2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,280 | 84 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 87 | 114 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 47 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 12–17 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 101,453 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Subaru B9 Tribeca |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 753 | 13 |
| Power Train | 173 | 2 |
| Structure | 119 | 27 |
| Engine | 124 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 60 | 18 |
| Exterior Lighting | 64 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 56 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 53 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 214 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 63 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 58 | 0 |
| 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 Subaru B9 Tribeca
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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.