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Jeep Wrangler/TJ MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
4 model years · 2003–2006
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Jeep Wrangler/TJ fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Jeep Wrangler/TJ for 4 model years, 2003 to 2006. Across those years its combined rating runs 14–17 MPG. The latest model year, 2006, has 3 configurations rated 14–17 MPG combined and costing $3,840–$4,670 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2003 is the 2006 Wrangler/TJ 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD, at 17 MPG.
Jeep Wrangler/TJ MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-2006 (TJ) Generation page | ||
| 2006 | 14–17 | $3,840–$4,670 |
| 2005 | 14–17 | $3,840–$4,670 |
| 2004 | 16–17 | $3,840–$4,080 |
| 2003 | 16–17 | $3,840–$4,080 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Jeep Wrangler/TJ generations
1 generations between 2003 and 2006. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2006 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Jeep Wrangler/TJ's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Jeep Wrangler/TJ run 14–17 MPG across model years 2003 to 2006. The latest year, 2006, is rated 14–17 MPG.
Which Jeep Wrangler/TJ model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2006 Jeep Wrangler/TJ Wrangler/TJ 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD has the highest combined rating since 2003, at 17 MPG.
How much does a Jeep Wrangler/TJ cost to fuel per year?
For MY2006, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,840–$4,670 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,840.
Has the Jeep Wrangler/TJ's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 17 MPG in both 2003 and 2006.
Which Jeep Wrangler/TJ model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2006. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.