2012 Cadillac Escalade vs 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 1,638 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,580 | 256 |
| Investigations | 1 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 104 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–21 | 15–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 66,450 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 834 |
| Engine | 3 | 284 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 277 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 215 |
| Power Train | 1 | 101 |
| Steering | 2 | 99 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 43 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 35 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 324 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 88 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 73 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 49 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 28 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 27 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 22 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 20 |
2012 Cadillac Escalade
2012 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.