2026 Jeep Recon: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2026 Jeep Recon is rated 71 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2026 Recon MOAB 4WD at 71 MPGe with a range of 222 miles.
How the Recon ranks in its class
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, the Recon ranks 23rd of 23 for combined mileage (71 MPGe) and 23rd of 23 for yearly fuel cost ($1,050 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 103 MPGe and costs $750 a year.
Nearest models in the class (places 19 to 23 of 23)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | MPGe | Fuel a year, cheapest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 2026 Volvo EX40 | 2026 EX40 Twin | 94 | $800 |
| 21 | 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ | 2026 LYRIQ PAWD | 89 | $850 |
| 22 | 2026 Maserati Grecale | 2026 Grecale Folgore (19 inch wheels) | 81 | $950 |
| 23 | 2026 Jeep ReconThis car | 2026 Recon MOAB 4WD | 71 | $1,050 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Recon MOAB 4WD, Electric: 80 MPGe city, 62 highway, 71 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Recon version is $1,050 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The LYRIQ costs $244 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the LYRIQ costs $1,220 less to fuel than the Recon (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ
- 2026 Volvo EX40
- 2026 Nissan ARIYA
The Recon against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Recon (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Recon | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ | 2026 LYRIQ PAWD | 89 MPGe | $850 | 18 higher | $200 less a year | - |
| 2026 Volvo EX40 | 2026 EX40 Twin | 94 MPGe | $800 | 23 higher | $250 less a year | - |
| 2026 Nissan ARIYA | 2026 ARIYA e-4ORCE 63kWh | 95 MPGe | $800 | 24 higher | $250 less a year | Compare |
Every version of the 2026 Jeep Recon
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Range mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Recon MOAB 4WDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 80 | 62 | 71 MPGe | $1,050 | - | 222 | cheapest |
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Recon MOAB 4WD puts out 0 grams per mile (electric: nothing leaves the tailpipe).
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Recon MOAB 4WD: fuel economy score 9, greenhouse gas score 10.
Electric range and charging
Cost per 100 miles uses electricity at $0.15 per kWh (as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA). Plug-in hybrid range counts gasoline too.
| Version | Range mi | Charge at 240 V | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Cost per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Recon MOAB 4WDElectric | 222 | 9.4 h | 71 | 47.6 | $7.14 |
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Recon electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026This page | 71 MPGe | 1 | this page |
No 2025 Jeep Recon is in the agency's file, so there is no earlier year to compare with.
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2026
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Jeep Recon (as RECON). The U.S. safety agency's ratings list returned no star ratings for the 2026 Jeep Recon on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested, so this means "not rated by NHTSA", not a good or a bad result.
Owner complaints, 2026
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Jeep Recon (as RECON). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no complaints for the 2026 Jeep Recon on 2026-11-14.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Jeep Recon (as RECON). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Jeep Recon on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD for 2026
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Recon itself is at 71 MPGe.
Other Jeep models of 2026
More Jeep models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2026 Jeep Recon gets the best mileage?
The 2026 Recon MOAB 4WD with 71 MPGe combined (80 city, 62 highway).
How much does a 2026 Jeep Recon cost to fuel for a year?
The 2026 Jeep Recon costs between $1,050 and $1,050 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2026 Jeep Recon rank among 2026 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD models?
The 2026 Jeep Recon is 23rd of 23 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Tesla Model Y at 127 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Maserati Grecale at 81 MPGe.
How far can the electric Recon go on a full charge?
2026 Recon MOAB 4WD: 222 miles, by the agency's tests.
How long does the 2026 Jeep Recon take to charge, and what does it cost?
The 2026 Recon MOAB 4WD takes 9.4 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 47.6 kWh per 100 miles, about $7.14 per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh.
How did the 2026 Jeep Recon do in crash tests?
No star ratings were returned for the 2026 Jeep Recon on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested.
Do owners complain about the 2026 Jeep Recon?
No complaints were returned for the 2026 Jeep Recon on 2026-11-14.
Does the 2026 Jeep Recon have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Jeep Recon on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2026 Jeep Recon: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14 (no stars returned); complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Jeep Recon: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Jeep Recon: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Jeep Recon: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Jeep Recon: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.