2026 Jeep Wrangler 2dr 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel Drive
City
20
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
Combined
21
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
23
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
23
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,000

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
416 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

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

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

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

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,207/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,255/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,777/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,954/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,230/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,221/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,994/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,299/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,103/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,177/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 21 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems3 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 3 owner complaints for the 2026 Jeep Wrangler 2dr 4WD. Top reported issues include speed control, steering and air bags. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Speed Control
1
Steering
1
Air Bags
1
Electrical System
1
Engine
1
Brakes
1

2026 Jeep Wrangler 2dr 4WD problems by category: Speed Control: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 04/03/2026ODI#11729014
Airbag/SOS System failure - stated resistance on airbag was “above 8 ohms” This happened - and [XXX] emailed me THREE times in the first 30 days of ownership. Replaced Steering Column Control Module…
Electrical SystemFiled: 03/01/2026ODI#11721223
Driving safety concern. Important My new vehicle (Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X) 2026 abruptly shut down as I was driving and veering the steering wheel to the left. All the vehicle power was suddenly go…
Speed ControlFiled: 12/10/2025ODI#11704212
While attempting to make a right turn, the accelerator would not move. This happened again when attempting to merge on the highway. This almost caused a car to run into my side when turning, and a car…

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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