2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubic EcoDiesel 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Diesel Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD4-Wheel Drive
City
21
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
24
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

27.3MPG average+13.7% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 24 MPG · Owner reported avg: 27.3 MPG

Driving mix: City 45% / Highway 55%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 27.3 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 24 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic 8-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
21
Hwy
27
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $3,500/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,500

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
436 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
Pickup Truck
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3L, 6-cylinder
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,806/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,723/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,430/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,585/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,826/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,819/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,494/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,886/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,715/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,780/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 24 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Rollover
Rollover Probability26.7%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: No
110
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
2
Investigations

Recall History7

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems110 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 110 owner complaints for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubic EcoDiesel 4WD. Top reported issues include steering, electrical system and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Steering
33
Electrical System
29
Power Train
19
Engine
18
Suspension
18
Fuel System
10
Lighting
7
Speed Control
5

2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubic EcoDiesel 4WD problems by category: Steering: 33 complaints, Electrical System: 29 complaints, Power Train: 19 complaints, Engine: 18 complaints, Suspension: 18 complaints, Fuel System: 10 complaints, Lighting: 7 complaints, Speed Control: 5 complaints.

5
Crashes Reported
24
Fires Reported
15
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 02/08/2026ODI#11716570
While driving at highway speeds, my daughter experienced, without any prior symptom, a violent shaking of the vehicle in general, accompanied by violent shaking of the steering wheel, making the vehic…
Power TrainFiled: 09/27/2024ODI#11616895
The High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) failed while I was entering a downhill curve on a paved but narrow mountain road with no shoulder. The HPFP had been under an active recall, (Y78 / NHTSA 21V-880) b…
Electrical SystemFiled: 08/06/2022ODI#11477958
Vehicle is 2 months old and has 3,704 and 3,839 miles at each incident. When driving about a mile from home, the power steering went out, beeps and every system shutting down one at at time. Wipers tu…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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