2005 Honda Element vs 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 9, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Honda Element | 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 158 | 2,051 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 71 | 117 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 82 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 24 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 14–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,259 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Element | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 927 |
| Structure | 8 | 405 |
| Power Train | 9 | 253 |
| Air Bags | 75 | 95 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 0 | 163 |
| Engine | 4 | 134 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 88 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 78 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 282 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 45 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 58 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 56 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 54 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 51 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 35 |
2005 Honda Element
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.