1994 Ford Explorer vs 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1994 Ford Explorer | 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,207 | 588 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 86 | 61 |
| Investigations | 8 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 109 | 118 |
| Fire reports | 83 | 34 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–18 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 99,999 mi | 146,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 238 | 123 |
| Tires | 331 | 14 |
| Power Train | 86 | 118 |
| Structure | 158 | 30 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 74 | 75 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 51 | 68 |
| Electrical System | 75 | 38 |
| Suspension | 65 | 28 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 79 | 25 |
| Stalling | 41 | 42 |
| Brake problems | 39 | 14 |
| Rust / corrosion | 20 | 14 |
| Electrical failures | 15 | 7 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
1994 Ford Explorer
1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.