Honda Pilot vs Jeep Wrangler
The Jeep Wrangler is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Honda Pilot. At EPA assumptions that is about $100 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Pilot | Jeep Wrangler | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,491 | 1,104 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 21 and 7 | 17 and 19 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 16,000 miles | 6,000 miles |
| Recalls | 13 | 9 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 23 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 27 | 23 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,900 | $2,800 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,491 complaints for the Honda Pilot and 1,104 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: 13 for the Honda Pilot, 9 for the Jeep Wrangler.