1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 1994 Nissan Pathfinder
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1994 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 588 | 91 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 61 | 33 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 118 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 34 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 146,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 123 | 5 |
| Power Train | 118 | 10 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 75 | 35 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 68 | 7 |
| Structure | 30 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 37 | 2 |
| Steering | 38 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 42 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 25 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 14 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 14 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1994 Nissan Pathfinder
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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.