2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2005 Toyota Highlander
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 | 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2005 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,051 | 224 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 117 | 159 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 82 | 35 |
| Fire reports | 24 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–17 | 19–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 57,385 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 927 | 25 |
| Structure | 405 | 8 |
| Power Train | 253 | 51 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 163 | 4 |
| Engine | 134 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 88 | 39 |
| Air Bags | 95 | 9 |
| Steering | 64 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 282 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 58 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 56 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 54 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 51 | 35 |
| Airbag warning light | 45 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 35 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 16 | 0 |
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2005 Toyota Highlander
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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.