bkoliba

Does anyone know where I can find data on how the Unlimited JK fares versus other similar sized suv's in rollovers? She is still stuck in the '70's thinking that the JK is more apt to rollover than other vehicles. I argued with her and told her about the changes made to correct that when they went from the CJ's to the Wranglers. However, I cannot win this argument without facts. I am currently searching, but am hoping someone knows where I can easily find this info.
Thanks in advance.

RubiRedRider

Here is from 2005. Something for her to chew on. You can also
note the advances in stability control now on the Wrangler.
However, no 4 door mentioned since it was back i n '05.
I'd bet it did not slip down the list much lower relatively since then.

site - www.suv-rollovers.com/nhtsa-rollover-rating.cfm


SUVs
Vehicle Rollover Rating Rollover Chance Driving Test Result
Chrysler Pacifica 4-DR w/SAB 13% No-tip
Ford Freestyle 5-DR 13% No-tip
Chrysler Pacifica 4-DR w/SAB 14% No-tip
Ford Freestyle 5-DR 14% No-tip
Acura MDX 4-DR. w/SAB 15% No-tip
Honda Pilot 4-DR. w/SAB 15% No-tip
Nissan Murano 4-DR w/SAB 15% No-tip
Nissan Murano 4-DR w/SAB 15% No-tip
Subaru Outback 4-DR Wagon w/SAB 15% No-tip
Toyota Highlander 4-DR. 17% No-tip
Toyota Highlander 4-DR. 17% No-tip
Volvo XC90 4-DR. w/SAB 17% No-tip
Chevrolet Equinox 4-DR. 18% Tip
Buick Rainier 4-DR. 19% No-tip
Chevrolet Equinox 4-DR. 19% Tip
Chevrolet Trailblazer 4-DR. 19% No-tip
Dodge Durango 4-DR. 19% No-tip
GMC Envoy 4-DR. 19% No-tip
Honda CR-V w/SAB 19% No-tip
Honda CR-V w/SAB 19% No-tip
Isuzu Ascender 5 4-DR w/SAB 19% No-tip
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-DR. 19% No-tip
Jeep Wrangler 2-DR. 19% No-tip
Lincoln Navigator 4 DR. w/SAB 19% No-tip
Buick Rainier 4-DR. 20% No-tip
Chevrolet Trailblazer 4-DR. 20% No-tip
Ford Escape 4-DR. 20% Tip
GMC Envoy 4-DR. 20% No-tip
Hyundai Santa Fe 4-DR w/SAB 20% Tip
Isuzu Ascender 5 4-DR w/SAB 20% No-tip
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-DR. 20% No-tip
Mazda Tribute (Early Release) 4-DR. 20% Tip
Mercury Mariner 4-DR 20% Tip
Saturn VUE 4-DR. 20% Tip-up
Toyota 4Runner 4-DR. 20% No-tip
Cadillac Escalade ESV 4-DR. w/SAB; w/updated ESC 21% No-tip
Cadillac Escalade EXT w/SAB; w/updated ESC 21% No-tip
Chevrolet Avalanche w/SAB; w/updated ESC 21% No-tip
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4-DR. w/updated ESC 21% No-tip
Dodge Durango 4-DR. 21% No-tip
GMC Yukon XL 4-DR. w/updated ESC 21% No-tip
Jeep Liberty 4-DR. 21% No-tip
Toyota 4Runner 4-DR. 21% No-tip
Cadillac Escalade 4-DR. w/SAB;w/updated ESC 22% No-tip
Chevrolet Tahoe 4-DR. w/ESC 22% No-tip
GMC Yukon 4-DR. w/ESC 22% No-tip
Hyundai Santa Fe 4-DR w/SAB 22% Tip
Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR 22% No-tip
Saturn VUE 4-DR. 22% Tip-up
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4-DR. w/updated ESC 23% No-tip
Ford Escape 4-DR. 23% Tip
GMC Yukon XL 4-DR. w/updated ESC 23% No-tip
Mazda Tribute (Early Release) 4-DR. 23% Tip
Mercury Mariner 4-DR 23% Tip
Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR 23% No-tip
Cadillac Escalade 4-DR. w/SAB;w/updated ESC 24% No-tip
Chevrolet Tahoe 4-DR. w/ESC 24% No-tip
Ford Explorer 4-DR. 24% No-tip
GMC Yukon 4-DR. w/ESC 24% No-tip
Jeep Liberty 4-DR. 24% No-tip
Mercury Mountaineer 4-DR. 24% No-tip
Chevrolet Avalanche w/SAB; w/updated ESC 25% No-tip
Chevrolet Tahoe 4-DR. 26% Tip
GMC Yukon 4-DR. 26% Tip
Ford Explorer Sport Trac 27% No-tip
Chevrolet Tahoe 4-DR. 28% Tip
GMC Yukon 4-DR. 28% Tip
Ford Explorer Sport Trac 34% Tip

RubiRedRider

Here is one more site that gives a ratings.

These are all '08 model ratings.

This link is an unlimited x - shows a rating of 1.18 (4 of 5 stars)

http://www.automallusa.net/2008/jeep...r/ratings.html

Here an 08 Chevy Tahoe, getting a 1.12 (worse 3 of 5 stars)

http://www.automallusa.net/2008/chev...e/ratings.html

and the illustrious Volvo XC90 - the supposed king. It got a 1.19

www.automallusa.net/2008/volvo/xc90/ratings.html

Might be enough to win the battle.

RB

tkob1060

they used to tip over easier if you drove like an idiot back in the CJ days or had to swerve severely to avoid a accident. when the wrangler came out in 87 they made the wheel base wider to help with that, and now the JK is even wider then even the TJ

hope you can convince her with what others have posted

DeepSky

Looks like you got the ammo you need! Fellow Jeeper's to the rescue!

bkoliba

Thanks to all. This is plenty of ammo. We were talking about the dangers of riding around without the top with the kids. I won't go on a long trip with them without the top, but I do around town. We live in a small town. The conversation progressed to the argument of rollovers. I had already explained the wider wheelbase, but ther real eye opener for her were some of the other vehicles that scored lower than the JK.

TINMAN080

Remember NEITHER top is for occupant safety or restraint...

stlfan06

ESP + 5 inch wider wheelbase.....and emphasize the steel rollbar

jayrav

So when will you get your JK?

C'mon you won the argument You da man now

Labrador

I've got a big yellow sticker in my JK, that says the roof and the doors will not save your ass, so buckle up you mo-fo, we put them on to protect you from the crap flying around on the highway....
Something like that. my wife points it out when we go topless.