1997 Ford Windstar vs 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Ford Windstar | 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 192 | 991 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 176 | 105 |
| Investigations | 6 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 112 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 17 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 88,890 mi | 118,811 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Windstar | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 43 | 254 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 | 163 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 150 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 38 | 81 |
| Fuel System, Other | 0 | 117 |
| Suspension | 38 | 43 |
| Structure | 8 | 61 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 56 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 97 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 36 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 19 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 17 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 13 |
1997 Ford Windstar
1997 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.