2026 Jeep Gladiator vs 2026 Toyota Tacoma

On the public data alone the Tacoma edges it 3–1.

2026 Jeep Gladiator

The 2026 Jeep Gladiator is sold in the U.S. as a gas pickup truck. The most efficient version, the Gladiator 4WD, is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2…

2026 Toyota Tacoma

The 2026 Toyota Tacoma is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas pickup truck with 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tacoma Hybrid 4WD,…

	2026 Jeep Gladiator	2026 Toyota Tacoma
Segment	Pickup truck	Pickup truck
Powertrains	Gas	Hybrid, Gas
Best combined mpg	19	23
Safety Signal	89	100
NHTSA recalls	2	0
Critical recalls	0	0
Owner complaints	3	6
NHTSA overall stars	—	4

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

Gladiator

○minor

Back Over Prevention

78D

844,027 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."RiskA rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixRadio 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.

NHTSA campaign 26V531000reported Aug 13, 2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

▲high

Wheels

05D

641 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (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.RiskLoss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.

NHTSA campaign 26V456000reported Jul 16, 2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Tacoma

No recalls on file.