2002 Ford Expedition vs 2002 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 | 2002 Ford Expedition | 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 340 | 1,476 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 102 | 98 |
| Investigations | 2 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 75 |
| Fire reports | 69 | 20 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–16 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,400 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 486 |
| Visibility | 3 | 323 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 95 | 146 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 153 |
| Electrical System | 46 | 85 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 58 | 38 |
| Seats | 1 | 91 |
| Power Train | 18 | 58 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 22 | 45 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 79 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 117 |
| Overheating | 0 | 49 |
2002 Ford Expedition
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.