Fuel economy details

Jeep Gladiator 2026

EPA fuel-economy estimates for 1 version of this vehicle. Review the published configuration below.

19combined MPG

17 / 22city / highway MPG

$3,550estimated annual fuel cost

How to use these estimates

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Automatic 8-spd

19 combined MPG

Fuel typeRegular Gasoline

Vehicle classStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD

Drive4-Wheel Drive

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Tailpipe CO₂469 g/mi

EPA base modelGladiator

Start-stop systemYes

Efficiency and cost

EPA fuel economy score: 4
EPA greenhouse gas score: 4
Estimated annual petroleum use: 15.7 barrels
Five-year fuel-cost comparison: costs $5,750 more

EPA class benchmark

Compared with 51 EPA records from 2026 in this vehicle class and fuel type.

Efficiency position: At or above 78%
Combined MPG vs median: 1 MPG above the class median.
Annual cost vs median: $150 lower than the class median.

NHTSA safety recalls

Recall information for this model year

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for this 2026 Jeep Gladiator. A VIN is required to confirm whether a specific vehicle is affected.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERACampaign 26V531000

Issue: 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 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…

Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

WHEELSCampaign 26V456000

Issue: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 05D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 23, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall data, last checked October 3, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA before taking action.

Where these numbers come from

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. This page was last updated on October 3, 2026. Learn more about how we use vehicle data.