Jeep Gladiator vs Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma is more fuel-efficient at 21 MPG combined, against 19 MPG for the Jeep Gladiator. At EPA assumptions that is about $350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Jeep Gladiator | Toyota Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 638 | 131 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 16 and 12 | 10 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 4,000 miles | 5,000 miles |
| Recalls | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 22 | 19 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $3,200 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 638 complaints for the Jeep Gladiator and 131 for the Toyota Tacoma. 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: 7 for the Jeep Gladiator, 1 for the Toyota Tacoma.