Honda Pilot vs Jeep Wrangler
The Jeep Wrangler is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Honda Pilot. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Pilot | Jeep Wrangler | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 762 | 1,587 |
| Most reported problem | Forward collision avoidance | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 27 and 4 | 40 and 46 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 32,000 miles | 20,000 miles |
| Recalls | 10 | 15 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 23 MPG | 25 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 27 | 22 and 29 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,900 | $3,850 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 762 complaints for the Honda Pilot and 1,587 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: 10 for the Honda Pilot, 15 for the Jeep Wrangler.