Jeep Overland Limited

Bottom line

The Jeep Overland Limited stroller is not for the runner who wants to log serious miles, because it may be tiring to push for long distances. Rather, it's a great stroller for the jogger or power walker who also needs something that can handle multiterrain situations. It's loaded with more features than strollers costing twice as much, and parents particularly love its built-in MP3 speakers. It has a fixed wheel, which means it's a stroller for exercising, not an everyday stroller.

Safety

All the safety features of a high end jogger. The Jeep Overland Limited does not allow its low price to affect safety. It has secure, one-touch, linked brakes, a wrist strap for added security and a slow-down brake on the handle. The adjustable, five-point harness is fully padded. There are reflectors in several places to help with nighttime visibility. It has a latch that securely locks it when folded.

Ease of use

Assembles easily, may be hard to push. Reviewers say the Jeep Overland Limited assembles quickly and easily out of the box, and it gets good marks for other ease of use features as well, including the recline and fold. Reviewers say it's easy to push and maneuvers well, but there are complaints about the fixed wheel from those who did not realize they were buying a jogging stroller. It weighs 26.4 pounds, so it may not be easy for some to lift in and out of trunks. Many reviewers say it's big for their trunk when folded with the wheels on, but the wheels are simple to pop off and on, making a smaller footprint. Reviewers also note that the Overland Limited's tires are easy to fill properly with the included pump. The stroller wipes clean, and the parent tray is dishwasher safe on the top rack.

Lifestyle features

Abundant features are music to the ears. The Jeep Overland Limited is the stroller for the runner who likes to have it all but doesn't want to pay for the extras. It includes a baby tray with cup holder, parent tray with two cup holders and the iBaby MP3 player hookup to play music through built-in speakers. It even works with an iPhone with an adapter available at Apple stores.

The Overland Limited is weight rated from 6 months to 45 pounds, which is lower than some joggers with upper weight ratings of 70 pounds. The 6 month age may work for some children; they should be able to sit up unassisted before being pushed by a runner in this stroller. For some babies, however, that may not be possible before 7 months or more.

The handle on the Overland Limited is adjustable, so it's good for parents of differing sizes. It gets great reviews for its performance even on rough terrain and in off-road situations due to its 16 inch, air-filled tires. There are very few complaints of the tires popping or not holding air, in spite of its use on a variety of terrains. Owners say their babies are comfortable in the padded, ventilated seat, and the front wheel has a fender to keep the child's feet from touching the wheel. The canopy and basket are generous, and the canopy is fully adjustable and has a peek-a-boo window.

Besides its weight, the Jeep Overland Limited gets complaints about its bulk when folded; be sure to measure your trunk if this is a stroller you're going to need to lift in and out frequently. Because it is heavy, reviewers who use it for distance running say it can be tiring to push. Serious runners who log a lot of miles may want to consider that issue carefully.

There are some recent complaints about durability, with several owners saying the stroller tracks badly to the left, and a few saying the odometer/pedometer does not work. One owner reposted after a few months, saying her odometer still did not work, but she fixed the pulling problem by reinstalling the wheel.

Customer service

Standard warranty. The Jeep Overland Limited carries a standard, one-year warranty.