I have read numerous consumer ratings / reviews regarding the latest Jeep models. The overall picture is that consumers are happy if not ecstatic about their recent purchase. They mostly rave about the handling, the comfort, and the safety features of their Jeeps.

As one person reported, " I don't know if it works yet, but just knowing its there gives me added comfort." They were referring to the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with the electronic roll mitigation. Most reviewers were impressed with the comfort of the interior in the Compass and were very impressed with the luxury of the Commander. It was also reported that the legroom for 2nd row seating had ample space. The Compass was said to contain a large amount of cargo space. The people writing these reviews all compared their new Jeep to the previous vehicles they had owned. The recently purchased Jeep usually got the better rating even over a previously owned Lexus model SUV. This speaks well for Jeep.

One person reported that they were almost swayed into not purchasing a Jeep because of the manner the Jeep had been portrayed in a magazine report. It is their opinion that persons writing these reports were expecting the Jeep Compass to be as rugged as the rest of the Jeep line. They also stated that is was their opinion that the Jeep Compass was built and designed exactly as Jeep had intended and that the Jeep Compass was a great crossover vehicle. They took a test drive in it and were enthused by the Compass' performance. The most reported feature other than the performance and handling was the gas-economy of the Compass, and even the gas economy for the Commander. The quiet engine of the 5.7L HEMI also seemed to impress those that had purchased a Commander.

Those few reviews that were negative mostly referred to the overall cargo space of the Jeep Commander model and were written by editors. The consumer reviews of the same Jeep model were not nearly as critical. The negative reports from the consumer on the Commander were concerning small details like complains regarding the placement of the cup holder for the 2nd row passengers, the DVD cover not staying on, the navigation system not as simple to use as one on a competitor's comparable model, or the rain coming inside the vehicle upon entering and exiting the vehicle. We view these as all minor in nature.

The Jeep Liberty was touted to be the favorite vehicle of consumers that purchased them. In most cases they were buying a second or even third Jeep Liberty to replace their first one. This type of repeat business really supports a vehicle. One such owner reported that the first Jeep Liberty had survived through 7 hurricanes in Florida and the conditions that come along with them. The Jeep Liberty being traded in for a new one had over 120,000 miles on it, and was reportedly still running well. Jeep Liberty is also enjoying a growing fan base of 4x4 enthusiasts who are turning their Liberties into off-road vehicles with the readily available 4x4 Jeep accessories now available on the aftermarket. The Liberty definitely has a devoted fan base.

The Jeep Wrangler is a big hit with all of its owners. One person reported having taken a Chevy Blazer off-road and being quickly reminded that it was not a Jeep! It appears that those who own Jeep Wranglers would not be content with any other four-wheel drive vehicle. The new JK versions of the Jeep Wrangler are larger and more comfortable than the previous Wrangler models with stiffer construction and more insulation for a quieter ride.

The designers of the Jeep Grand Cherokee wanted the Jeep Grand Cherokee to be able to maneuver well in city traffic, be roomy enough for the whole family, stylish enough to take out on the town, and still be able to get to those remote places. Many agree that the designers were successful. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of the top sellers in the SUV competition.The overall average rating by the consumer on the Jeep models is a 9.0.

The designers for Jeep seemed to have succeeding in their endeavors to make each model as they intended and the customers are reporting that they are happy with the results, and that's a very good thing for Jeep and Chrysler.