2024 Ford Bronco vs 2024 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 2024 Jeep Wrangler at 21 MPG.
- Best highway MPG goes to the 2024 Jeep Wrangler at 23 MPG.
Car 1 2024 Ford Bronco | Car 2 2024 Jeep Wrangler | |
|---|---|---|
Engine & efficiency | ||
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.3L | 2L |
| Drive | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
EPA fuel economy | ||
| City MPG | 20 | 20 |
| Highway MPG | 21 | 23 |
| Combined MPG | 20 | 21 |
| Annual fuel cost (EPA) | $3400 | $3200 |
| CO2 tailpipe | 444g/mi | 416g/mi |
NHTSA safety ratings | ||
| Overall | Not rated | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | 4/ 5 | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated | Not rated |
| Rollover | 3/ 5 | 3/ 5 |
| Stability control | Standard | Standard |
Recalls, complaints, investigations | ||
| Recalls (NHTSA) | 14 | 10 |
| Complaints filed | 65 | 604 |
| Open investigations | 0 | 1 |
- VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REARFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco and Bronco Heritage vehicles. The rear quarter glass panels may have been improperly installed to the vehicle hard top, which can allow them to detach.
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCKFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco 4-door vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINTFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
- + 11 more on file at NHTSA.
- VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEMChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTEChrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTSChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The power distribution center may prevent the trailer turn signal lights and taillights from operating as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- + 7 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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