Jeep Wrangler vs Toyota 4RUNNER: reliability compared
From 2006 to 2026, owners filed an average of 615 complaints per model year about the Jeep Wrangler and 82 about the Toyota 4RUNNER.
Side by side
| Jeep Wrangler | Toyota 4RUNNER | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years compared | 2006-2026 | 2006-2026 |
| Owner complaints | 12,911 | 1,724 |
| Complaints per model year | 615 | 82 |
| Recalls | 71 | 38 |
| Years to avoid | 2018 | 2006 |
| Best years | 200920172022 | 201320172021 |
| Most common problem | Steering | Airbags |
| Crash rating | No data | No data |
| Fuel economy | 14-21 mpg combined (2026) | 21-23 mpg combined (2026) |
A car that sells more collects more complaints, so the fairest test is the number of years to avoid, which compares each year with a typical year of the same car.
Complaints per model year
Jeep WranglerToyota 4RUNNER
Problems compared
| Wrangler | 4RUNNER | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3,326 | 125 |
| Electrical | 2,771 | 150 |
| Engine | 2,298 | 100 |
| Fuel system | 1,870 | 78 |
| Transmission | 1,859 | 119 |
| Suspension | 1,335 | 162 |
| Airbags | 1,306 | 389 |
| Body | 393 | 275 |
| Brakes | 936 | 190 |
Questions about the Jeep Wrangler vs Toyota 4RUNNER
Which is more reliable, the Jeep Wrangler or the Toyota 4RUNNER?
Between 2006 and 2026, the Jeep Wrangler has 1 year to avoid and the Toyota 4RUNNER 1. Both are about equally consistent from year to year. By raw volume, the Toyota 4RUNNER drew fewer complaints per model year (82 vs 615), though sales volume affects that number.
Which has more recalls, the Jeep Wrangler or the Toyota 4RUNNER?
From 2006 to 2026, the Jeep Wrangler was covered by 71 recalls and the Toyota 4RUNNER by 38.
What years of the Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4RUNNER should you avoid?
Jeep Wrangler: 2018. Toyota 4RUNNER: 2006.
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