What Are the Safest Jeeps for New Drivers?

I’m considering buying a Jeep for my daughter who just got her driver’s license, but I want to ensure the vehicle I buy is safe. Do you know what the safest jeeps for new drivers are?

Katherine Duffy · Answered on Nov 30, 2022

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

While this determination isn’t strictly objective, here are some of the safest Jeeps for new drivers:

Jeep Cherokee: Good Overall IIHS safety rating; 4 stars overall NHTSA safety rating
Jeep Renegade: Good Overall IIHS safety rating; 4 stars overall NHTSA safety rating
Jeep Grand Cherokee: Good Overall IIHS safety rating; 5 stars overall NHTSA safety rating

These sturdy SUV options receive great overall safety scores from reputable organizations, so you can be sure that your daughter is safe to drive any of these options.

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