The 7 Best American-Made Vehicles of 2018

When you want to shop for American-made cars or trucks, it can be difficult to know which are truly American-made. Automotive parts come from all over the world to be assembled in America. To further muddy the waters, some foreign plants use more American-made parts than our own domestic carmakers.

We’ve compiled a list of seven of the “most American-made vehicles” to help you get started in your purchase. And you may be surprised to see that the list isn’t just comprised of the big three Detroit automakers. There are surprises in store!

Jeep is #1

We’ll cut to the chase – and this probably isn’t a surprising fact – but Jeep Cherokee comes out on top. Although the parent company, Fiat Chrysler, is based in Europe, Jeep rises to the top of the list when you take into account which cars have the most American parts and support the most American factory jobs.

If you are a staunch supporter of American-made vehicles, you can simply do no better than buying a Jeep Cherokee.

The Surprising Results

Taking into account that the metric used is based on which cars have the most American-made parts and support the most American factory jobs, you may be surprised to see Japanese automaker Honda on the list – not just once, but THREE TIMES in the top seven. That’s more than Ford, Chevy or Jeep.

Traditionally, people think of Honda as a foreign car and while the automaker certainly has operations overseas, there are some models that are assembled here in America that support our own economy.

The Full List

Without further ado, here is the list of the top seven vehicles that use the most American-made parts and support American factory workers.

1. Jeep Cherokee (assembled in Belvidere, Ill.)
2. Honda Odyssey (assembled in Lincoln, Ala.)
3. Honda Ridgeline (assembled in Lincoln, Ala.)
4. Ford Taurus (assembled in Chicago, Ill.)
5. Chevrolet Volt (assembled in Detroit, Mich.)
6. Honda Pilot (assembled in Lincoln, Ala.)
7. Acura MDX (assembled in East Libery, Ohio)

So there you have it. Buying American-made cars no longer means just picking a brand like Ford and Chevy and buying whatever they’re selling. The automotive industry is massive and complex, with parts and pieces travelling across the globe.

This list can help you guide your decision on how to truly support American-made parts and American factory jobs.