2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2012 Nissan Murano
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,638 | 134 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 256 | 129 |
| Investigations | 7 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 104 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–19 | 20 |
| Median reported mileage | 66,450 mi | 65,548 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 834 | 13 |
| Engine | 284 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 277 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 215 | 3 |
| Power Train | 101 | 30 |
| Steering | 99 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 43 | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 324 | 9 |
| Won’t start | 88 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 73 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 49 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 28 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 27 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 20 | 0 |
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.