2011 Ford Escape vs 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Ford Escape | 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,316 | 1,639 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 197 |
| Investigations | 4 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 53 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 61 |
| NCAP overall rating | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–32 | 15–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,011 mi | 64,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 116 | 779 |
| Engine | 248 | 343 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 253 | 247 |
| Steering | 409 | 86 |
| Power Train | 268 | 90 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 322 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 245 | 37 |
| Structure | 43 | 43 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 170 | 56 |
| Stalling | 151 | 412 |
| Check engine light | 83 | 55 |
| Steering problems | 77 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 65 | 27 |
| Vibration / shaking | 49 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 29 | 23 |
| Shifting problems | 10 | 0 |
2011 Ford Escape
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.