2023 Ford Bronco vs 2023 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 2023 Jeep Wrangler at 25 MPG.
- Best highway MPG goes to the 2023 Jeep Wrangler at 29 MPG.
Car 1 2023 Ford Bronco | Car 2 2023 Jeep Wrangler | |
|---|---|---|
Engine & efficiency | ||
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Displacement | 2.3L | 3L |
| Drive | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Regular Gasoline | Diesel |
EPA fuel economy | ||
| City MPG | 20 | 22 |
| Highway MPG | 21 | 29 |
| Combined MPG | 20 | 25 |
| Annual fuel cost (EPA) | $3400 | $3400 |
| CO2 tailpipe | 439g/mi | 411g/mi |
NHTSA safety ratings | ||
| Overall | Not rated | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated | 4/ 5 |
| Side crash | Not rated | Not rated |
| Rollover | 3/ 5 | 3/ 5 |
| Stability control | Standard | Standard |
Recalls, complaints, investigations | ||
| Recalls (NHTSA) | 16 | 13 |
| Complaints filed | 0 | 311 |
| Open investigations | 0 | 2 |
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
- STEERINGFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Wildtrak and 2022 Bronco Raptor vehicles. Internal damage to the steering gear may require increased steering effort or cause the steering wheel to lock-up.
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
- + 13 more on file at NHTSA.
- 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.
- ENGINEChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.0L Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle engines. A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
- + 10 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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