Toyota 4Runner vs. Jeep Wrangler

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Toyota 4Runner

$514
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Jeep Wrangler

$694
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

4
Above Average
The Toyota 4Runner Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 9th out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $514 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
3
1
2
Above Average
The Jeep Wrangler Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 25th out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $694 which means it has average ownership costs. While repairs tend to be more severe than average, the number of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Wrangler.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$514
inexpensive
expensive
$694
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.4
not often
very often
0.25
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
13%
not urgent
urgent
16%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5 (10)
4 (43)
3 (17)
2
(0)
1
(0)
“Best vehicle ever built. Solid and dependable in any weather. Cheap to keep and easy to repair if needed.”
“Best vehicle ever built. Solid and dependable in any weather. Cheap to keep and easy to repair if...”
5 (6)
4 (16)
3 (13)
2 (8)
1 (1)
“What can I say? It's a Jeep and the short wheelbase makes for a stiff ride. I LOVE the torque from the 4.0L HO engine but it eats gas like it's going out of style. Oil leaks everywhere mostly fixed...”
“What can I say? It's a Jeep and the short wheelbase makes for a stiff ride. I LOVE the torque...”