2002 Ford Escape vs 2002 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 | 2002 Ford Escape | 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,027 | 1,476 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 109 | 98 |
| Investigations | 8 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 66 | 75 |
| Fire reports | 104 | 20 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–22 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 87,429 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 79 | 486 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 294 | 146 |
| Visibility | 31 | 323 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 149 | 153 |
| Electrical System | 123 | 85 |
| Power Train | 105 | 58 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 100 | 38 |
| Steering | 70 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 258 | 45 |
| Rust / corrosion | 90 | 18 |
| Airbag warning light | 40 | 117 |
| Loss of power | 31 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 24 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 23 | 11 |
| Brake problems | 23 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 20 | 17 |
2002 Ford Escape
2002 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.