2012 Hyundai Veracruz vs 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Hyundai Veracruz | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 65 | 1,641 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 46 | 258 |
| Investigations | 1 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 104 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 15–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 95,000 mi | 66,450 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Veracruz | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 21 | 836 |
| Engine | 19 | 284 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 277 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 216 |
| Power Train | 1 | 102 |
| Steering | 1 | 99 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 43 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 325 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 73 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 88 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 49 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 28 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 27 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 22 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 20 |
2012 Hyundai Veracruz
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.