Jeep Gladiator vs Nissan Frontier
The Jeep Gladiator is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Nissan Frontier. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Jeep Gladiator | Nissan Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 177 | 196 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 6 and 25 | 22 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 18,000 miles | 2,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 24 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 28 | 18 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,000 | $3,350 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 177 complaints for the Jeep Gladiator and 196 for the Nissan Frontier. 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: 8 for the Jeep Gladiator, 6 for the Nissan Frontier.