2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350
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 | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,280 | 99 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 87 | 72 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 47 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 12–17 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Mercedes-Benz R350 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 753 | 14 |
| Power Train | 173 | 13 |
| Engine | 124 | 17 |
| Structure | 119 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 64 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 53 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 60 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 56 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 214 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 63 | 19 |
| Loss of power | 58 | 5 |
| Airbag warning light | 29 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 27 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 19 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2006 Mercedes-Benz R350
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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.