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Owners praise the 1.3L turbocharged engine paired with the 9-speed automatic for decent fuel economy on highway trips—the combo delivers around 28–30 mpg on open road, which matters when you're driving 90 minutes to see your parents. The high seating position and narrow turning radius make parking in tight apartment lots way less stressful than driving a sedan.
The 9-speed automatic transmission (introduced in 2017) develops shuddering or delayed engagement between 60k and 90k miles, a pattern flagged in NHTSA complaints. Paint peeling on the hood and roof shows up around 40k miles, especially in sunbelt regions. Infotainment screen freezes or loses Bluetooth connectivity intermittently; Jeep issued software updates but not all owners applied them.
Under 60k miles: $17,500–$20,500. 60k–100k miles: $15,000–$18,500. Over 100k miles: $12,500–$16,000. Trim level (Sport vs. Limited), accident history, and regional salt exposure swing prices; a clean Carfax in a dry climate adds $2,000–$3,000 to any band.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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