2005 Ford Expedition vs 2005 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 | 2005 Ford Expedition | 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 315 | 2,051 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 67 | 117 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 82 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 24 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14 | 14–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 76 | 927 |
| Structure | 15 | 405 |
| Power Train | 44 | 253 |
| Engine | 57 | 134 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 163 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 66 | 88 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 47 | 78 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 95 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 54 | 282 |
| Loss of power | 24 | 56 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 58 |
| Rust / corrosion | 14 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 35 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 51 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 54 |
2005 Ford Expedition
2005 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.