2026 Jeep Wagoneer: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2026 Jeep Wagoneer is rated 86 to 93 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2026 Wagoneer S AWD (Falken tire) at 93 MPGe with a range of 294 miles.
How the Wagoneer ranks in its class
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, the Wagoneer ranks 9th of 19 for combined mileage (93 MPGe) and 5th (tied with 4 others) of 19 for yearly fuel cost ($800 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 90 MPGe and costs $850 a year.
Nearest models in the class (places 5 to 12 of 19)
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.
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.
$815 a year
2026 Wagoneer S AWD (Falken tire), Electric: 100 MPGe city, 85 highway, 93 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Wagoneer version is $800 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
93 MPGeMPGe, combined
$0.05fuel cost per mile
5,436kWh a year
$4,077fuel cost over 5 years
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 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 Wagoneer S AWD (Falken tire)
93
MPGe combined
$815
fuel a year
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels)
97
MPGe combined
$782
fuel a year
The 3 costs $34 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the 3 costs $170 less to fuel than the Wagoneer (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
2026 Polestar 3
2026 Acura ZDX
2026 Audi Q4 e-tron
The Wagoneer against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
Rival in 2026
Best version
Combined
Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles)
Against the Wagoneer (mileage)
Agency yearly fuel cost against the Wagoneer
Side by side
2026 Polestar 3
2026 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels)
90 MPGe
$850
3 lower
$50 more a year
-
2026 Acura ZDX
2026 ZDX AWD
89 MPGe
$850
4 lower
$50 more a year
-
2026 Audi Q4 e-tron
2026 Q4 55 e-tron quattro
97 MPGe
$800
4 higher
same
-
Every version of the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer
EPA test figures for 2026; 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
Range mi
Fuel vs cheapest
2026 Wagoneer S AWD (Falken tire)Electric
Electric
Automatic (A1)
All-wheel
100
85
93 MPGe
$800
-
294
cheapest
2026 Wagoneer S AWD (Pirelli tire)Electric
Electric
Automatic (A1)
All-wheel
90
82
86 MPGe
$900
-
268
+$100
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2026 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 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 Wagoneer S AWD (Falken tire) puts out 0 grams per mile, the same for all 2 tested versions (electric: nothing leaves the tailpipe).
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Wagoneer S AWD (Falken tire): fuel economy score 9, greenhouse gas score 10.
Electric range and charging
Cost per 100 miles uses electricity at $0.15 per kWh (as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA). Plug-in hybrid range counts gasoline too.
Version
Range mi
Charge at 240 V
MPGe
kWh per 100 mi
Cost per 100 mi
2026 Wagoneer S AWD (Falken tire)Electric
294
10 h
93
36.2
$5.43
2026 Wagoneer S AWD (Pirelli tire)Electric
268
10 h
86
39.1
$5.87
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Wagoneer gas version, hybrid and electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
Compared with the 2025 model: 6 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 20 to 93 MPGe (up 73).
Version in 2026
2026
2025
Change
2026 Wagoneer S AWD (Falken tire), Electric
93 MPGe
93 MPGe
no change
2026 Wagoneer S AWD (Pirelli tire), Electric
86 MPGe
83 MPGe
+3 MPGe
4 2025 versions have no match in 2026.
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2026
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer (as WAGONEER S). The U.S. safety agency's ratings list returned no star ratings for the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested, so this means "not rated by NHTSA", not a good or a bad result.
Owner complaints, 2026
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer (as WAGONEER S). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no complaints for the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer on 2026-11-14.
Safety recalls
2 recalls are on file for the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments
Reported 12 Mar 2026, campaign 26V141000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S vehicles. The liftgate hinge cover may not be properly clipped into position and may detach from the vehicle.
Fix: Dealer will inspect, repair, or replace the hinge cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026.
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Reported 2 Feb 2026, campaign 26V059000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
More Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD for 2026
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Wagoneer itself is at 93 MPGe.
The 2026 Wagoneer S AWD (Falken tire) with 93 MPGe combined (100 city, 85 highway).
How much does a 2026 Jeep Wagoneer cost to fuel for a year?
The 2026 Jeep Wagoneer costs between $800 and $900 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Wagoneer S AWD (Falken tire) at $800; the dearest is the 2026 Wagoneer S AWD (Pirelli tire) at $900. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer rank among 2026 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD models?
The 2026 Jeep Wagoneer is 9th of 19 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Lucid Gravity at 111 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Porsche Cayenne at 96 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2026 Polestar 3 at 90 MPGe.
Did the Wagoneer change from 2025 to 2026?
The 2025 model had 6 tested versions and the 2026 model has 2. The best figure went from 20 to 93 MPGe (up 73).
How far can the electric Wagoneer go on a full charge?
2026 Wagoneer S AWD (Falken tire): 294 miles; 2026 Wagoneer S AWD (Pirelli tire): 268 miles, by the agency's tests.
How long does the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer take to charge, and what does it cost?
The 2026 Wagoneer S AWD (Falken tire) takes 10 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 36.2 kWh per 100 miles, about $5.43 per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh.
How did the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer do in crash tests?
No star ratings were returned for the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested.
Do owners complain about the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer?
No complaints were returned for the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer on 2026-11-14.
Does the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer have recalls?
The agency's database lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14 (no stars returned); 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 Wagoneer: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Jeep 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.