2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2008 Subaru Outback
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 | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2008 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 733 | 226 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 198 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 12–20 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 472 | 34 |
| Air Bags | 40 | 104 |
| Engine | 107 | 14 |
| Power Train | 77 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 30 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 39 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 158 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 61 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 26 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 22 | 50 |
| Check engine light | 21 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 12 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 20 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2008 Subaru Outback
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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.