2012 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 296 | 1,638 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,584 | 256 |
| Investigations | 2 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 104 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 15–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 66,450 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Acadia | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 41 | 834 |
| Engine | 35 | 284 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 277 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 | 215 |
| Steering | 46 | 99 |
| Power Train | 43 | 101 |
| Air Bags | 33 | 43 |
| Structure | 42 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 22 |
| Check engine light | 17 | 73 |
| Stalling | 13 | 324 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 28 |
| Steering problems | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 49 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 88 |
2012 GMC Acadia
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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.