2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2006 Subaru Baja
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 | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2006 Subaru Baja |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,280 | 24 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 87 | 114 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 47 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 12–17 | 18–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Subaru Baja |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 753 | 0 |
| Power Train | 173 | 2 |
| Engine | 124 | 4 |
| Structure | 119 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 64 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 60 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 56 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 53 | 4 |
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 Baja
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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.