2011 Cadillac Escalade vs 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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 | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 49 | 1,639 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,566 | 195 |
| Investigations | 1 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 53 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 61 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–21 | 15–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 64,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 779 |
| Engine | 0 | 343 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 322 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 247 |
| Air Bags | 34 | 60 |
| Power Train | 2 | 90 |
| Steering | 0 | 86 |
| Structure | 3 | 43 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 412 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 121 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 56 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 55 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 32 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 27 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 23 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 20 |
2011 Cadillac Escalade
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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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.