Peterson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram's Guide to Jeep Easter Eggs

Did you know that in each Jeep vehicle, there are Jeep easter eggs to find? What are easter eggs on Jeep models? For Boise drivers who might not know, an easter egg is a hidden design, imprint, or feature added to add novelty and even functionality to your Jeep. Learn more about the origin of these Jeep easter eggs and where to find them with Peterson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.

The Origins of Jeep Easter Eggs

When did the first Jeep easter eggs make their debut? The first Jeep easter egg originated in 1997, when designer Michael Santoro decided to leave his mark on the final product and incorporated the iconic 7-bar grille design hidden in the cowl of the Wrangler. This very first Jeep Wrangler easter egg started a decades-long tradition of hiding other little designs or features across the Jeep lineup.

Interested in knowing more about easter eggs on Jeep vehicles? The fun begins with purchasing a new Jeep on our lot near Meridian, but it continues as drivers search to find these Jeep easter eggs hidden in the vehicle. Easter eggs on Jeeps have been located in various places such as headlights, taillights, doors, cupholders, fuel doors, and the liftgate, and each of the Jeep models has different easter eggs to find. This means that the Jeep easter eggs found in the Jeep Cherokee will be different from the Jeep Gladiator easter eggs.

Where to Find Easter Eggs on Jeeps

Warning: spoilers ahead! Don’t continue reading if you’d rather explore your Jeep and find all the easter eggs for yourself. But, if you’d rather know where to look, Peterson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram can help. Here’s where you can find some of the easter eggs hidden on Jeeps:

• Vintage Jeep Willy models can be found in the design of the Jeep Wrangler or stamped on certain wheels.
• If you have a keen eye, you could see a JL stamped under the hood of the Jeep Liberty, as well as the Morse code translation of “JL.”
• You can find an image of the Loch Ness Monster in the rear window of the Jeep Compass as an homage to the fact that they are capable of fording 19 inches of water.
• One of the Jeep Gladiator easter eggs features flip-flops in the Gladiator’s cowl as a reference to Rick Pewes. Another Gladiator easter egg is the engraved number “419” as a reference to the area code in Ohio where the Gladiator is produced.
• You can find a spider saying “Ciao, Baby” if you look at the fuel door of the Jeep Renegade. A small Sasquatch can be found on the rear windshield of the Renegade as well.
• A gecko may be hiding underneath the windshield wipers of some Jeep models.
• Jeep floormats may feature a T-Rex fossil hiding in the design – take a look!
• Every Jeep has a seven-slot grille design etched into the headlights.
• Speaking of the grille, drivers can find a grille icon all over their Jeeps. Check your Jeep’s stereo speakers or the rearview mirror housing.
• If you look at the cloth covers on your seats, you can see the Jeep logo underneath the mesh fabric.
• The dead pedal on the driver’s side footwell has Morse code imprinted all over it, which when decoded reads, “Sand, Snow, Rivers, Rocks.”

Find More Jeep Easter Eggs When You Visit Peterson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram!

Interested in finding some of these Jeep easter eggs for yourself? Contact Peterson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram online or at 208-606-4957 to test drive your favorite Jeep models near Caldwell! Our team will be happy to show you the many Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator easter eggs on our Nampa lot. If you’d like to learn more about your favorite Jeep models, or the Jeep brand, feel free to continue reading over at our research hub.