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Jeep Wrangler/TJ MPG by year

The EPA has rated 4 model years of the Jeep Wrangler/TJ, from 2003 to 2006. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2006, at 17 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 2006 model is about as efficient as the median SUV (17 MPG).

Most efficient year200617 MPG combined
Latest (2006)17 MPG$2,735/yr to fuel
First rated (2003)17 MPG$2,735/yr at today's prices
Model years rated414 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Wrangler/TJ, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Wrangler/TJ model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2006 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 14
16 / 19 17 — 3 $2,735
2005 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 14
16 / 19 17 — 3 $2,735
2004 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 16
16 / 19 17 — 4 $2,735
2003 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 16
16 / 18 17 — 4 $2,735

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare Wrangler/TJ model years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Jeep Wrangler/TJ year has the best fuel economy?

The 2003 Jeep Wrangler/TJ, rated up to 17 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,735 a year.

What is the fuel economy of the latest Jeep Wrangler/TJ?

The 2006 Jeep Wrangler/TJ is rated up to 17 MPG combined.

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