Jeep Wrangler vs Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is more fuel-efficient at 30 MPG combined, against 24 MPG for the Jeep Wrangler. At EPA assumptions that is about $550 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Jeep Wrangler | Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,104 | 1,191 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 17 and 19 | 40 and 6 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 6,000 miles | 4,000 miles |
| Recalls | 9 | 7 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 24 MPG | 30 MPG |
| City and highway | 23 and 25 | 26 and 35 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,800 | $2,250 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,104 complaints for the Jeep Wrangler and 1,191 for the Toyota RAV4. 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: 9 for the Jeep Wrangler, 7 for the Toyota RAV4.