Chevrolet Traverse vs Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
This page compares the Chevrolet Traverse and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited across the 9 model years both appear in our data (2012–2020). Both are classed as SUV on this site. On its most efficient configuration the Chevrolet Traverse averages about 24 mpg (UK) against 23 mpg for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. NHTSA lists fewer recall campaigns per model year for the Chevrolet Traverse (4.7 against 7.7), though campaign counts depend on how long each model has been on sale and how many variants share a campaign.
Head-to-Head: 2012–2020
| Measure | Chevrolet Traverse | Jeep Wrangler Unlimited |
|---|---|---|
| Average best-configuration economy (mpg, UK) | 24 | 23 |
| Average CO₂ (g/km) | 283 | 301 |
| Average estimated annual fuel cost (US EPA) | $3,589 | $3,678 |
| Average recall campaigns per model year | 4.7 | 7.7 |
| Average owner complaints per model year | 348 | 729 |
| Engine options across these years | 2 | 3 |
Year by Year
| Year | Chevrolet Traverse MPG (UK) | NHTSA | Recalls | Complaints | Jeep Wrangler Unlimited MPG (UK) | NHTSA | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 23 | 5★ | 5 | 354 | 22 | — | 10 | 833 |
| 2013 | 23 | 5★ | 4 | 162 | 22 | — | 7 | 654 |
| 2014 | 23 | 5★ | 7 | 547 | 22 | — | 4 | 654 |
| 2015 | 23 | 5★ | 5 | 313 | 22 | — | 3 | 474 |
| 2016 | 22 | 5★ | 5 | 292 | 22 | — | 5 | 460 |
| 2017 | 22 | 5★ | 3 | 361 | 22 | — | 5 | 310 |
| 2018 | 26 | 5★ | 2 | 462 | 22 | — | 14 | 1,824 |
| 2019 | 26 | 5★ | 3 | 408 | 24 | — | 9 | 742 |
| 2020 | 25 | 5★ | 8 | 230 | 30 | — | 12 | 611 |
MPG is each model year's most efficient configuration (US EPA, converted to UK mpg). Recalls and complaints are NHTSA counts as of 6 October 2026; complaints are unverified owner reports and rise with sales volume. See each model's full history: Chevrolet Traverse · Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the Chevrolet Traverse or the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?
On its most efficient configuration the Chevrolet Traverse averages about 24 mpg (UK) against 23 mpg for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Figures are the US EPA combined result converted to UK mpg, averaged over the shared model years; individual engines and years differ, so check the year pages for the exact car.
Which has more recalls and owner complaints?
Per model year, the Chevrolet Traverse averages 4.7 recall campaigns and 348 owner complaints; the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited averages 7.7 and 729. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports and rise with sales volume, so use them as a pointer for what to inspect, not as a reliability ranking.
Where do these comparison figures come from?
Fuel economy, CO₂ and interior volume come from the US EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; ratings, recalls and complaints come from NHTSA. Only model years where both cars have data are compared.
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