Jeep Wrangler reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Jeep Wrangler is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 102 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 239 of 442, and 23.7% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is side repeaters (2.7% of tests).
Ranked 239 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 5,333 Jeep Wranglers aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 23.7% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Jeep Wrangler is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 9.4% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
23.7%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
9.4%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,900
Typical age at test: 8 years
Jeep Wrangler MOT failure rate by age
Most common Jeep Wrangler MOT faults
- Side repeaters: not working2.7% of tests
- Position lamp: not working2.5% of tests
- Rear fog lamp: not working2.4% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0% of tests
- Headlamp aim: too high1.8% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working1.8% of tests
What the Jeep Wrangler fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 13.2% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Brakes | 8.0% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Visibility | 3.8% | About average |
| Suspension | 3.6% | ▼ 45% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.6% | About average |
| Body and structure | 2.6% | About average |
| Tyres | 1.9% | ▼ 67% less often |
| Steering | 1.3% | ▼ 11% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.1% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 16% less often |
What MPG does the Jeep Wrangler do?
Official economy for the Jeep Wrangler ranges from 18.8 to 39.8mpg across the 106 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2006–2025). A typical petrol version manages 26.4mpg and a typical diesel 31.7mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Jeep Wrangler first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Jeep Wrangler registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £410 to £790 a year.
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Official figures for 106 versions sold in the UK between 2006 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
18.8–39.8 mpg
CO2
187–362 g/km
Power
200–272 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler 4 Door Rubicon 2.0L TC GME272 PS · A8 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 23.7 mpg | 269g | £200 | 37% |
| Wrangler 4 Door Sahara 2.0L TC GME272 PS · A8 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 25.4 mpg | 250g | £200 | 37% |
| Wrangler 4 Door Sahara 2.0L TC GME (VH Only)200 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 25.4 mpg | 250g | £200 | 37% |
| Wrangler 4 Door Rubicon 2.0L TC GME (VH only)200 PS · A8 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 23.7 mpg | 269g | £200 | 37% |
| Wrangler 4 Door Overland 2.0 GME 272hp 4x4 Auto8 (VL)272 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 27.3 mpg | 233g | £200 | 37% |
| Wrangler 4 Door Sahara 2.0 GME 272hp 4x4 Auto8 (VL)272 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 27.3 mpg | 233g | £200 | 37% |
| Wrangler 4 Door Overland 2.0 GME 272hp 4x4 Auto8 (VH)272 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 25.5 mpg | 250g | £200 | 37% |
| Wrangler 4 Door Sahara 2.0 GME 272hp 4x4 Auto8 (VH)272 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 25.5 mpg | 250g | £200 | 37% |
| Wrangler 2 Door Rubicon 2.0 GME 272hp 4x4 Auto8 (VL)272 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 24.8 mpg | 257g | £200 | 37% |
| Wrangler 4 Door Rubicon 2.0 GME 272hp 4x4 Auto8 (VL)272 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 24.8 mpg | 257g | £200 | 37% |
| Wrangler 2 Door Rubicon 2.0 GME 272hp 4x4 Auto8 (VH)272 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 22.9 mpg | 278g | £200 | 37% |
| Wrangler 4 Door Rubicon 2.0 GME 272hp 4x4 Auto8 (VH)272 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 22.9 mpg | 278g | £200 | 37% |
| Wrangler 2 Door 80th Anniversary 2.0 GME 272hp 4x4 Auto8 MY21A8 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 27.4 mpg | 233g | £200 | 37% |
| Wrangler 2 Door Overland 2.0 GME 272hp 4x4 Auto8 - MY21A8 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 27.4 mpg | 233g | £200 | 37% |
| Wrangler 2 Door Rubicon 2.0 GME 272hp 4x4 Auto8 MY21A8 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 24.8 mpg | 257g | £200 | 37% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 106 versions.
What a Jeep Wrangler costs to fuel
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- diesel, typical official 31.7mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Jeep Wrangler reliable?
Its MOT record is about average: the Jeep Wrangler is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 102 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Jeep Wrangler?
The most common MOT fault is “Side repeaters: not working”, found in 2.7% of tests. It fails on lights and electrics and brakes more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Jeep Wrangler do?
Official economy for the Jeep Wrangler ranges from 18.8 to 39.8mpg across the 106 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2006–2025). A typical petrol version manages 26.4mpg and a typical diesel 31.7mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Jeep Wrangler?
Any Jeep Wrangler first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Jeep Wrangler registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £410 to £790 a year.
›How many Jeep Wranglers fail their MOT?
23.7% of Jeep Wranglers aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 9.4% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Jeep Wrangler combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.