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2012 Hyundai Tucson 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.

Metric2012 Hyundai Tucson2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA complaints2541,638
Recall campaigns310
Service bulletins (TSBs)111256
Investigations37
Crash reports1246
Fire reports13104
NCAP overall rating4/5
EPA MPG (combined)21–2515–19
Median reported incident mileage85,000 mi66,450 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai TucsonJeep Grand Cherokee
Electrical System17834
Engine159284
Service Brakes9277
Fuel/propulsion System1215
Power Train26101
Steering699
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2730
Air Bags643

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling41324
Clunking / rattling240
Check engine light1973
Loss of power1549
Vibration / shaking922
Hesitation / surging528
Won’t start088
Brake problems027
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.