The Most Stolen Cars In America

Having your car stolen can be a nightmare. From trying to track it down, dealing with insurance companies and coming to terms with the fact that your vehicle may be lost forever, it can be downright frustrating. Surprisingly, cars that are frequently stolen aren't always the Porsches and Ferraris you see in the movies. Some car thieves tend to go for vehicles you wouldn't suspect to be of interest. Many of these thefts occur when car owners make it easy by not using common sense, warning devices, and more. Here's a list of the most stolen cars in America.

Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee

These are the most stolen SUVs in America, particularly in West Virginia. Thieves tend to go for the year 2000 models, with 898 taken in 2016, and 9,245 total model thefts. Intelligent car thieves follow trends to see what vehicles will get the most bang for the robbery. Car parts can be a hot commodity, and illegal export into other countries is an option as well. You'd be surprised to know that thieves can break in the Jeep's software system which gives them the ability to start the vehicle without a key. The vehicle's UConnect infotainment system can be tapped into merely by using a USB.

This next model quickly gets lost in a crowd, making it an ideal candidate for theft.