Are Jeep Cherokees among the most commonly stolen vehicles?

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Jeep Cherokee and Car Theft

On average, around one million cars are stolen annually in the United States, and the Jeep Cherokee sometimes makes the Top Ten list. In 2008 and 2009, for example, the 1996 Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee was the seventh most stolen vehicle in the nation; but, not one Jeep model made the list in 2007 or 2006.

And as of this writing the most stolen vehicles for 2010 are:

  1. Honda Civic (1995) 
  2. Honda Accord (1991)
  3. Toyota Camry (1989)
  4. Ford F-150 (1997)
  5. Chevrolet C/K 1500 (1994)
  6. Acura Integra (1994)
  7. Dodge Ram Pickup (2004)
  8. Nissan Sentra (1994)
  9. Toyota Pickup (1988)
  10. Toyota Corolla (2007)
All but two of the vehicles posted on the current stolen car list are from the last century. According the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) this is because these vehicles aren't being stolen for their value or head-turning image, but for their parts. The same can be said for older model Jeeps, such as the 1996 Jeep Cherokee when it made the Top Ten list two years straight in 2008 and 2009. Parts from this model fetched top dollar on the black market.  

Antitheft Precautions

If you're in the market for a Jeep Cherokee, or any vehicle, you can deter car theft by employing what the NICB refers to as a "layered approach" to auto theft protection. This consists of four layers:

  1. Practice common sense by locking your car and not leaving any valuables inside or in full view. 
  2. Equip a warning device or a car alarm.
  3. Install an immobilizing device, like a smart key or a fuel cutoff.
  4. Fit your vehicle with a tracking device. 

As added incentive for installing antitheft devices, keep in mind that insurance providers encourage their use. Equipping your vehicle with any type of antitheft deterrent could, depending on your insurance company, reduce your auto insurance rates.

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