2003 Ford Escape vs 2003 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 | 2003 Ford Escape | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 558 | 762 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 72 | 88 |
| Investigations | 8 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 48 |
| Fire reports | 27 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–22 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,375 mi | 71,693 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 60 | 256 |
| Visibility | 5 | 167 |
| Structure | 121 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 90 | 32 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 41 | 64 |
| Suspension | 90 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 55 |
| Power Train | 55 | 35 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 120 | 0 |
| Stalling | 83 | 34 |
| Airbag warning light | 32 | 38 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 10 |
| Steering problems | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 34 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 5 |
2003 Ford Escape
2003 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.