Did you know that they’re some fun secrets hidden across your Jeep, some that you may not even know about after driving your trusty SUV for years? That’s right, for almost 25 years now Jeeps have been home to a variety of easter eggs across each model, a little hidden signature feature or design flourish that simultaneously represents the iconic history of Jeep with the dedication to perfecting even the smallest details. How did these easter eggs start, and, maybe most importantly to you, where can you find these hidden marks on your vehicle? Follow along with us at Southside Dodge as we dig into the background of Jeep easter eggs, highlight some popular ones then send you out on a hunt for your own! Show
Browse our entire new Jeep inventory here! Explore some more of our highlighted Jeep blogs here: Your Jeep 4×4 Off-Roading Guide Introducing the Jeep Wrangler 4xe Meet the All-New Jeep Grand Cherokee L History of Jeep Easter EggsAll the fun started back in the late ‘90s with the 1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ. The iconic 7-bar grille on this redesign was duplicated into the cowl thanks to Michael Santoro, who wanted to further highlight the uniqueness of Jeep models. This inaugural Jeep easter egg actually had a fundamental purpose alongside its fun design flourish, as it allowed more air to get into the vehicle. Ever since that initial little easter egg was implemented in the Wrangler, Jeep designers have had fun putting unique touches all across every vehicle. You can find easter eggs in such places as the head and taillights, window trims, cupholders, instrument cluster, liftgate and many more secretive places. Where to Find Some Popular Jeep Easter EggsWe’re not going to spoil them all, that would take the fun and excitement of finding these little flourishes for yourself, but here are some of the most popular Jeep easter eggs found across the lineup:
Now that you have some idea of what to look for, happy hunting on your own vehicle! Find some for yourself? Let us know, we’d love to hear all the latest goodies you find on your vehicle! Keep watch for new models because who knows what easter eggs may be hidden in Jeep’s future. Apparently every Jeep made since the ’90s is littered with unique Easter eggs; so if you own a Jeep, you have quite a lot of searching to do! For those who don’t already know, an Easter egg is an unexpected hidden feature on something, usually included as a secret bonus. Jeep has been mastering the placement of Easter eggs on their cars for the past 23 years now. And the people who already knew about these amazing features are just now enlightening the rest of the world! If you don’t already own a Jeep, these hidden gems will certainly make you want to buy one. It all started with the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The man responsible for this genius idea, Michael Santoro, wanted to leave a mark on the Wrangler, to “make the thing more Jeep”. He decided to take the Jeeps iconic seven bar grille and design it into the cowl (the part in between the hood and windshield) enhancing the places people would not expect. After that day, every Jeep to roll out of the assembly line was complete with its own set of cleverly hidden Easter eggs. Jeeps first ever Easter egg on the ’97 Wrangler: The iconic seven bar grille hidden in the cowl. Hint: The wipers resemble the headlights.Motor AuthoritySince then, Jeep has graduated to much more clever and well hidden objects, like this vintage Willys jeep driving on the windshield.AutotraderThey payed homage to automotive journalist Rick Péwé by putting a subtle pair of flipflops on the Gladiators cowl. Rick is best known for wearing flipflops on the trails.JL Wrangler ForumsJust above the gear shifter on this vehicle is a topographical map of a Jeeps natural habitat: Moab, Utah.Car And DriverHidden in plain view, you can find an old Willys Jeep on these wheels!jk-forumThe Jeep Renegade has a paint splatter on the redline; similar to the one left on the interior design vice president’s goggles after a staff paintball battle.team-bhpA Loch ness monster is hidden on this rear window – A Jeep Compass that can ford in water 19 inches (48cm) deep.NightTriumphantIf you are lucky, you can also find a T-rex chasing a Willys Jeep chasing Big Foot on the rear window of some vehicles.hotcarsNotice anything special about the JL?Car and DriverThere is Morse code beneath the ‘L’ that translates to “JL”.JL Wrangler ForumsThere is a sneaky lizard underneath these windshield wipers. Both Jeeps and lizards are excellent at traversing any terrain.carsSome Jeep owners have also been able to spot a T-rex skull molded into their floor mats!Photo Credit: Ellkayhey | TikTokJeep has a deep rooted history in the USA, can you see the resemblance between this C-pillar vent and the American flag?Photo Credit: Zigwheels.comAt the bottom of this center console is the Jeep front end with ‘Project’ etched below it. No one is quite sure what this could mean and Jeep has still not commented about it.Photo Credit: Kelsey Mays | Cars.comThe Jeep front end grill is littered everywhere on most jeeps, there is even one in this Gladiator’s bed.And another on the rear of this tailgate!drivetribeYou can also spot one right above the rear view mirror on most Jeeps.The BladeThere is also one to be found on this Renegade’s speaker shroud.Photo Credit: Mark Urbano | Car and DriverYou can’t forget to add it into the taillight, either. Hint: Look in the center of the clear lens and you will see the front end of a jeep.Photo Credit: Mark Urbano | Car and DriverIf they put one in the taillight, its no surprise to find one in this headlight. Jeep is really staying true to Mr. Santoro’s original goal of “make the thing more Jeep”!Bull-in-China-ShopThere is a spider in the corner of this fueling door on a Renegade.Photo Credit: Mark Urbano | Car and DriverUpon closer inspection, the spider is saying “ciao baby!” the native language of the people who built the car.Interesting Engineering419 is engraved in the rear of this Jeep Gladiator, the area code for Toledo, Ohio, where the vehicle is manufactured.hotcarsNotice anything familiar of this infotainment center and vents? It’s that Jeep front end showing up again. The two air vents on both sides of the radio deck clearly resemble the front end grille block and the two headlights.Indian Autos BlogInside of this roof latch you can find an old Willys Jeep engraved at the bottom of the handle.RedditAnd lastly, the hardest of all to find: A Jeep’s front end printed on the drive shaft of this Wrangler.JL Wrangler ForumsDid you know about these hidden ‘Easter eggs’ on jeeps? I know I didn’t. Does every Jeep have a hidden Easter egg?Here's a fun fact: Every Jeep vehicle since the 1990s has a little surprise, known as an “Easter egg.”
Do 2013 Jeep Patriots have easter eggs?If you're a driver of a 2013 Jeep Patriot, take a look at the back of your vehicle and you'll find a pair of hidden speaker. Specifically, a pair of Boston Acoustics audio speakers mounted on the tail gate.
Where is my Jeep hidden Easter egg?Some of the interesting “easter eggs” users have found include a silhouette of a Jeep in the corner of the windshield, the jeep grille, which can be found scattered throughout the car including in the light bulbs and various animals including lizards, snakes, apes and a small spider in the fuel tank.
Why does my Jeep not have an Easter egg?No, All Jeep cars do not have hidden easter eggs. Jeep owners who have a vehicle that was manufactured prior to 1997 will not find easter eggs.
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