AN expert mechanic has gone against the grain and warned drivers to avoid buying an iconic vehicle – despite it regularly ranking highly on best SUV lists.
In a video posted to TikTok, a man called Bev, who uses the handle Bevurly on the social media platform, revealed which well-known car brand he believes is “truly horrendous” and their models that he particularly despises.
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The Jeep Cherokee, which has long been a favorite among everyday drivers and SUV enthusiasts alike, is renowned for its rugged heritage, versatile performance, and high-class amenities.
What’s more, the Jeep brand holds a strong reputation for reliability and, especially across the US, is considered a leader in 4×4 tech.
However, Bev has openly criticized the car-maker, calling out a handful of their most famous models.
On the Cherokee, he said: “These actually rank last in the subcompact SUV category. Can’t say I’m surprised.”
However, the Cherokee is currently in the compact crossover SUV class – making it a bit bigger than the sub-compact SUV class.
Also, the famous model, which existed over five generations, from 1974 through to 2023, was ranked 15 out of 20 by U.S. News and World Report in its recent list of ‘Best Compact SUVs for 2024 and 2025′.
They did, however, note that it has “subpar cargo space, a weak base engine and a mediocre transmission.”
Bev also throws shade on the Jeep Compass, Renegade, Wrangler with the 2.0-litre Turbo engine, and the Grand Cherokee.
On the Compass, which he describes as “pure junk”, he picks out the vehicle’s electrical issues, powertrain, and the amount of plastic used for the interior and exterior.
However, the model boasts an “above-average” rating from RepairPal, where it sits 11th out of 26 models.
They added: “The rate of unscheduled repairs for this model is fairly low, and it has average maintenance costs.”
On the Renegade, which he again picks out for its over-use of plastic, he hates on the “terrible powertrain and electrical issues.”
In the comments section, viewers were amused by Bev’s rants about the Jeep brand and their vehicles.
One joked: “Jeep threatening to release new cars.”
Another said: “I don’t think bro likes Jeep.”
And a third wrote: “Did you get fired from Jeep?”
This comes as an essential weather feature will be cut from the newest Jeep model – with only certain versions offering it in a few months’ time.
Customers will have to accept an entirely new setup if they want to access the handy tech.
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