2004 Ford Expedition vs 2004 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 | 2004 Ford Expedition | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 296 | 1,294 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 91 | 81 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 48 | 110 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–15 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,000 mi | 63,384 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 45 | 325 |
| Visibility | 15 | 202 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 144 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 34 | 142 |
| Seats | 5 | 149 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 77 |
| Steering | 13 | 73 |
| Power Train | 27 | 54 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 73 |
| Vibration / shaking | 20 | 86 |
| Rust / corrosion | 18 | 16 |
| Brake problems | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 6 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 23 |
2004 Ford Expedition
2004 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.