Are Jeeps Safe?

When it comes to car buying, many Long Island shoppers want to make sure the vehicle they’re purchasing or leasing is safe. If you’re considering a Jeep, you can’t help but ask our team, “Are Jeeps safe?” Many drivers may not know, but Jeep is a pioneer when it comes to off-road safety with their advanced 4×4 systems. Also, new Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Wagoneer vehicles are equipped with everyday security features that you keep protected while driving through the streets in Amityville and Massapequa.

Jeep Safety Features

There are a plethora of Jeep safety features equipped in our vehicles, but below is just a small look at the noteworthy safety and security systems:

• ParkView® Rear Backup Camera: When combined with the Uconnect® touchscreen, this backup camera makes hitching a trailer or getting premier parking spaces on New York City stress-free.
• ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System: While trying to park, this system uses sensors to alert you to any potential obstacles behind your Jeep.
• LaneSense® Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist: If you start drifting from your lane without signaling, this system notifies you and has the ability to correct your steering in order to re-center the vehicle.
• Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking: This system warns you if you’re approaching a straight-ahead vehicle too quickly. If you don’t react in time, the brakes will automatically engage.
• Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path Detection: BSM notifies you when a vehicle enters your blind zone, while RCPD alerts you to approaching vehicles as you’re driving in reverse.
• SOS Call and Assist Buttons: The SOS Call button connects you to a Public Safety Answering point, so you can request emergency assistance. The Assist button – located on the rearview mirror – lets you request roadside assistance.

Range of Sophisticated 4×4 Systems

Drivers can get Jeep vehicles with 4×4 systems that have been put through a series of tough tests that prove their safety and superiority. The Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, Compass, and Renegade sport a Trail Rated® badge. Trail Rated® Jeep 4×4 vehicles prove off-road safety and provide incredible traction, water fording, ground clearance, and so much more. When you’re driving a 4×4 system, like the Command-Trac® or Jeep Active Drive Lock, you can rest assure you’re safe while driving through the following surfaces:

• Mud
• On-Road
• Gravel
• Snow
• Rock
• Sand

IIHS Crash Test Ratings

2019 Jeep Cherokee

• Moderate Overlap Front: Good
• Side Impact: Good
• Crash Avoidance & Mitigation: Superior (with optional equipment)

2019 Jeep Compass 

• Moderate Overlap Front: Good
• Side Impact: Good
• Crash Avoidance & Mitigation: Superior (with optional equipment)

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

• Moderate Overlap Front: Good
• Side Impact: Good
• Crash Avoidance & Mitigation: Superior (with optional equipment)

2018 Jeep Renegade

• Moderate Overlap Front: Good
• Side Impact: Good
• Crash Avoidance & Mitigation: Advanced (with optional equipment)

2017 Jeep Wrangler 

• Moderate Overlap Front: Good
• Side Impact: Marginal
• Front Crash Avoidance & Mitigation: Not Available

Test Drive a New Jeep for Sale in Amityville!

Are you ready to take your daily drives around Long Island to new levels? Visit Security Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram near Massapequa, and we will explore the full Jeep lineup, including the Jeep Gladiator price, Jeep Grand Cherokee configurations, Jeep Wrangler lease deals, and lift kit options to get you behind the wheel of the Jeep SUV that exceeds all of your expectations. Give us a call when you’re ready!