2003 Hyundai Santa FE vs 2003 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 | 2003 Hyundai Santa FE | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 308 | 762 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 88 | 88 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 48 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–20 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 83,750 mi | 71,693 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 42 | 256 |
| Visibility | 17 | 167 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 64 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 55 |
| Power Train | 35 | 35 |
| Suspension | 56 | 13 |
| Seats | 1 | 65 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 42 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 47 | 0 |
| Stalling | 32 | 34 |
| Airbag warning light | 20 | 38 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 34 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 10 |
| Shifting problems | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 0 |
2003 Hyundai Santa FE
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.