Chevrolet Traverse vs Jeep Wrangler
The Chevrolet Traverse is more fuel-efficient at 19 MPG combined, against 17 MPG for the Jeep Wrangler. At EPA assumptions that is about $400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Traverse | Jeep Wrangler | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 923 | 907 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 25 and 9 | 25 and 54 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 75,000 miles | 50,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 10 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 23 | 15 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 923 complaints for the Chevrolet Traverse and 907 for the Jeep Wrangler. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Chevrolet Traverse, 10 for the Jeep Wrangler.