1997 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee | 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 390 | 991 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 87 | 105 |
| Investigations | 2 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 44 | 112 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 17 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–20 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 104,040 mi | 118,811 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Cherokee | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 47 | 254 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 85 | 150 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 62 | 163 |
| Fuel System, Other | 52 | 117 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 45 | 81 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 56 |
| Structure | 7 | 61 |
| Air Bags | 28 | 36 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 97 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 17 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 36 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 19 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 18 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 14 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 6 |
1997 Jeep 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.