Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired.
2025 Jeep Gladiator: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2025 Jeep Gladiator gets 19 miles per gallon combined.
How the Gladiator ranks in its class
In the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2025, the Gladiator ranks 9th (tied with 3 others) of 12 for combined mileage (19 mpg), 7th (tied with 3 others) of 12 for yearly fuel cost ($3,300 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 9th of 12 for tailpipe CO2 (466 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 21 mpg, costs $3,200 a year and puts out 428.5 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 211 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Gladiator's best version, 8 other models get the same and 30 get less. The 2025 Gladiator's cheapest version costs $3,300 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 175 cost less, 3 the same and 63 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 8 to 9 of 12)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2025 Toyota Tundra | 2025 Tundra 4WD (Hybrid) #3 | 20 | $3,100 | 439 |
| 9 | 2025 Chevrolet Colorado | 2025 Colorado 4WD | 19 | $3,300 | 487 |
| 9 | 2025 GMC Canyon | 2025 Canyon 4WD | 19 | $3,300 | 487 |
| 9 | 2025 Jeep GladiatorThis car | 2025 Gladiator 4WD | 19 | $3,300 | 466 |
| 9 | 2025 Nissan Frontier | 2025 Frontier 4WD | 19 | $3,300 | 470 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2025 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
$3,158 a year
2025 Gladiator 4WD, 6-cyl 3.6 L: 17 mpg city, 22 highway, 19 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Gladiator version is $3,300 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
19miles per gallon, combined
$0.21fuel cost per mile
789gallons a year
$15,789fuel cost over 5 years
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
2025 Jeep Gladiator 4WD
19
mpg combined$3,158
fuel a year2025 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD
20
mpg combined$3,000
fuel a yearThe Colorado costs $158 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Colorado costs $790 less to fuel than the Gladiator (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2025 Chevrolet Colorado
- 2025 GMC Canyon
- 2025 Nissan Frontier
The Gladiator against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Gladiator (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Gladiator | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Colorado | 2025 Colorado 4WD | 19 mpg | $3,300 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2025 GMC Canyon | 2025 Canyon 4WD | 19 mpg | $3,300 | same figure | same | - |
| 2025 Nissan Frontier | 2025 Frontier 4WD | 19 mpg | $3,300 | same figure | same | Compare |
Every version of the 2025 Jeep Gladiator
EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Gladiator 4WD | 6-cyl 3.6 L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-wheel | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,300 | 466 | cheapest |
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Gladiator 4WD puts out 466 grams per mile.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Gladiator 4WD: fuel economy score 4, greenhouse gas score 4.
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Gladiator gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24 mpg | 4 | 5 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2022 | 24 mpg | 4 | 5 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2023 | 24 mpg | 4 | 5 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2024 | 19 mpg | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 19 mpg | 1 | this page | |
| 2026 | 19 mpg | 1 | same as 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 2 versions were tested then and 1 now; the best figure went from 19 to 19 mpg (no change).
The 2026 model has 1 tested version.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Gladiator 4WD, 6-cyl 3.6 L | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | no change |
1 2024 version has no match in 2025.
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2025
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD | not rated | 4 of 5 | not rated | 3 of 5 |
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 18 complaints, 1 recall, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2025
18 complaints for the 2025 Jeep Gladiator are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
2 of the 18 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 1 mentions an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
1 recall is on file for the 2025 Jeep Gladiator at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
More Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD for 2025
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Gladiator itself is at 19 mpg.
Other Jeep models of 2025
More Jeep models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2025 Jeep Gladiator gets the best mileage?
The 2025 Gladiator 4WD with 19 mpg combined (17 city, 22 highway).
How much does a 2025 Jeep Gladiator cost to fuel for a year?
The 2025 Jeep Gladiator costs between $3,300 and $3,300 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2025 Jeep Gladiator rank among 2025 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD models?
The 2025 Jeep Gladiator is 9th of 12 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado at 24 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 21 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 GMC Canyon at 19 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 Nissan Frontier at 19 mpg.
Did the Gladiator change from 2024 to 2025?
The 2024 model had 2 tested versions and the 2025 model has 1. The best figure went from 19 to 19 mpg (no change).
How did the 2025 Jeep Gladiator do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Jeep Gladiator PU/CC 4WD: front 4, rollover 3.
Do owners complain about the 2025 Jeep Gladiator?
18 complaints for the 2025 Jeep Gladiator are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (4 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2025 Jeep Gladiator have recalls?
The agency's database lists 1 recall for the 2025 Jeep Gladiator (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2025 Jeep Gladiator: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Jeep Gladiator: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Jeep Gladiator: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Jeep Gladiator: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Jeep Gladiator: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.