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2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls

The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer gets 18 to 19 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 Grand Wagoneer 2WD at 19 mpg.

How the Grand Wagoneer ranks in its class

In the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2026, the Grand Wagoneer ranks 19th (tied with 1 other) of 23 for combined mileage (19 mpg), 15th (tied with 1 other) of 23 for yearly fuel cost ($3,300 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 19th of 23 for tailpipe CO2 (456 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 22 mpg, costs $3,100 a year and puts out 404 grams per mile.

Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 191 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Grand Wagoneer's best version, 9 other models get the same and 34 get less. The 2026 Grand Wagoneer's cheapest version costs $3,300 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 154 cost less, 2 the same and 69 more.

Nearest models in the class (places 17 to 23 of 23)

Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. 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.

PlaceModelBest versionmpgFuel a year, cheapest versionCO2 g/mi, lowest version
172026 Lincoln Aviator2026 Aviator RWD21$2,950423
182026 Dodge Durango2026 Durango RWD20$3,100434
192026 Ford Expedition2026 Expedition 2WD19$3,300474
192026 Jeep Grand WagoneerThis car2026 Grand Wagoneer 2WD19$3,300456
212026 Infiniti QX802026 QX80 2WD18$4,300504
212026 Nissan Armada2026 Armada 2WD18$4,300506
232026 Cadillac Escalade2026 Escalade 2WD17$4,550537

Your fuel cost

Pick a 2026 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

2026 Grand Wagoneer 2WD, 6-cyl 3.0 L: 17 mpg city, 24 highway, 19 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Grand Wagoneer 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 Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2026, 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.

2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 2WD
19
mpg combined
$3,158
fuel a year
2026 Ford Expedition 2WD
19
mpg combined
$3,158
fuel a year

Both cost the same to fuel.

Over 5 years both cost the same to fuel at these miles and these prices.

The Grand Wagoneer against its nearest rivals

Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.

Rival in 2026Best versionCombinedFuel a year, agency (15,000 miles)Against the Grand Wagoneer (mileage)Agency yearly fuel cost against the Grand WagoneerSide by side
2026 Ford Expedition2026 Expedition 2WD19 mpg$3,300same figuresameCompare
2026 Dodge Durango2026 Durango RWD20 mpg$3,1001 higher$200 less a year-
2026 Infiniti QX802026 QX80 2WD18 mpg$4,3001 lower$1,000 more a year-

Every version of the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.

VersionEngineGearboxDriveCityHighwayCombinedFuel a yearCO2 g/miFuel vs cheapest
2026 Grand Wagoneer 2WD6-cyl 3.0 LAutomatic 8-spdRear-wheel172419$3,300456cheapest
2026 Grand Wagoneer 4WD6-cyl 3.0 LAutomatic 8-spdAll-wheel172319$3,300471cheapest
2026 Grand Wagoneer L 2WD6-cyl 3.0 LAutomatic 8-spdRear-wheel172419$3,300456cheapest
2026 Grand Wagoneer L 4WD6-cyl 3.0 LAutomatic 8-spdAll-wheel162218$3,450491+$150

Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2026 version pay back?

Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Grand Wagoneer; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.

Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.

Emissions

Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Grand Wagoneer 2WD puts out 456 grams per mile; across the 4 tested versions the figure runs from 456 to 491.

EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Grand Wagoneer 2WD: fuel economy score 4 (3 to 4 across versions), greenhouse gas score 4 (3 to 4 across versions).

Mileage by model year

Best combined figure of the Grand Wagoneer gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.

Model yearBest gas versionVersions testedAgainst 2026
202217 mpg
42 mpg lower than 2026
202317 mpg
32 mpg lower than 2026
202417 mpg
32 mpg lower than 2026
202517 mpg
22 mpg lower than 2026
2026This page19 mpg
4this page

Compared with the 2025 model: 2 versions were tested then and 4 now; the best figure went from 17 to 19 mpg (up 2).

Version in 202620262025Change
2026 Grand Wagoneer 2WD, 6-cyl 3.0 L19 mpgno like-for-like version in 2025no match
2026 Grand Wagoneer 4WD, 6-cyl 3.0 L19 mpg17 mpg+2 mpg
2026 Grand Wagoneer L 2WD, 6-cyl 3.0 L19 mpgno like-for-like version in 2025no match
2026 Grand Wagoneer L 4WD, 6-cyl 3.0 L18 mpg17 mpg+1 mpg

Safety record

Crash-test ratings, 2026

Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.

VehicleOverallFrontSideRollover
2026 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER SUV N/A 4WD4 of 55 of 55 of 53 of 5
2026 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER L SUV N/A 4WD4 of 55 of 55 of 53 of 5

The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.

The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 4 complaints, 5 recalls, 0 investigations.

Includes agency records filed under: GRAND WAGONEER, GRAND WAGONEER L, GRAND WAGONEER L REV (PHEV). GRAND WAGONEER L REV (PHEV) is a different vehicle line than the EPA versions on this page cover, so the list can include those variants.

Owner complaints, 2026

5 complaints for the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 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 reportsReports
Electrical System2
Service Brakes2
Air Bags1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Power Train1

1 of the 5 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 2 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.

Includes agency records filed under: GRAND WAGONEER, GRAND WAGONEER L, GRAND WAGONEER L REV (PHEV). GRAND WAGONEER L REV (PHEV) is a different vehicle line than the EPA versions on this page cover, so the list can include those variants.

Safety recalls

5 recalls are on file for the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.

Includes agency records filed under: GRAND WAGONEER, GRAND WAGONEER L, GRAND WAGONEER L REV (PHEV). GRAND WAGONEER L REV (PHEV) is a different vehicle line than the EPA versions on this page cover, so the list can include those variants.

Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars

Reported 10 Sep 2026, campaign 26V584000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2023-2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, and 2023-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L vehicles.

Fix: Dealers will replace the roof rack crossbar pivot bolts, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026.

Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Reported 1 Sep 2026, campaign 26V559000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, 2025-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.

Fix: Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 17, 2026.

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

Reported 13 Aug 2026, campaign 26V531000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler ...

Fix: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)

Reported 30 Jun 2026, campaign 26V414000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer L vehicles. The brake system control module software may cause a loss of electronic stability control and a loss of electronic brake assist.

Fix: Dealers will update the brake system control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 30, 2026.

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

Reported 21 May 2026, campaign 26V326000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer L vehicles. The front camera wiring harness may not be connected properly, which can cause the rearview camera image not to display.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and reconnect the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.

More Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD for 2026

Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Grand Wagoneer itself is at 19 mpg.

Other Jeep models of 2026

More Jeep models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.

Common questions

Which 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer gets the best mileage?

The 2026 Grand Wagoneer 2WD with 19 mpg combined (17 city, 24 highway).

How much does a 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer cost to fuel for a year?

The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer costs between $3,300 and $3,450 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Grand Wagoneer 2WD at $3,300; the dearest is the 2026 Grand Wagoneer L 4WD at $3,450. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.

What mileage does the all-wheel-drive Grand Wagoneer get?

2026 Grand Wagoneer 4WD: 19 mpg combined (17 city, 23 highway); 2026 Grand Wagoneer L 4WD: 18 mpg combined (16 city, 22 highway).

How does the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer rank among 2026 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD models?

The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is 19th of 23 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander at 36 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 22 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Ford Expedition at 19 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Infiniti QX80 at 18 mpg.

Did the Grand Wagoneer change from 2025 to 2026?

The 2025 model had 2 tested versions and the 2026 model has 4. The best figure went from 17 to 19 mpg (up 2).

How did the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer do in crash tests?

In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER SUV N/A 4WD: overall 4 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 3; 2026 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER L SUV N/A 4WD: overall 4 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 3. The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.

Do owners complain about the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer?

5 complaints for the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (2 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.

Does the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer have recalls?

The agency's database lists 5 recalls for the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.

How fresh these numbers are

For the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: 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 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: 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.