep Liberty
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    Great SUV if you are looking for a manual transmission, but with a number of luxury appointments...including leather interior. Handles well, and SUPER fun to drive.

  • good pick - 2004 Jeep Liberty
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    comfortable, good accereration and very reasonable price. can tow easily and the handling is prety good too. it is a great value, and tops in its cals.

  • Contemporary Jeep - 2011 Jeep Liberty
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    This jeep is amazing I bought it used with 40,000 Miles and have had no issues. The seats are comfortable, the radio is big and bight (touchscreen) . The engine sounds great. I keep up regularly with the oil changes and rides smooth in the rain. The vehicle is large but not to large to park or drive me being a short women my self. I did replace the tires and add step stair or side. Overall great value and looks great driving. Absolutely my favorite vehicle. Also great space in the back for groceries, can even fit a bike when you put down the seats if need be.

  • Theres Only one Jeep - 2010 Jeep Liberty
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    I have a 21-year-old Cherokee, a 5-year- old Liberty and a brand-new 2010 Jeep Liberty. I love all three. They are the only Jeeps I have ever owned but I am a 4WD convert (live in Maine and hate shoveling snow). The 05 Liberty is a dream with 56,000 miles and no problems in the 2 years Ive had it. The new Liberty had some minor adjustment to be made, the dealer was great, and we love it. It is an incredibly smooth ride and a good- handling vehicle. Mileage is not good but who cares? The Jeep engines last a long time. I had a Saturn that exploded at 105,000 but the old Jeep has 160,000 and is still going despite some abuse. Great vehicles. Dont believe the bad reports that Ford writes.

  • Jeep No. 7 - 2008 Jeep Patriot
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    Traded in a 99 Grand Cherokee. Better gas mileage, better rear seat legroom (also a huge improvement over the regular Cherokees). The mile commute off blacktop gives no issues for me. Cruise control works much better on hilly highways with the CVT over a traditional transmission. Absolutely no regrets thus far.

  • This Jeep is Amazing! - 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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    Bought the Summit in August, so I am just under two months in, and it is one heck of an improvement from my 2009 Overland (Hemi), which was very reliable and had very few problems. Ride and handling are improved, and the V-6 has plenty of power for just about anything short of pulling a large trailer. There was a problem with the Blind Spot Monitoring system, and the dealer just replaced its control module (less than an hour). My first trip during the first week yielded ~26 MPG, mostly on the highway. While I never buy a vehicle solely upon gas mileage, this was a nice bonus. Combined driving yields 22-23 MPG. The ZF 8-speed transmission makes this Jeep work well.

  • Continues to Please - 1996 Jeep Cherokee
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    This vehicle just continues to be great. There has been absolutely no reliability problems. In over 76,000 miles the only repairs have been new brake shoes and pads, other than standard maintenance. It is great off- road, tows a trailer easily, and is just fun to drive. No, its not car- like, but why buy an SUV if you want it to be a car?

  • Spence loves his jeep! - 2004 Jeep Wrangler
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    Is it love? I think it is! My jeep never ceases to exite me with the confidence inspiring performance put out by the solid straight six engine nestled in the front of the car. This engine, not found in any other Chrysler brand, puts out a more than adaquite 190 hp and an exhilarating 210 ft/lbs of torque. Though this is certainly no road car, being far more suitable for off-roading, it still is a hoot to drive. I also love the fact that It makes most of its torque at IDLE and that its 4WD low gear ratios turn its 210 ft/lbs into more like 600 for truly incredible off road ability.

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