DecodedCarsJeep Wrangler
21 model years from 2007 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2007–2027
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 17–25 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 67 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2018 (1,827)
- Fewest problems
- 2017
- Interest
- 18,433 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Wrangler in brief
The 2026 Jeep Wrangler is a small SUV offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl and 6.4L 8-cyl), including a hybrid version and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 182 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 119-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,000 lb (4xe / Sahara 4xe 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (20 city / 23 highway), 19% worse than the 2026 small SUV average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Jeep Wrangler has 21 model years in our data, from 2007 to 2027, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2023 at 25 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 17 to 25 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (2,733), steering (2,680), engine (2,170).
Buying used? 2017 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2018 is the year to avoid.
2021 has the most recalls (17); all years together count 67 campaigns and 10,790 owner complaints.
How the 2007 Wrangler compares
The 2007 Jeep Wrangler is a SUV - offered with a 3.8L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 153 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 95-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,105 lb (2dr SUV 4WD Rubicon).
About the Jeep Wrangler
The Jeep Wrangler is a series of compact and mid-size off-road SUVs manufactured by Jeep since 1986, and currently in its fourth generation. The Wrangler JL, the most recent generation, was unveiled in late 2017 and is produced at Jeep's Toledo Complex.
From the Wikipedia article "Jeep Wrangler", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Wrangler pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 21 MPG combined, 19% below the 2026 small SUV average of 25.9 MPG.
- Emergency braking not standardAutomatic emergency braking is optional or limited to some trims.
Best and worst years to buy used
2017 Wrangler
311 owner complaints · 5 recalls · 21 fire reports · 19 crash reports
Year to avoid2018 Wrangler
1,827 owner complaints · 14 recalls · 25 fire reports · 22 crash reports
Most reported: Steering
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Wrangler changes by model year
- 2024
- No diesel and hybrid version any more
- Engine dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG down from 25 to 21
- 2021
- New body dimensions: 21.7 in longer, wheelbase +21.6 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- New plug-in hybrid version
- Engine added: 6.4L 8-cyl
- 2020
- New diesel version
- Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- 2019
- New body dimensions: 7.4 in longer, wheelbase +1.6 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2018
- New hybrid version
- Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 18 to 24
- 2012
- Engine added: 3.6L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 3.8L 6-cyl
- 2010
- Lightest version 238 lb lighter
- 2009
- New body dimensions: 3.1 in shorter — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2008
- New body dimensions: 3.1 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 21 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 181.9 in | 5,000 lb | Not rated | 3 | 12 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 181.9 in | 5,000 lb | Not rated | 6 | 82 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 181.9 in | 5,000 lb | Not rated | 14 | 965 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 181.9 in | 5,000 lb | Not rated | 16 | 376 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 181.9 in | 5,000 lb | Not rated | 16 | 412 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 181.9 in | 5,000 lb | Not rated | 17 | 962 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 160.2 in | 4,193 lb | Not rated | 13 | 617 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 160.2 in | 4,193 lb | Not rated | 9 | 746 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 152.8 in | 4,129 lb | Not rated | 14 | 1,827 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 152.8 in | 4,129 lb | Not rated | 5 | 311 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 152.8 in | 4,129 lb | Not rated | 5 | 462 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 152.8 in | 4,132 lb | Not rated | 3 | 478 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 152.8 in | 4,132 lb | Not rated | 4 | 617 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 152.8 in | 4,132 lb | Not rated | 6 | 418 |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 152.8 in | 4,132 lb | Not rated | 9 | 469 |
| 2011 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 17 MPG | 152.8 in | 4,165 lb | Not rated | 10 | 365 |
| 2010 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 17 MPG | 152.8 in | 4,165 lb | Not rated | 10 | 390 |
| 2009 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 17 MPG | 152.8 in | 4,087 lb | Not rated | 6 | 286 |
| 2008 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 155.9 in | 4,087 lb | Not rated | 5 | 619 |
| 2007 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 152.8 in | 4,105 lb | Not rated | 3 | 376 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Wrangler
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 318 mi | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Toyota C-HR | 287 mi | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Subaru Solterra | 288 mi | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Honda Passport | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 | 291 mi | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 320 mi | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jeep. How we calculate this →