2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2001 Nissan Xterra
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 | 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2001 Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 883 | 150 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 79 | 75 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 80 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 66,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 244 | 43 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 196 | 7 |
| Seats | 131 | 0 |
| Power Train | 102 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 53 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 17 |
| Steering | 37 | 6 |
| Equipment | 32 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 101 | 0 |
| Stalling | 31 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
| Overheating | 13 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 9 |
| Brake problems | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2001 Nissan Xterra
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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.