Cars.com 2019 Index Ranks Jeep Cherokee Most USA-Made Vehicle for Second Year

Cars.com released its 2019 American-Made Index on June 25, 2019. For the second year in a row, the Jeep Cherokee, built in Belvidere, Illinois, ranked as the vehicle that contributes most to the USA economy.

The index weighs factors including assembly location, parts sourcing, and engine and transmission sourcing. Cars.com found that about 120 models were being assembled in the USA for the 2019 model year. More than half of the vehicles consumers buy are built in the USA.

The 2019 top 15

• 1. Jeep Cherokee (Belvidere, Illinois)
• 2. Honda Odyssey (Lincoln, Alabama)
• 3. Honda Ridgeline (Lincoln, Alabama)
• 4. Honda Passport (Lincoln, Alabama)
• 5. Chevrolet Corvette (Bowling Green, Kentucky)
• 6. Acura MDX, excluding hybrids (East Liberty, Ohio)
• 7. Honda Pilot (Lincoln, Alabama)
• 8. Chevrolet Colorado (Wentzville, Missouri)
• 9. GMC Canyon (Wentzville, Missouri)
• 10. Acura RDX (East Liberty, Ohio)
• 11. Chevrolet Camaro (Lansing, Michigan)
• 12. Toyota Avalon, excluding hybrids (Georgetown, Kentucky)
• 13. Ford F-150 (Claycomo, Missouri, and Dearborn, Michigan)
• 14. Honda Accord (Marysville, Ohio)
• 15. Toyota Tundra (San Antonio, Texas)

Cars.com said about half of USA consumers were concerned about possible tariffs on imported cars and parts. “It’s no small task to move supply chains, much less alter where a car or its major components are built,” said Cars.com senior editor Kelsey Mays. He said few vehicles on the list showed major manufacturing changes tied to tariffs.

The next year’s results are in our post on the 2020 index.

FAQ

Which vehicle topped the 2019 index?

The Jeep Cherokee, built in Belvidere, Illinois, for the second straight year.

Which automaker had the most vehicles near the top?

Honda, with the Odyssey, Ridgeline and Passport in second through fourth. All three are built in Lincoln, Alabama.

How many models were assembled in the USA?

About 120 for the 2019 model year, according to Cars.com.