2022 Toyota 4runner vs 2022 Jeep Wrangler
Side-by-side EPA, NHTSA, and recall data. Winners highlighted in green when one car clearly leads.
- Best EPA combined MPG goes to the 2022 Jeep Wrangler at 25 MPG.
- Best highway MPG goes to the 2022 Jeep Wrangler at 29 MPG.
Car 1 2022 Toyota 4runner | Car 2 2022 Jeep Wrangler | |
|---|---|---|
Engine & efficiency | ||
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 4L | 3L |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Regular Gasoline | Diesel |
EPA fuel economy | ||
| City MPG | 16 | 22 |
| Highway MPG | 19 | 29 |
| Combined MPG | 17 | 25 |
| Annual fuel cost (EPA) | $3950 | $3400 |
| CO2 tailpipe | 503g/mi | 411g/mi |
NHTSA safety ratings | ||
| Overall | 4/ 5 | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | 4/ 5 | 4/ 5 |
| Side crash | 5/ 5 | Not rated |
| Rollover | 3/ 5 | 3/ 5 |
| Stability control | Standard | Standard |
Recalls, complaints, investigations | ||
| Recalls (NHTSA) | 3 | 14 |
| Complaints filed | 39 | 348 |
| Open investigations | 0 | 4 |
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. The driver's side high beam may be inoperable after the installation of accessory fog lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSGulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2020-2022 4Runner vehicles equipped with 20-inch Black Gunner Wheels. The load carrying capacity modification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGChryler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The side marker lights may not function due to an incompatible tail light assembly wiring harness. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly was built with incorrect fasteners to secure the 200-amp fuse, which can generate excessive heat.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
- + 11 more on file at NHTSA.
Sources: US DOT NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov) for safety ratings, recalls, and complaints. US EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov for engine, fuel economy, and emissions data. Both are free public datasets, updated by the federal agencies that own them.
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