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The best used Jeep Wrangler SUV years are not as easy to come by as you might expect. What the experts at Consumer Reports want from a sport utility vehicle are probably not traditional attributes of a Jeep. With that said, two reliable years stick out from recent Wrangler history.

2017 is one of the best used Jeep Wrangler SUV years to look for

The best used Jeep Wrangler SUV years include this 2017 Wrangler
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Consumer Reports isn’t the biggest fan of the Jeep Wrangler SUV. With that said, the 2017 Jeep Wrangler has the highest scores for reliability and owner satisfaction out of any recent years. The transmission and driver system received top marks in the area of reliability. The Wrangler isn’t concerned with such scores, and neither are fans of the SUV. It performs well off-road and has an improved drivetrain over the previous year.

Buyers can opt for a four-door convertible option along with two rooftop choices. It isn’t the quietest ride, but Jeep people don’t want a quiet ride anyway.

Try to find a 2021 version for the best used Jeep Wrangler SUV years

As the automotive industry rolls into the 2023 year, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler is one of the best used Jeep Wrangler SUV years. The owner satisfaction score is above average, and the reliability score is not bad either. The areas of concern, such as engine, transmission, and drive system, received good reviews from owners. In-car electronics and body integrity also performed well.

When it comes down to it, the 2021 Wrangler performs as expected. It isn’t the most reliable sport utility vehicle on the market, but most buyers don’t expect it to be. The Wrangler goes off-road, can handle dirt, and will easily take you to and from the beach.

Avoid the 2018 year for this Jeep sport utility vehicle

As far as the 2018 Wrangler goes, this is a year to skip over if at all possible. Consumer Reports gave it low scores for reliability, and the owner satisfaction wasn’t much higher. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) didn’t perform all of the usual tests on this sport utility vehicle. In the areas where the IIHS did test, the Wrangler mainly received “good” scores, the highest score available.

The 2018 Wrangler is off-road capable and has a strong V6 powertrain. Some drawbacks include awkward access, a stiff ride, and no automatic emergency braking. Jeep does offer a few engine choices: 2.4L turbo (270 hp); 3.6L V6 turbo diesel (260 hp); and a 3.6L V6 (285 hp).

Keep an eye out for a good deal on outgoing Jeep Wrangler SUVs. As the 2022 and 2023 versions become more popular, you might be able to find a good deal on a 2020 or 2021. Don’t be afraid to expand your search a little to find a better deal on the best used Jeep Wrangler SUV years. Most dealerships will ship your new vehicle to a nearby location for a small fee.

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