The Jeep Wrangler is perhaps the most famous off-road vehicle of all time. It comes from the factory ready to conquer any obstacle, any trail, any weather. Wranglers, in particular, have a wealth of trims, allowing drivers to make their car their own before driving it off the lot. Their popularity has created a tight-knit community that shares a love of off-roading and vehicle customization. Having many enthusiasts and experts readily available promotes a reasonable modding culture and works well most of the time. Jeeps look best when built to perform, as these mods are usually somewhat restrained but greatly enhance the functionality of the car.

Sometimes, the ease of modding doesn't work out so well. This means that people who shouldn’t necessarily have access to these resources do. Money doesn’t buy taste, and while many of these modified Jeeps are expensive, they look awful. Some of them are just too high and too wide, which (in addition to being an eyesore) is a safety hazard. The higher a car’s center of gravity is, the more prone it could be to rollover crashes. These Jeeps don't look good, but we’d rather see them on four wheels than on their roofs!

Sadly, most of them had potential. Often, the Jeep is modded just fine, but the owner will use one addition that pushes it over the edge. That's almost more frustrating than a completely ruined vehicle because the owners were so close to achieving perfection. However, they missed the mark, and it clearly shows.

25 Good

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Sometimes, you have to look twice to decide if you actually like how a car looks. This is one of those times. At first, this Jeep looks like it could be overkill.

The exposed bolts and screws on the fenders are a bit much, and the lift kit is almost too high. However, at second glance, this Jeep sports useful mods that make it a reliable off-roader. Big tires and soft springs will send it confidently over any obstacles in the way.

24 Good

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One of the simplest on our list, this Jeep flies under the radar. Black is one of the best colors to paint your Jeep; it's imposing, classy, and creates a look that truly stands out. Beefy tires spruce up this car, setting it apart from stock Wranglers.

A lift kit and chrome exhaust tips give the vehicle a sense of refinement that's not found in all off-roaders.

This is definitely a Jeep that will see a lot of mud but the owner will want to keep in shape to show off.

23 Good

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Here, we have a borderline excessive Jeep. The tires are huge, and so is the lift kit. But this vehicle looks ready to go off-roading, and it's likely that these mods will be put to use. Best of all, everything on this Jeep matches.

The red highlights on the rims match the interior trim pieces and the rear bumper attachment.

This isn't some macho-mobile thrown together with the biggest parts that will fit on it; it's a well-thought-out vehicle that was put together with care.

22 Good

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Once again, we have an owner who has a bit too much time to clean his tires. Sure, it shows effort, but everything doesn't have to be so perfect on a vehicle that's meant to perform on the toughest of roads. But wet wheels aside, this Jeep is set up well. It has a number of mods that are common and they're executed in a reasonable manner without being ostentatious. It's very likely that this Jeep sees a lot of off-road action, which may necessitate its serious cleaning needs!

21 Good

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Modified by Mopar, this is one of the most impressive Jeeps on our list. A bright-green paint job screams confidence, and as we can see, the owner puts good use to the Jeep's off-roading capabilities. It's used its added power and improved suspension to traverse what looks like a pretty unwelcoming landscape with ease. Nothing inspires confidence like driving a car that you know can get you to work no matter what, be it snow, debris, or in this case, mud.

20 Good

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This Jeep looks like a particularly imposing off-roader. While it does go slightly overboard on the lights, we can let it slide because they're useful... that is, if this Jeep is actually driven off-road.

The winch, the brush guard, and the suspension system all look to be geared towards the Jeep's performance and not solely its looks, and everything comes together quite well.

The roof basket and the roll cage give off a muscular and intimidating air, which goes well with this vehicle. The owner has achieved all of this without a pure-black paint job or angry headlights, which we can appreciate.

19 Good

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This Wrangler is a solid off-roader that we would be happy to take over some rocks. It has some subtle yet practical modifications. It's been well maintained, with a glossy black paint job, giving the owner a reason to wash mud off after a day of off-roading. The tires, perhaps one of the most important parts of a Jeep, are adequate for trundling along trails. Since the owner put so much care into this Jeep, we can assume that its suspension, another key component of an off-road vehicle, is modified or at least in good working order. Restraint is abundant here and helps to create a classic yet muscular look.

18 Good

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This Wrangler is certainly simple, but simplicity is what makes a good modified car. With Jeeps, it's far too easy for drivers to go overboard with mods, practically bolting the entire contents of a sporting goods store onto their car.

The simple aftermarket wheels compliment the white body as well as the black accents and interior of the rest of the car.

A subtle lift kit and chunky tires likely make this Jeep a force on the trail, which is what we like to see. Modifications should be useful, and this Jeep adheres to that rule.

17 Good

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This is yet another simple Jeep, but simplicity gets the job done. One of the worst things about modding culture is when drivers don't use what they put on their car, but this driver is using his Jeep for its intended purpose. Useful mods, such as chunky tires and suspension, work well to help this car perform well off-road. With the lights attached, this driver can even conquer the trail at night. Everything about this Jeep is done well, and it comes off as very authentic.

16 Good

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A good car is built for the street and for performance, and this Jeep is no exception. While the owner went a little heavy on the tire shine, the rest of their mods fit the car well. Additional lights, a protruding brush guard, and muscular fenders give this Jeep a unique personality.

While many Jeeps that are built for off-roading look brutish, this one is rugged yet refined.

The rich brown leather that adorns the interior lets us know that this is not a purely off-road-focused tool.

15 Good

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Picking a color for your car is always a tough choice, but this owner has confidently chosen white. The white decision, perhaps? A classy color selection, this all-white Jeep stands out from just about every car on the road.

Even the brush guard and the grille are done to match the rest of the car, further setting it apart. Big tires, a lift kit, and strong flares let us know that this Jeep isn't a pavement princess—it was built to do some serious off-roading.

14 Good

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Restrained, classic, rugged—this Jeep exemplifies all of these traits and wraps them all up in a great black package. Confidence-inspiring, this Jeep is practically begging to be taken off-road. Its black paint lets it cruise around unseen at night, although its lights and light bar will easily light up whatever trail its owner is trying to traverse, no matter the time of day. Serious tires mean that this Jeep will have no problem pushing through any conditions and would definitely make a great addition to anyone's garage.

13 Not Worth It

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While there are plenty of great mods that drivers can do to their Wranglers, those same mods can be taken way overboard. For instance, this Jeep looks like it's ready to go to war when, in actuality, it's only going on highways and trails.

The door cages, in particular, are excessive. Its lift kit is also a bit high, dangerously raising the center of gravity. The suspension itself, however, looks solid. Too bad it's ruined by the gaudy body.

12 Not Worth It

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Again, this Jeep is just too much! It's sadly crossed into "bro" territory. One of the worst things about this Jeep is the angled hood that gives the headlights an angry look.

Drivers that do this want their car to look masculine; however, a Jeep is definitely aggressive from the factory and doesn't need childish mods like so.

The rims and tires are overkill as well—this Jeep looks like it's too far away from dirt and rocks to warrant such aggressive rubber.

11 Not Worth It

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This Jeep looks good... if you ignore the rims and tires. The body is clean, compact, and stately. However, let's remember to use cars for their manufactured purpose... and that means not putting tiny little tires on your off-road machine.

This Jeep has traded practicality for aesthetics, and while it does look good, it's useless off-road. It's tough to enjoy this Jeep properly, and as a result, it doesn't place well on my list. If only the rims and tires were able to truly transmit the capabilities of the Jeep.

10 Bad 4

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Where to start with this one... so many things are wrong. The color combination of black and tan is awful. This combination looks good when black is the accent color, which, unfortunately, isn't how this Jeep is laid out. The accessories, such as the wrapped step-bar and rear roll cage, look as though they're wrapped in rope and look very cheap. The rims are tacky, giving the impression that this owner is only interested in how his Jeep looks rather than how it drives. This Jeep is just ugly, glitzy, and certainly not a vehicle we'd take off-road.

9 Not Worth It

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This Jeep had great potential, but it was horribly ruined by its owner. The simple, old-fashioned body style looks great with certain mods, mainly those that increase capability and don't detract too much from the simple, boxy design.

The step bar and hood decorations look cheap, flimsy, and don't fit the overall look of the car. The hideous, oversized tires don't work well with this Jeep, and look like they'd be better placed on a tractor or farm machinery.

8 Not Worth It

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This Jeep is truly an atrocity. It looks like the owner tried to make it into a hot rod, and he failed miserably. The Jeep's body has been completely altered—and not in a good way. It looks tacky and cheap, not in the spirit of the car.

The rims are tacky as well, and these tires provide no off-road traction.

The interior is too brash; red fits a cruiser or a sports car, not a poorly modded Jeep. The missing roof and the missing rear cargo space reduce the practicality of the vehicle, making it even worse.

7 Not Worth It

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This Jeep is cheesy. Flames on cars, especially American cars, are overplayed and commonplace. Especially since the Jeep isn't exactly a speed demon, the flames don't add much in terms of appearance. The wheels are tacky and don't really go with the car, further detracting from our appreciation of this vehicle. The flashy grille has the same problem, giving off a ritzy vibe that doesn't mesh well with the original purpose of the Jeep. It looks like this owner has emphasized looks over performance, when in fact, it should've been the other way around.

6 Not Worth It

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Easily one of the tackiest Jeeps on this list, this one gives off a huge "bro" vibe. Some people really, really want you to know that they're manly and strong (make no mistake, the driver is certainly a man). The horns on the grille, the angry headlights, and the oversized tires are all contributors to this awful-looking ride. These are all serious overkill and ruined a perfectly good ride. The white rims, while matching the car, do so in a way that ruins the look of Jeep, and it would look much better with simple black rims.