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2008 Jeep Wrangler Safety Review

August 20, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Four door, Good and Marginal; two-door Acceptable and Poor
IIHS

Five stars, front impact protection
NHTSA

optional side airbags
Cars.com

The safety of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler has increased with its introduction of optional side airbags.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rates both two- and four-door Wranglers at five stars for front-impact protection. Side-impact data is unavailable from the NHTSA, but the private Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rates both front and side impact protection. Wrangler Jeep two-doors get “good” ratings for front-impact safety and “poor” protection for side impacts; four-doors get “acceptable” front-impact ratings and “marginal” side-impact ratings.

Cars.com points out that there are "optional side airbags," which are placed in the seats, providing a higher level of safety than the 2008 Wranglers without these airbags.

There are numerous safety features included on the standard Jeep Wrangler 2008--many that come in handy for its off-road purposes, such as stability control and traction control. It also features anti-lock brakes and two flavors of four-wheel drive: one suited for more normal use, the other for hardcore off-roading.

Conclusion

As SUVs go, the 2008 Jeep Wrangler provides good ratings for safety, especially if buyers opt for the additional side airbags.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Four door, Good and Marginal; two-door Acceptable and PoorIIHSFive stars, front impact protectionNHTSAoptional side airbagsCars.com The safety of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler has increased with its introduction of optional side airbags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rates both two- and four-door Wranglers at five stars for front-impact protection. Side-impact data is unavailable from the NHTSA, but the private Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rates both front and side impact protection. Wrangler Jeep two-doors get “good” ratings for front-impact safety and “poor” protection for side impacts; four-doors get “acceptable” front-impact ratings and “marginal” side-impact ratings. Cars.com points out that there are "optional side airbags," which are placed in the seats, providing a higher level of safety than the 2008 Wranglers without these airbags. There are numerous safety features included on the standard Jeep Wrangler 2008--many that come in handy for its off-road purposes, such as stability control and traction control. It also features anti-lock brakes and two flavors of four-wheel drive: one suited for more normal use, the other for hardcore off-roading. ConclusionAs SUVs go, the 2008 Jeep Wrangler provides good ratings for safety, especially if buyers opt for the additional side airbags. 2008 JEEP WRANGLER STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "Strangely attractive" Cars.com: "Refined and masculine" USAToday: "Fancy and genteel by Wrangler standards" The 2008 Jeep Wrangler still maintains its stylish appeal for off-road fans. Two versions are offered—a two-door and a ...

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Other Choices:

There's nothing directly comparable to the 2008 Jeep Wrangler, but some compact trucks come very close to the same performance envelope. The Dodge Dakota offers four-door models, V-8 power, and four-wheel drive. The Nissan Frontier has a big V-6 option, a four-door body style, and a unique canvas sunroof that opens its cabin to the elements. The Nissan Xterra is a four-door sport-ute with a rugged look and off-road versions that offer some, but not all, the Wrangler's rocky-road prowess.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By far #1, Posted: 8/18/2008

    isl

    jeep wrangler

  2. By  Buckshot #2, Posted: 9/26/2008

    Lets go to the river

    Lets put more jeeps in the river,

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